Key Election Concerns: Polarization, School Funding, and Property Costs in Eastern Panhandle Voters
Polarization, Property Costs, School Funding Are Key Concerns For Eastern Panhandle Voters
West Virginia Public Broadcasting | Friday, November 1, 2024
By Jack Walker
In the days leading up to the Nov. 5 general election, early voting in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia has seen significant participation, with over 33,000 ballots cast in Berkeley, Jefferson, and Morgan counties, as reported by West Virginia Public Broadcasting. Voters express varied concerns including political polarization, women's rights, local school funding, and high property costs. While Democratic voters emphasize the preservation of democracy and accountability, Republicans like Frank DeStefano feel alienated by the Democratic narrative. Local issues such as rising property taxes and a lack of accountability in school funding are critical to the voting decisions of many residents, reflecting a state deeply engaged in both national and local political discourse as Election Day approaches.
