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West Virginia House Democrats @wvhousedems.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Our Kitchen Table Tour continues in Boone County today! 📋 Register here: actionnetwork.org/events/wv-ki... 🗓️ Find registration details for all remaining rallies at the link in our bio.
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West Virginia Federation of Democratic Women @wvfdw.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
So you’re just not into politics? Are you too busy, don’t care, or not interested? It’s time to get interested. Early Voting in West Virginia is October 21 - October 31. November 3, 2026 is Election Day. Your vote is your voice! 🗳️
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West Virginia House Democrats @wvhousedems.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
The 2026 Kitchen Table Tour kicks off tonight in Marion County! We’re bringing local candidates, legislators, and neighbors together to talk about what matters most at our kitchen tables. 📍 Fairmont Senior Center 🕕 6:00 PM 📋 Register now: actionnetwork.org/events/wv-kitchen-table-tour-marion-county
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West Virginia House Democrats @wvhousedems.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
The Kitchen Table Tour is back! 📣 We’re hitting the road again this year — bringing local candidates, legislators, and neighbors together to talk about the issues that matter most at our kitchen tables. 📍 Check out the 2026 stops and save the dates.
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Marion County WV Democrats @marioncowvdems.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Do you live in or near Marion County, WV? Would you like to volunteer for this election season? Reach out to us via the form linked below. forms.gle/5FdWehAEJQA3...
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Marion County Democratic Executive Committee Volunteer Interest Form
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the Marion County Democrats of West Virginia! Please fill out the form below so we can keep your information on file and reach out to you for future vo...
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Marion County WV Democrats @marioncowvdems.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
If you have the time, please check out our new podcast, 'For the People' - we're focusing on local issues and candidates, and hope to keep this going! open.spotify.com/show/033Sjp1...
One woman, Stephanie Tomana, sits across the table from two men, Chris Claypole and John Williams, as she interviews them for the podcast. In the background, a man, Jim Tate, looks on.
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West Virginia House Democrats @wvhousedems.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
West Virginia House Democrats on Flock Cameras 📷
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West Virginia Watch @westvirginiawatch.com · 27/07/2026
Pritt resigns from WV House after arrest, appears in federal court, @amelianews.bsky.social and @lorikerseywv.bsky.social report westvirginiawatch.com/2026/07/27/p...
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Pritt resigns from WV House after arrest, appears in federal court • West Virginia Watch
Del. Elliott Pritt resigned from the state House of Delegates on Monday with a one-sentence letter to House Speaker Roger Hanshaw.
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LorennaCleary.bsky.social @lorennacleary.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
WV did a good. At least one town did. It voted to do away with hostile architecture. westvirginiawatch.com/2026/07/10/m...
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Morgantown City Council moves to eliminate ‘hostile architecture’ • West Virginia Watch
Morgantown has taken a step away from park benches and other equipment designed to discourage unhoused people and others from lying down.
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West Virginia Watch @westvirginiawatch.com · 22/07/2026
Tuesday’s storms brought 5 to 6 inches of rainfall and damaging winds to parts of West Virginia, leading to flash flooding, landslides, road closures and other dangers throughout the state, officials said. @lorikerseywv.bsky.social reports.
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Storms bring flash flooding, damaging winds to parts of West Virginia • West Virginia Watch
Tuesday’s storms in West Virginia led to flash flooding, landslides, road closures and other dangers throughout the state, officials said.
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Lori Kersey @lorikerseywv.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
New from me: thousands of WV residents have lost their SNAP benefits under the One Big Beautiful Bill so far westvirginiawatch.com/2026/07/06/1...
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14K West Virginians have lost food assistance because of Big Beautiful Bill changes • West Virginia Watch
With some exceptions, recipients of SNAP have been required to do at least 80 hours per month of work, training or volunteering.
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Monongalia County Democrats @moncountydems.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
On Monday, the @wvhousedems.bsky.social held a press conference in Tucker County regarding data centers. They also highlighted the impacts of HB 2014, which removed all local control to enforce or regulate these data centers. 📖 Read more here: wvhousedemocrats.substack.com/p/press-rele...
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PRESS RELEASE: The WVGOP Doesn't Trust Your Judgement on Data Centers
The Republican supermajority in Charleston thinks they know what’s best for counties where data centers are being proposed, like Tucker, Berkeley, Mason, and Putnam.
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Marion County WV Democrats @marioncowvdems.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Meet Willow! She's the first four-legged visitor to the Marion County Democrats' headquarters for this election season. We're still getting things set up, but we have a great spot in Bellview to hand out signs and coordinate volunteer efforts!
A beagle sits, looking at the viewer, on a grey carpet in a room with blue-covered tables and additional political decorations.
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Pennsylvania Capital-Star @penncapital-star.com · 25/06/2026
U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani ruled that Trump had asserted too much control over elections in several parts of the order as he directed federal officials to quickly take actions that he argues are needed to prevent noncitizen voting, which rarely occurs. From @statesnewsroom.com
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President Trump's order limiting voting by mail halted by federal court • Pennsylvania Capital-Star
A federal judge blocked major portions of President Donald Trump’s executive order restricting voting by mail on Thursday, finding he had exceeded his constitutional authority.
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States Newsroom @statesnewsroom.com · 10/06/2026
West Virginia’s Family Support Centers, which provide a multitude of services to needy families across the state, face uncertain budgets and possible job and services cuts next month. via @westvirginiawatch.com
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WV Family Support Centers face uncertain July TANF funding and future; lawmakers seek info
West Virginia’s Family Support Centers, which provide a multitude of services to needy families across the state, face uncertain budgets and possible job and services cuts next month.FSCs, located in…
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Mountaineers Indivisible Citizen Action @mountaineers-indiv.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Join us against the MARL transmission lines & data centers. Bring signs that say "Honk if..." and fill in the blank. No protest next week in support of Morgantown Pride–the next protest will be 6/18, 1:00 @ WVU Coliseum, against racism, gerrymandering, & voter suppression as we celebrate Juneteenth.
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West Virginia House Democrats @wvhousedems.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
🏛️ What are legislative interim meetings? Between regular 60-day sessions, lawmakers meet once a month for committee meetings. "Interims" allow members of the Senate and House of Delegates to study important issues together, hear from organizations/agencies, and review how current laws are working.
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Marion County WV Democrats @marioncowvdems.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
The Marion County Democrats picnic in Monongah! Beautiful day for it despite threat of rain.
A crowd of people under a picnic pavilion.
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Marion County WV Democrats @marioncowvdems.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
Set up at the Hometown Market in Fairmont!
Three people in blue shirts stand behind a table covered in Democratic election materials.
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West Virginia Federation of Democratic Women @wvfdw.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
West Virginia Secretary of State reports 21% voter participation in primary election | WOWK 13 News www.wowktv.com/top-stories/...
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West Virginia Watch @westvirginiawatch.com · 11/05/2026
COMMENTARY: Two and a half centuries later, the path Daniel Boone walked is suggested again, this time in reverse direction and for very different reasons. The question is whether anyone in leadership in the depopulating coalfields of Central Appalachia is paying attention, writes Jim Brancome.
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One mountain over: Could a halfback wave save the Appalachian coalfields?
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States Newsroom @statesnewsroom.com · 06/05/2026
As Election Day approaches next week, five Democrats from across the state with varied backgrounds are vying to win the Democratic nomination to flip the U.S. Senate seat. via @westvirginiawatch.com
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Eclectic group of WV Dems are competing in primary for a chance to flip Capito’s US Senate seat
As Election Day approaches next week, five Democrats from across the state with varied backgrounds are vying to win the Democratic nomination to flip the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Sen.…
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America's Voice @americasvoice.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
"Pope Leo on Friday named a formerly undocumented immigrant who was smuggled into the U.S. in a car trunk to be bishop of West Virginia" From fleeing violence to working construction and other jobs, Bishop Evelio Menjivar-Ayala embodies the dignity of immigrant labor and the power of perseverance.
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Pope Leo picks formerly undocumented immigrant to lead West Virginia Catholics
Pope Leo, who elevated Bishop Evelio Menjivar-Ayala and the Rev. Robert Boxie III, has drawn a clear contrast with the Trump administration on immigration and the Iran war.
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West Virginia House Democrats @wvhousedems.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Wherever you’re headed, make sure you’re ready for May 12. Register or confirm your voter registration by April 21: govotewv.com
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West Virginia Watch @westvirginiawatch.com · 13/04/2026
Three Democrats are running for the chance to unseat Republican Congressman Riley Moore in West Virginia’s second congressional district, reports @lorikerseywv.bsky.social.
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In race for WV’s 2nd House of Representatives district, three Dems vie for chance to unseat Moore
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Andrew M. | Founder & Advisor 🇬🇷 🇺🇸 @andrewmfounder.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
This is insane! A $940 monthly electric bill for an older lady on a fixed income living in a small house in West Virginia! This should be criminal!
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Trump promised to cut electric costs in half. Bills in energy-rich West Virginia now top mortgages
West Virginia resident Rebecca Michalski struggles with soaring electricity bills that exceed her income.
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Marshall County WV Democrats @marshallcowvdems.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Thank you to the candidates who attended the Marshall County DEC Meeting today: Chris Claypole for WV Senate, Dist 2, Lori Claypole, female for WV Democratic State Executive Committee, Dist 2, Sarah Reggi for WV House Of Delegates, Dist 7, and Ace Parsi, candidate for Congress, 2nd District.
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Monongalia County Democrats @moncountydems.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
We sent a questionnaire to all Democratic candidates who will appear on Mon County's ballot on May 12th. Read about our three Democratic nominees running for Congressional District 2 on The Mon Dems Substack! 📖 Read it here: moncountydems.substack.com/p/2026-prima...
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2026 Primary Election: U.S. House of Representatives, Congressional District 2
Meet the three Democrats who want to represent you in Washington!
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West Virginia Watch @westvirginiawatch.com · 02/04/2026
West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey has signed a bill regulating crypto ATMs in the state, reports @lorikerseywv.bsky.social.
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Morrisey signs legislation that regulates crypto ATMs in West Virginia • West Virginia Watch
West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey has signed a bill, House Bill 5353, regulating crypto ATMs in the state.
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West Virginia Watch @westvirginiawatch.com · 02/04/2026
From @kffhealthnews.org: Six months after a West Virginia man died following a protracted battle with his health insurer over doctor-recommended cancer care, the state’s Republican governor signed a bill intended to curb the harm of insurance denials.
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After man’s death following insurance denials, West Virginia tackles prior authorization • West Virginia Watch
The new law will allow members who have been approved for a course of treatment to pursue an alternative, medically appropriate treatment of equal or lesser value without the need for another…
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Democrats @democrats.org · 31/03/2026
Trans rights are human rights. This Transgender Day of Visibility, we honor the resilience of transgender and nonbinary Americans and celebrate their incredible courage.
A poster with a gradient background of blue, white, and pink, displaying the text: "Celebrating Transgender Day of Visibility" and "March 31, 2026."
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Bad Steve @morgurth.com · 28/03/2026
Morgantown WV No Kings protest #nokings
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Elise @bnat4.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
#NoKings Clarksburg WV
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DW Gregory @dwgregory.bsky.social · 18/10/2025
#NoKings Shepherdstown, WV
Photograph of crowds along German Street in Shepherdstown at No Kings protest.
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Marion County WV Democrats @marioncowvdems.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
#NoKings #Protest More than 200 turned out in Fairmont!
A crowd of people line up along a road to protest the Trump administration, in Fairmont, WV.
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Chris Geidner @chrisgeidner.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
BREAKING: Trans West Virginians ask full appeals court to revisit alarming ruling in Medicaid coverage case. "Left to stand, the panel’s reasoning could amount to judicially-endorsed regulation of transgender people’s liberty to be themselves," lawyers for the plaintiffs wrote. At Law Dork:
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Trans West Virginians ask full appeals court to revisit alarming ruling in Medicaid coverage case
"Left to stand, the panel’s reasoning could amount to judicially-endorsed regulation of transgender people’s liberty to be themselves," lawyers for the plaintiffs wrote.
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Kentucky Democrats @kydemocrats.org · 24/03/2026
Kentucky farmers feed the world, and today we celebrate them. Thank you to everyone in agriculture who works so hard to put food on our tables and keep our rural communities thriving. Happy National Ag Day!
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Democrats @democrats.org · 25/03/2026
HUGE NEWS: Democrat Emily Gregory just flipped the Florida state House district that includes Mar-a-Lago. She defeated a Trump-endorsed Republican in Trump’s home district.
Democratic Flip:
Emily Gregory flips Florida State House seat in District 87, Trump’s home district
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West Virginia Federation of Democratic Women @wvfdw.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Wetzel County Democratic Executive Committee MEET YOUR CANDIDATES Soup Bean Dinner Saturday April 11, 2026 3:00pm-5:00pm *By Donation* Wetzel County Senior Center 145 Puducah Drive New Martinsville, WV 26155 - Silent Auction - 50/50 Drawing
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West Virginia Watch @westvirginiawatch.com · 02/03/2026
When senators refused to take up a child abuse prevention measure known as “Raylee’s Law” on Monday, a House of Delegates committee quickly advanced their version of the bill through a committee as legislative deadlines loom, reports @amelianews.bsky.social.
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WV Senate interrupted by Garcia’s protest of no voting on Raylee’s Law, House rushes their version • West Virginia Watch
When senators refused to take up a child abuse prevention measure known as “Raylee’s Law," a House committee quickly advanced their version.
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Brad McElhinny @bradmcelhinny.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
Up against a deadline, senators rolled out legislation meant to make machine guns more readily available in West Virginia.
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Machine gun legislation rat-tat-tat-tat-tats through West Virginia Senate - WV MetroNews
Legislation would establish a new Office of Public Defense managed by the State Police to oversee the sale and distribution of machine guns to eligible residents.
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West Virginia Federation of Democratic Women @wvfdw.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
Let's support our 11 heroic Democratic legislators! Wear BLUE so our presence will be known. We will have a day of programming, lunch, and fellowship with #WestVirginia #Democrats! 💙 This event is FREE. Please register for planning purposes: forms.gle/fv846SW7edxw... #StrongerTogether
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West Virginia House Democrats @wvhousedems.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
In 2025, floods devastated West Virginia communities. Yesterday, Leader Hornbuckle successfully offered an amendment to add $25 million to the Flood Resiliency Trust Fund. House Dems have fought for this investment for years. Enough members of the supermajority joined us this time to get it done. ✅
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Mountain State Spotlight @mtnstspotlight.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
The new federal proposal would repeal the requirements that helped pay providers more fairly and helped families afford child care. Here’s how it would impact West Virginia’s child care system.
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Trump administration seeks to undo Biden-era changes to child care funding support
Federal officials want to roll back child care funding rules designed to stabilize providers and lower costs for families.
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West Virginia Watch @westvirginiawatch.com · 23/02/2026
West Virginia could for the first time have permanent funding for emergency medical services, including ambulances and paramedics, reports @amelianews.bsky.social.
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‘A historical day’ — House approves WV’s first permanent funding for emergency medical services • West Virginia Watch
West Virginia could for the first time have permanent funding for emergency medical services, including ambulances and paramedics. House of Delegates members unanimously passed a bill Monday that…
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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 20/02/2026
The decisions that we make now on AI are going to shape the next 50 years of our lives. @sagaftra.org President Sean Astin is right: we need guardrails on the use of AI to protect our jobs, our intellectual property, our rights and our freedoms.
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Marion County WV Democrats @marioncowvdems.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
Meet our local Democratic and non-partisan candidates who will be on the ballot this May!
A flyer, with the Marion County Democrats logo in the upper right. It reads :

'Politics and Pancakes' - Meet the Candidates. Grab a stack and have a chat with those who want to represent you! Admission is FREE, but a suggested donation of $5 would be appreciated. Sunday, March 22ndm 12PM to 2PM. Monongah Town Hall, 430 Bridge Street, Monongah, WV, 26554.
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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
West Virginia’s Republican chief election official denied DOJ’s demand for full access to the state’s voter roll, rejecting what he described as an unlawful attempt to seize the sensitive personal data of individual voters by the Trump administration. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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‘DOJ doesn’t have authority to run a state’s elections’: West Virginia’s GOP election chief pushes back on voter roll grab
“State law is clear: voter lists are available in a redacted format from my office, but I'll not be turning over any West Virginian's protected information,” Secretary of State Kris Warner said in a s...
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Adam Poling @goobjones.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
Since the governor of WV is not from here. I guess he doesn't know how to spell the state name, or his staff.
Sign with the name of West Virginia misspelled
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Monongalia County Democrats @moncountydems.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
🎬 Legislative Recap: Week 4 Delegate Anitra Hamilton joins us to share her thoughts about the election bills running through the chamber, as well as her reaction to the candidate filing period!
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