This article originally appeared on BIPAC's blog. Written by BIPAC Political Analyst Jim Ellis.

Senate

West Virginia Congressman David McKinley (R-Wheeling), who had been considering a US Senate bid, announced that he will seek re-election to his northern Mountain State US House seat. Rep. Evan Jenkins (R-Huntington) is already in the Senate race and Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is expected to soon follow. The eventual primary winner then faces Sen. Joe Manchin (D), who will be favored to win re-election.

Last week, the Governor of New Mexico vetoed a proposal in HB 2 that would have harmed businesses throughout the state. The legislation would have increased taxes and fees for Internet-enabled small- and medium-sized businesses and placed “legally dubious” requirements on the platforms that enable New Mexico sellers to succeed.

This article originally appeared on BIPAC's blog. Written by BIPAC Political Analyst Jim Ellis.