Campaign finance information is available at the WV Secretary of State’s website which lists the contributions received by candidates who have filed for State office and Circuit Court and Family Court Judge.

When scanning the website in search of large contributions, the name of one Putnam County resident turns up — Phillip M. Stowers. Stowers is one of two incumbent Putnam County circuit court judges. Stowers’ campaign has amassed $101,584.33 to assist in his effort…