The Times West Virginian

West Virginia

November 6, 2012

Caputo, Longstreth, Manchin lead House race

By Emily Gallagher Times West Virginian

FAIRMONT — Based on 66 of 77 precincts in Marion County, the three Democratic incumbents — Mike Caputo, Linda Longstreth and Tim Manchin — lead Republican candidates Barry Bledsoe and Lynette Kennedy McQuain for the three seats for the House of Delegates 50th District.

Unofficial totals show Caputo having 25.39 percent of votes (6,040), Longstreth having 23.79 percent of votes (5,661) and Manchin with 22.58 percent of votes (5,371).

Bledsoe has received 3,744 votes (15.74 percent) and McQuain has received 2,954 votes (12.42 percent).

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