WHEELING – West Virginians take pride in being independent-minded, but being a non-affiliated voter in the May 12 primary election won’t permit you to vote the Republican ballot this year. Local counties, however, don’t report a groundswell of Independent voters changing party affiliation. And election officials want to remind voters they will have to bring identification with them this year. For the first time in many years, the Republican primary is closed to voters outside the party. The West Virginia Secretary of State’s Office breaks down what ballots a voter can vote ...