By CHARLES BOOTHE
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
BLUEFIELD, W.Va. — Del. Marty Gearheart (R-Mercer County) is returning to his political roots in a sense by throwing his hat into the ring to pursue a federal office.
Losing a bid for former Rep. Nick Rahall’s seat in 2008 helped paved the way for him to run for and win a state delegate seat in 2010, but Gearheart said he has always wanted to serve at the federal level.
With 3rd District Rep. Evan Jenkins running for the Republican nomination to vie for Sen. Joe Manchin’s seat this year, Gearheart is seizing the opportunity.
Gearheart said he believes he is “imminently qualified” for the job.
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