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When did Charleston first become the state capital?
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When did voters select Charleston as the permanent state capital?
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In what month do political parties typically conduct their primary elections in West Virginia?
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When did West Virginia begin allowing early voting before election day?
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What event allowed for the creation of West Virginia?
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How many members can serve in the West Virginia Senate at one time?
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Which county is the only one with a five-member commission instead of three?
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Joseph H. Diss Debar, West Virginia's first immigration commissioner, is also known for this.
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When did West Virginia introduce a personal income tax?
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What current state agency is responsible for collecting, preserving, and disseminating our state's history?
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