The actual, no-fooling election is May 14th.

With a  Republican preference in West Virginia, the candidates that win the Primary will likely win in the General.

Let's talk of risk.
One example

The Secretary of State office has a number of duties; one _key_ duty is :

Serving as the chief election officer, overseeing the state’s election process, including voter registration and election results reporting.

Doug Skaff is running for that position
Was Minority Leader, West Virginia State House of Delegates, 2021-2023 (Democrat)
Can't speak to his character or politics; don't know his heart.
 
With three other candidates for the Republican Primary for that position,
Why take the risk?

We do not need RINOs; we _NEED_ America Firsters