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Signature Sponsor
March 17, 2026 - Below is a message from Chris Hamilton, President, West Virginia Coal Association:
Election 2026 – Yes, Please Count on Me in 2026
Now that the 2026 Annual Legislative Session is behind us, our attention is now focused on the May 12, Primary Election and raising political funds to help support those candidates that support our industry.
As you’re well aware, no other business or industry is impacted quite the same as the coal industry by governmental or legislative Action and while every election is important, the 2026 midterm election is extremely critical for coal.
That’s why we are asking you to consider making a personal contribution to our Political Action Committee — West Virginians For Coal. The maximum individual campaign contribution is $2800 per election or $5600 per election cycle.
If your Company has a PAC, it may contribute up to $5,000 directly to West Virginians For Coal.
The Association administers two separate PACs, West Virginians For Coal which is a traditional PAC that receives personal contributions and makes political contributions to individual candidates and the WV Coal Victory PAC, which is an “Independent Expenditure” or Super PAC that can accept corporate contributions and works independently of candidates.
Accordingly, we are also asking you and your company to consider a corporate contribution to the “WV Coal Victory PAC.” The Coal Victory PAC will sponsor radio ads, direct mail pieces and other campaign messaging materials independently of candidates running for election.
Please help us to help coal maintain its strong voice in public policy matters affecting coal and energy. All PAC contributions should be mailed to the Association Office at 200 Association Drive, Suite 160, Charleston WV 25311.
Thank you!
Please return with your personal contribution to West Virginians For Coal”._________________
Yes, you can count on me in 2026! Please expect a check or checks in the amount of $___________, made payable to “West Virginians For Coal” to be applied during the 2026 election cycle Name:____________________; Company:______________________ Address:__________________; City:______________; State:_______; Zip: _______;
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2026 May 12 Primary Election Candidates:
Attached for your awareness is a link to all candidates appearing on the ballot for the Primary election set for May 12. Please examine this list of candidates and let us know at your earliest convenience whether there are candidates that we should contact or are deserving of our endorsement. Your Government Affairs Committee will convene in mid-April to make endorsements for the May 12 Primary.
https://candidates.wvsos.gov/
Please let one of us know if you have any questions or need additional information.
Primary Election Dates and Deadlines: You must be registered to vote by April 21st this year to be registered to vote in the May 12 Primary Election! January 1 - May 6, 2026 - Absentee Application Period - Eligible Absentee Voters can send an absentee ballot application to their County Clerk in person, by mail, or electronically. January 1 - May 6, 2026 - Absentee Application Period - Military or Overseas Voters may request an absentee ballot. January 12 - January 31, 2026 - Candidate Filing Period March 24, 2026 - Write-in Candidate Filing Deadline March 27, 2026 - County Clerks begin mailing absentee ballots to voters from whom they received applications April 21, 2026 - Voter Registration Deadline April 29 - May 9, 2026 - Early Voting in Person - Voter may vote an early ballot at the county courthouse, an annex or a designated community voting location during normal business hours. Early voting must be conducted between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on the last 2 Saturdays before the Primary Election. May 6, 2026 - Deadline for Absentee Ballot Applications May 9, 2026 - Deadline for Early Voting in Person May 11, 2026 - Deadline for Hand-Deliver Absentee Ballot to the Clerk's Office May 12, 2026 - ELECTION DAY May 12, 2026 - Absentee Ballots Received Electronically from Eligible Voters Accepted - Absentee ballots submitted electronically by eligible military and overseas voters and eligible voters with physical disabilities are accepted by close of polls. May 13, 2026 - Absentee Ballots without Postmark Accepted May 18, 2026 - Absentee Ballots Postmarked by Election Day Accepted |
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