2008 Election Notes

In addition to Monday's announcement by state Sen. John Yoder, R-Jefferson, the latest 2008 precandidacy filings show:

• Delegate Jack Yost, D-Brooke, has switched his precandidacy status from undeclared to the 1st District seat being vacated by Sen. Andy McKenzie, R-Ohio.

• Huntington lawyer Menis Ketchum has become the fifth Democrat to test the waters in the two-seat Supreme Court race;

• Martinsburg resident Frank Kula is considering running as an independent for governor;