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WV Elections 2020-Primary Candidate Interviews

General Election Interviews

June 9th, 2020 is Primary Election Day in West Virginia. June 9th is the only election day for Supreme Court Justices, Magistrates and Board of Education Members.We contacted candidates in all contested races listed. If names are not listed, they did not respond to multiple requests for an interview.

WV Supreme Court of Appeals

Division 2

Kris Raynes

Joanna Tabit-Declined Interview

Bill Wooten-Elected

Division 3

WV Commissioner of Agriculture

William Keplinger-Democrat

Dave Miller-Democrat

Roy Ramey-Republican

WV Governor

Michael Folk-Republican

Brooke Lunsford-Republican

Jody Murphy-Democrat

Charles Robert Sheedy SR.-Republican

Doug Six-Republican

Jefferson County WV Board of Education

Donna Joy-Elected

WV US Senate

Richard Ojeda-Democrat

Richie Robb-Democrat

Allen Whitt-Republican

County Commissioner-Jefferson County WV

Tricia Jackson-Republican-Harpers Ferry District

Sheriff-Jefferson County WV

Tom Hansen-Republican

Steve Harris-Republican

The Richard Urban Show

The Richard Urban Show

Interview with Nate Cain-Republican Candidate for the US House of Representatives-WV 2nd Congressional District

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Interview with Nate Cain-Republican Candidate for the US House of Representatives-WV 2nd Congressional District

May 8, 2024 • 40:54

Watch the Podcast Summary Call from God to RunNate discussed his background, including serving in the military for approximately 20 years and then working in cyber security. He became an FBI whistle blower regarding Hillary Clinton’s pay to play schemes. His home was raided by the FBI after he came…
Mike Allers Jr.-Candidate for the House of Delegates-WV 99th Delegate District

May 6, 2024 • 29:55

Watch the Podcast Summary Improving West Virginia’s Education SystemRichard and Michael discussed the key issues facing West Virginia, with Michael highlighting the importance of education in addressing these problems. Michael, an educator and conservative commentator, expressed his commitment to overhauling the state’s education system, particularly in Jefferson County. He criticized…
James Southern-Candidate for Board of Education-Jefferson County-West Virginia

May 6, 2024 • 38:17

Watch the podcast Summary Central Office Staff Salaries and Education Issues Richard and James discussed the issue of Central Office staff and their salaries. James, a candidate for the Jefferson County Board of Education, expressed concerns about the high cost of salaries at the Central Office, which he believes is…
Interview with Doug Skaff-Republican Candidate for Secretary of State-West Virginia

May 6, 2024 • 28:54

Watch the podcast Summary Secretary of State Candidate Doug Skaff Addresses Voting Issues and Solutions Doug, a lifelong West Virginian and candidate for Secretary of State, discussed the recent issues with mail-in voting in some states and the potential for fraud. He shared his experience as a legislator and…
Interview with Daniel Lutz-Candidate for Supervisor-Eastern Panhandle Conservation District

May 6, 2024 • 32:16

Listen to the podcast Summary Discussing Danny’s Candidacy and BackgroundRichard and Danny had an introductory discussion about Danny’s candidacy for a third term as a nonpartisan Conservation District Supervisor in Jefferson County and for the Eastern Panhandle Conservation District. They discussed the importance of informing the public about Danny’s background…
Interview with Michael Mood-Republican Candidate for County Commissioner-Middleway District

May 5, 2024 • 27:13

Watch the podcast Summary Mike’s Candidacy for Middleway Commission SeatRichard and Mike discussed Mike’s candidacy for the Middleway District County Commission seat in Jefferson County. Mike shared his background, including his 28-year residency in the county, his family life, and his experience in running a business. He expressed his desire…
Interview with Barbara Fuller-Republican Candidate for the House Of Delegates-WV 98th Delegate District

May 5, 2024 • 35:49

Watch the podcast Summary Introducing Barbara Buller, Pro-Life Delegate Candidate Richard introduced Barbara Buller, a pro-life, constitutional conservative candidate running for delegate in District 98, following the vacancy left by Delegate Espinosa’s run for the West Virginia Senate. Barbara shared her personal journey from the Board of Education to the…
Interview with Zachary Shrewsbury-Democratic Candidate for US Senator-West Virginia

May 5, 2024 • 25:58

Watch the podcast Summary Public Awareness, Reproductive Rights, and Vaccination Zach stated his support for reproductive rights, with emphasis on individual decision-making and government non-interference. They also explored the implications of family breakdown on society, with Zachary not agreeing that the breakdown of two-parent husband and wife families is the…
Interview with Mac Warner-Republican Candidate for Governor-West Virginia

May 5, 2024 • 29:25

Watch the Podcast Summary West Virginia Governor Candidate’s Education Focus Mack Warner, the Secretary of State of West Virginia and a candidate for Governor, discussed his focus on education, the shortage of teachers in the state, and the importance of parental choice in immunization. The conversation also touched on the…
Interview with Donna Joy-Candidate for Board of Education-Jefferson County WV

May 2, 2024 • 40:00

Watch the video podcast Jefferson County Public Schools Levy Allocation Concerns Richard and Donna discussed the excess levy in Jefferson County public schools, with concerns raised about the transparency of its allocation, specifically whether it was being used for teacher salaries as advertised. Donna confirmed that the levy did go…