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Martin Staunton announced earlier this week on his Facebook that he filed his candidacy on Tuesday, and said he's looking to win.



"This may seem like a pie in the sky dream to some but I assure you that I am in this to win it because I will not be able to make a difference if I come in second," he wrote.



Staunton spent decades as a reporter and anchor for stations in Charleston and Beckley, according to the Charleston Daily Mail, which first reported news of his candidacy.



He cited "communication skills" and "backbone" in making his case for the seat on his Facebook post.



"I am by no means a politician. I am a statesman who will do great things for our state. This is the most intimidating job interview process I have ever pursued, but my resume, extraordinary communication skills, and backbone are just what the Mountain State needs in Washington to get the things we need to make life better," he said.



He'll face Rep. Shelley Moore Capito Shelley Wellons Moore CapitoGOP senator to quarantine after coronavirus exposure Hillicon Valley: Zuckerberg acknowledges failure to take down Kenosha military group despite warnings | Election officials push back against concerns over mail-in voting, drop boxes Bipartisan senators call for investigation of popular fertility app MORE (R), who announced early on that she'd be running for the Republican nomination for the seat.







No Democrat has yet made a bid official, but West Virginia Secretary of State Natalie Tennant and state Sen. Erik Wells, as well as local attorney Nick Preservati, are all considering a run.

