A cloud hanging over the 2012 congressional elections has been removed for now. Earlier today the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the District Court redistricting decision. Blocking the January 3rd decision means the redistricting map that moved Mason County from the second district to the third district will prevail – for 2012. Those wanting to seek election to the U. S. House of Representatives or to be a delegate to the Republican National Convention have until January28th to file. More details may be found in the Fox News link below.
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2012/01/20/supreme-court-blocks-west-virginia-redistricting-ruling/