The Significance of Primary Elections in 2018

Promoting and Advancing Petroleum Marketing, Retail Grocery, and Convenience Stores in West Virginia

Driving Local Business and Community Growth Across West Virginia

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OMEGA is a West Virginia-based organization dedicated to supporting and advancing the business interests of the state’s petroleum marketing, retail grocery, and convenience store industries.

As a network of over 225 locally owned businesses, OMEGA actively promotes cooperation, advocates for favorable legislation, and provides education and resources to its members. With over 50,000 employees, OMEGA members significantly contribute to the state’s economy, generating more than 10% of all state taxes and supporting local communities through scholarships, charitable donations, and civic involvement.

OMEGA is committed to fostering industry growth while serving West Virginians with essential services like fuel, food, and convenience.

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OMEGA offers three types of membership: Convenience Store Members, Petroleum Marketer Members, and Grocer Members, all of which play a vital role in providing fuel, food, and essentials across West Virginia. As a liaison with state and national agencies, OMEGA works closely with organizations like NACS, PMAA, FMI, and the N.G.A. to advocate on behalf of its members.

We keep members informed through newsletters, legislative updates, an online resource hub, and educational seminars. Additional member benefits include access to the Encova Workers’ Compensation Discount Program and participation in our annual Trade Expo and fundraising efforts for children’s charities. OMEGA is here to support, advocate, and enhance the success of our industry members.

With 435 U.S. House seats up for re-election this November, Texas’ primary is just the beginning of the 2018 Midterms. According to election analyst Charlie Cook, only 72 of those 435 seats are “swing districts”- meaning electoral analysis shows they do not have strong potential to favor one political party.

By: Julie Schrei, Director, Political Affairs, Food Marketing Institute <img src="https://www.fmi.org/images/default-source/blog-images/the-primaries-matter-poster.tmb-large-350-.jpg?sfvrsn=1b60786e_1" data-displaymode="Thumbnail" alt="The-Primaries-Matter-Poster" title="The-Primaries-Matter-Poster" style="float: right; margin-left: 10px;" />Today, thousands of Texas voters will head to the polls to kick off 2018 primary election season.  With 435 U.S. House seats up for re-election this November, Texas’ primary is just the beginning of the 2018 Midterms. According to election analyst Charlie Cook, only 72 of those 435 seats are “swing districts”- meaning electoral analysis shows they do not have strong potential to favor one political party.  More importantly, this means that 363 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives favor one political party and the battle occurs in the primary, not the general election. These primary elections can mean the difference between a moderate candidate, a far left or far right candidate.  Odds are you live in a “lean Republican” or “lean Democrat” district, where Charlie Cook places most of the U.S. House races.  To truly make your voice heard, you cannot wait until November 6.  Voting in the primary is essential to make sure your preferred candidate is represented on the final ballot.  Unsure of your upcoming state primary election? <a href="https://www.fmi.org/docs/default-source/gr/2018-election-calendar-primary-reg.pdf?sfvrsn=9964786e_0" title="Visit our Voting Resources.">Visit our Voting Resources</a> or our <a href="https://fmiaction.mmp2.org/">Resources </a>online.

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Supporting West Virginia Communities

OMEGA members play a vital role in West Virginia, supporting communities through substantial tax contributions and a wide-reaching presence across the state. With over 55% of the population living in border counties, our members are dedicated to serving both local and regional needs. Beyond business, we’re proud to give back, having contributed over $3.1 million to children’s charities since 2003, reflecting our commitment to making a positive difference.