Rucker Defeats Doyle in West Virginia State Senate Race; Berkeley Results Pending
Rucker takes lead over Doyle in State Senate race; awaiting Berkeley numbers
The Journal | Tuesday, November 5, 2024
In a close race for the West Virginia State Senate seat, Republican Patricia Rucker defeated Democratic challenger John Doyle in Jefferson County, securing 16,142 votes to Doyle's 12,142, as reported by The Journal. The final count awaits results from Berkeley County, which had not yet posted precinct totals. Rucker, who has held the seat for eight years, and Doyle engaged in a civil campaign with shared views on many issues but diverged on topics such as abortion, school choice, and budget management. Rucker emphasized the need for efficient government, while Doyle warned of an impending end to budget surpluses.