Yoder Plans 2010 Supreme Court Bid

Newly minted state circuit Judge John Yoder is the 2010 election's latest early bird, announcing he will run for the state Supreme Court, The Journal of Martinsburg and The Herald-Mail of Hagerstown each report.

Yoder, a Republican, said he intends to seek the seat held by the late Justice Joseph Albright. Gov. Joe Manchin appointed retired Justice Tom McHugh to succeed Albright earlier this month.

McHugh, a Democrat, has not ruled out running to retain the appointment in 2010, but does not plan to pursue a full, 12-year term in that seat in 2012.