Gearheart Comes Out Early for Rahall Rematch

"Bluefield Republican Marty Gearheart says he's going to try again to unseat Democratic Congressman Nick Rahall in the 3rd Congressional District," The Associated Press reports.

Rahall defeated Gearheart with 67 percent of the vote in November. The article notes that "Rahall raised $805,493 and spent $589,261 to gain his latest term, while Gearheart didn't raise enough to require Federal Election Commission reports."

"Gearheart, however, says his 2008 campaign established his name and credibility on issues," AP reports. "And he says starting earlier this time will allow him to raise campaign funds."