First hearing on redistricting held in Putnam County By July 28, 2021 - 12:44 am Delegate Gary Howell, R-Mineral. and Sen. Charles Trump, R-Morgan, presiding over Tuesday's hearing. (Photo courtesy of Joe Stevens) WINFIELD, W.Va. — West Virginia legislators on Tuesday held the first public hearing about redistricting, in which lawmakers heard from residents about their concerns regarding the current districts. The hearing at the Putnam County Judicial Building marked the start of a series of in-person hearings scheduled to take place across the state. The Joint Committee on Redistricting is responsible for using U.S. Census data for establishing new districts for state and federal offices.