Delegate Ralph Rodighiero of Logan filed pre-candidacy papers Friday that allow him to raise money for a possible primary challenge in the state's 3rd Congressional district.
The 46-year-old legislator says coal industry figures approached him several months ago, encouraging him to run. They are upset with the Obama administration's handling of mining permits.
The 17-term Rahall has come under fire as well. Rodighiero says environmentalists and federal regulators would have no influence over him.
The longtime parcel delivery driver expects to file officially in January if he's raised at least $400,000 by then.
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