By Staff reports
A Putnam County construction company owner is running for a West Virginia Senate seat as a Democrat.
Glenn Jeffries, president of Cornerstone Interiors, announced his candidacy in the Senate's 8th District at the state Capitol Thursday.
The seat is held by Sen. Chris Walters, R-Putnam, who's seeking re-election.
Jeffries is a part owner of the Charleston Four Points by Sheraton. He serves on the Putnam County Economic Development Authority.
The 8th District stretches over northern Putnam and Kanawha counties.