Updated: 5:10 PM In tonight's on-air "At the Capitol" segment, we take a closer look at why negative ads are so effective in campaigns.

Updated: 10:49 PM The candidates in the special election for West Virginia governor will debate on air live tonight.

Updated: 10:36 PM A new poll shows Sen. Joe Manchin (D) will start his re-election campaign with a healthy advantage over any potential opponents.

Posted: 10:58 PM West Virginia leaders are sharing their thoughts on President Obama's big speech on jobs.

Updated: 4:44 PM The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce is throwing its support behind Democrat Earl Ray Tomblin in the special election for governor.

Updated: 4:48 PM According to a poll released today by Public Policy Polling, Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin leads Bill Maloney 46-40, a significantly smaller gap than in May.

Posted: 10:57 AM Mike Oliverio wants a second chance to take West Virginia's first-district congressional seat.

Posted: 6:51 PM The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce released a poll Friday showing Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin (D) with a 16-point lead.

Posted: 10:09 PM In this week's on-air "At the Capitol" segment, we take a look at some of the claims the gubernatorial candidates are making in their ads and on the campaign trail.

Updated: 11:56 PM The Charleston Regional Chamber of Commerce endorsed Earl Ray Tomblin (D) in the special election for governor Wednesday.

Updated: 6:30 PM National groups are taking to the airwaves in an effort to sway the upcoming special election for West Virginia's governor.

Posted: 10:42 PM Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin (D) is posting strong fund raising totals compared to challenger Bill Maloney (R).

Posted: 11:26 PM A Michigan congressman made some controversial remarks about coal recently that has the industry and coal supporters lashing out.

Posted: 1:16 PM Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin (D) started running statewide ads Wednesday.

Updated: 2:41 PM The WV DEP announced Monday that it has submitted emergency rules for Marcellus Shale development.

Updated: 10:09 PM The redistricting redo is over.

Posted: 5:56 PM The House has passed its amended plan to redraw the state's electoral map.

Posted: 2:43 PM The House will meet for Day 2 of the special session this afternoon. Meanwhile, the Senate is going home for a little while.

Updated: 10:38 PM The redistricting redo has begun, with the House expected to take at least three days to redraw the electoral map.

Posted: 11:15 AM Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin officially announced the Legislature will go back into special session tomorrow.

Posted: 11:05 PM Lawmakers are coming back to Charleston Thursday to try putting the new House map together again.

Updated: 7:45 PM After months of controversy, the WV House of Delegates approved its redistricting plan Friday night, splitting Kanawha's massive 30th district.

Updated: 7:45 PM University of Charleston political science professor Tera McCown provides insight into the imapcts of the special session on the governor's race.

Updated: 5:29 PM Because of flaws with the redrawn House map, lawmakers are coming back to Charleston next week for another special session.

Posted: 2:19 PM Bill Maloney (R) is hitting the airwaves once again beginning today.