Races for Congress Heat Up: ; Formidable Opponents Enter Contests Against Mollohan, Rahall

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Two candidate filings announced Monday mean West Virginia's two longtime Democratic congressmen now face the most serious challenges in years.

On Monday, former state Supreme Court Justice Elliot "Spike" Maynard announced he would seek the Republican nomination for the seat held for the past 34 years by Rep. Nick Rahall, D-W.Va.

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Races for Congress Heat Up: ; Formidable Opponents Enter Contests Against Mollohan, Rahall

Maynard, formerly a Democrat, recently switched parties and has by far the best name recognition among Republicans who have filed for the third congressional district.

The nominee will face Rahall in November in what is likely to be a fight over Obama Administration policies perceived as anti-coal in Southern West Virg...

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