2THE DOMINION POST VOTER'S GUIDE SUNDAY, MAY 24, 2020 SUNDAY, MAY 24, 2020 VOTER'S GUIDE THE DOMINION POST 3 PRIMARY 2020 More names on ballot than still Some state races unopposed in in 2020 race for President’s office primary; not featured here [email protected] La Fuente, Bob Ely, Matthew John [email protected] crat Mary Ann Roebuck Claytor this Matern, Donald J. Trump, Joe Walsh and f all. While West Virginia’s ballots contain Some state level offices are being Bill Weld. Incumbent Democrat John Perdue is the names of 11 Democrats and seven sought by only one person on each party. But according to news reports, as of running for another term as state trea- Republicans running for president, many The Dominion Post did not do candidate surer. His Republican opponent in of those candidates have already with- April 20, Democrats Bennet, Bloomberg, profiles on these races for the primary November will be Riley Moore. drawn from the race. Buttigieg, Gabbard, Klobuchar, Patrick, election. All the candidates will be con- In the 14th District State Senate race, The ballot lists Democrats Michael Steyer, Warren and Yang have ceased tacted before the November general elec- incumbent Republican Randy Smith Bennet, Joseph R. Biden, Michael their campaigns. Democrat Bernie tion and information will be presented and Democrat David C. Childers are Bloomberg, Pete Buttigieg, Tulsi Gab- Sanders has also suspended his cam- to our readers. both unopposed in the primary. bard, Amy Klobuchar, Deval Patrick, paign. Secretary of State Mac Warner, a In the State House of Delegates 5th David Lee Rice, Bernie Sanders, Tom On the Republican side of the ballot, Republican, will face Democrat Natalie Steyer, Elizabeth Warren and Andrew Walsh and Weld have ended their bids for Tennant in the general election. District, Democrat Dave Pethtel and Yang, and Republicans Roque “Rock y”De the nomination. In the contest for state auditor, Republican Phillip T. Wiley are unop- incumbent Republican John “JB” posed in the primary. McCluskey will face off against Demo- TWEET @DominionPostWV ELECTION QUESTIONS: West Virginia Secretary of State’s website is wvsos.gov. In Monongalia County, County Clerk Carye Blaney’s office can be reached at 304-291- DEADLINES: June 3 is the deadline to submit an application to vote absentee by mail. 7230. Her website is www.monongaliacountyclerk.com. The county clerk must receive the application by this date. In Preston County, County Clerk Linda Huggins’office number is 304-329-0070, and the June 8 is the deadline to hand-deliver the absentee ballot to the county clerk’s office. website is www.prestoncountyclerkwv.com. June 9 is the deadline to mail an absentee ballot to the county clerk. The ballot must be postmarked by this date. 4THE DOMINION POST VOTER'S GUIDE SUNDAY, MAY 24, 2020 MON LEVIES 2020 Mon County voters asked to renew four levies BY BEN CONLEY Transit levy [email protected] If passed, rates for the levy would The renewal of four existing excess remain unchanged at 2.2 cents per $100 levies is on the June primary ballot for assessed value on Class II (residential) voters in Monongalia County. property and 4.4 cents per $100 on Class III Passed in May 2016, the five-year levies and IV (commercial). help fund public transit, parks/trails, vol- The levy will generate approximately unteer fire departments and public $1,994,843 annually, for a four-year total of l i b r a r i e s. $7,979,372. If renewed, a transit They expire on June 30, 2021. If passed Mountain Line Director Dave Bruffy levy will generate in June, the levies would be extended for said levy funds have been used to offset almost $2 million four years. funding lost from the county due to annually over four The levies were initially slated to go on declining coal severance dollars. Addi- years. It will continue the general ballot in November. However, tionally, vehicle purchases and service to help Mountain Line at the request of the agencies involved, increases have been funded. increase services. they will be on the primary ballot, giving All levy-funded buses are marked with the agencies an additional six months to a large green checkmark. Ron Rittenhouse/The Dominion Post plan and prepare before the existing “We increased our service by about levies end. 30% with the levy funding, in addition to Parks and trails levy in the first year and a four-year total of By moving the levies from five to four preserving what we already had and were If passed, the levy supporting a num- $2,865,324. years going forward, it syncs them with in danger of losing,”Bruffy said. “Wi t h - ber of parks, trails and recreation In year one, it will raise $50,000 annu- the normal election cycle. out those levy funds, we would have never groups would also remain unchanged ally for each volunteer department and The levies to be on the May ballot been able to increase those services or from its current version, though the the county’s hazardous incident response i n cl u d e : even keep the services we had.” way the funds are divided would be team, as well as $10,000 for the brush fire dif ferent. team and $15,000 for the Monongalia The levy would generate $4,207,312 County Volunteer Fire Company Asso- over four years on rates of 1.16 cents on $100 of Class II and 2.32 cents on Class III ciation. Those numbers increase slightly and IV. each year. For example, $50,000 becomes Annually, BOPARC would receive $51,500 in year two, and so on. $257,572 for continued work improving “It’s very, very important for the fire and upgrading the Morgantown Ice de partments,”Volunteer Fire Associa- A re n a . tion President Bob Brookover said of the The three county parks would divide levy funding. “The way things are nowa- $275,000 annually for operations and days and the cost of everything is making expenses and $332,273 annually for capital it extremely hard for volunteer depart- improvement projects. ments to stay in existence.” The operation and maintenance of the Mon River and Deckers Creek Rail-Trails would receive $95,397. Library levy A new addition this time around would If passed, rates would remain be the West Virginia Botanic Garden, unchang ed. which will get $38,158 each year for oper- The levy is expected to raise about ations and development of a welcome $489,644 annually, for a four-year total of c e n t e r. $1,958,576, at rates of 0.54 cents on $100 at The Cheat Lake and Laurel Point soc- cer clubs will receive $38,158 annually, Class II and 1.08 cents at Class III and IV. and Westover Park will get $15,270 for its “It makes up about 24% of our total baseball fields. budget, and that’s the total system budget, so this covers general operations for the Volunteer fire levy Morgantown [library], the Aull Center If passed, rates would actually drop in and all the branches —Cheat Area, Clin- the first year of the new levy, from the ton District, Clay-Battelle and current rates of .84 (II) and 1.68 (III and IV) Ar nettsville,”Library Director Sarah to .76 and 1.52. Palfrey said. Those rates will climb slightly in years “If we lost that, there would be a sig- two, three and four, capping out at .41 and nificant reduction in locations, staffing 1.64, which will still be lower than the and services.” existing rates. The levy is anticipated to raise $689,129 TWEET @DominionPostWV SUNDAY, MAY 24, 2020 VOTER'S GUIDE THE DOMINION POST 5 PRIMARY 2020 U.S. SENATE 2020 Preston, Mon both have

Richie Robb to catch up. Elected leaders constantly Par ty: D e m o c r at talk about this but little has been done. Ag e: 74 unopposed races in June Mayor of the state’s 10th largest city for Re s i d e n c e : South Charleston 32 prosperous years and awarded the [email protected] E d u c at i o n : B.A. Mar- Democrat Ken Moran is running. And Bronze Star, I am a practicing attorney, only Ed Utterback is running for con- shall University, history, Some county offices in Monongalia married to a teacher, and we have two servation district supervisor, a nonpar- and J.D. Capital Univer- and Preston counties are being sought by children and an adorable granddaugh- tisan position. s i t y. t e r. only one person per party —or fewer. Political and civic Top priorities: Good jobs. Former In Preston, incumbent County Com- ex p e r i e n c e : Mayor of Mon County U.S. Sens. Robert Byrd and Jay Rock- missioner Don Smith, a Republican, has South Charleston, 1975– In Mon, Democrat Jeff Arnett and efeller made bringing good jobs to West no opposition on either side of the ballot. 2007; elected member of Republican incumbent Ed Hawkins will Virginia their priority. This has not Likewise incumbent Assessor Connie West Virginia Demo- square off in November but have no com- Richie occurred since they left office. There are Ervin, is also a Republican. cratic Party Executive petition in the primary. Robb any number of ways this can be done, but Prosecuting Attorney Melvin C. Sny- C o m m i t t e e. Mon Prosecuting Attorney Perri Jo most of all we need the know-how and der III has decided not to seek re-election. Campaign statement: West Virginia DeChristopher, a Democrat, has no oppo- commitment to do it. Medical care needs Only one person, fellow Republican Jay has fallen behind the rest of the nation. Shay, has filed for the office. nent on either side of the ticket. Likewise, to be affordable, accessible and easy to We need good jobs. We must emerge from Preston will elect three magistrates. Mon County Assessor Mark Musick, a understand with an emphasis on pre- this COVID-19 crisis with a commitment Division 1 incumbent P.L. Grimm and Democrat, is the only person seeking that ve n t i o n . Division 2 incumbent Bo Ward are unop- of fice. posed. Information on candidates for the Monongalia County has four magis- Paula Jean Swearengin Campaign statement: It is time for Division 3 magistrate seat are elsewhere trates on the ballot. In Division 3, incum- Par ty: Democrat West Virginia voices to be heard in in the voter’s guide. bent Jim Nabors is unopposed. Ag e: 45 Washington and for West Virginians to Magistrate races are nonpartisan. Rick Abel is unopposed for the Mon Residence: Coal City be the top priority for our elected offi- For the office of Preston surveyor, only conservation district supervisor seat. E d u c at i o n : High cials. That is what our campaign is all school diploma about. Our campaign is the only one in Political and civic this race that refuses corporate and corporate PAC money, which means we ex p e r i e n c e : I have spent are only beholden to the people of West decades fighting for Virginia, not corporations or special clean air, clean water and interests. We are fighting for you and the economic diversity. I future of West Virginia. have worked with many Top priorities: I will fight for bold Paula organizations, including policies like universal health care and Swearengin the Sierra Club, Ohio getting dark money out of politics. West Valley Environmental Virginia needs economic diversity and the Coalition, Keeper of the Mountains Reclaim Act can revitalize towns across Foundation, Alliance for Appalachia, this state. Add comprehensive broadband We the People Detroit and 360.org. I have to that and our state can thrive. I will also even had the honor of speaking at the be working with people on the front lines United Nations. of our communities for policy roundtables Professional experience: Of fice to involve West Virginians in the process. management, bookkeeping, medical We know how to solve our problems billing. because we live them.

Shelley Moore Capito senting West Virginia’s 2nd Congres- Par ty: Re publican sional District for 14 years (2001-2014) in Ag e: 66 the U.S. House of Representatives. The Re s i d e n c e : Charleston first female elected to represent West E d u c at i o n : B.S. in Virginia in the U.S. Senate in 2014. zoology from Duke Uni- Professional experience: First ded- versity and a M.Ed. from icated professional life to serving stu- the University of Vir- dents, working as a college counselor ginia. and advisor at West Virginia State Col- Political and civic lege (now University). Also served as ex p e r i e n c e : Served four director of the Educational Information years as a member of the Center for the West Virginia Board of Shelley West Virginia House of Re gents. Capito Delegates before repre- SEE CAPITO,K-6 6THE DOMINION POST VOTER'S GUIDE SUNDAY, MAY 24, 2020 U.S. SENATE 2020

in the years to come. CAPITO Top priorities: In the five short years FROM PAGE K-5 since being elected to the Senate, I have been a driving force behind legislation Campaign statement: I’m forever increasing cancer survival rates among humbled by the confidence voters placed children, combating the growing crisis of in me to serve as their voice in Wash- wo m e n’s deaths related to pregnancy and ington. I look forward to traveling the childbirth complications, ending the state in the months to come and cam- curse of Alzheimer’s disease and invest- paigning. Working together, we can win ing in research to explore innovative big in 2020 and deliver even better results treatments and cures for diseases.

Allen Whitt constitutional rights and support the Par ty: Re publican small businesses that are the backbone of COUNTY: Monongalia Ag e: 52 our economy. While our current senator PARTY: Nonpartisan Re s i d e n c e : Ke n n a has voted for federal funding for abortion, E d u c at i o n : backed gun control proposals and broken TOWN OF RESIDENCE: Morgantown, lifelong resident of Monongalia County B.A. in communications, Auburn her campaign promise to vote to repeal OCCUPATIONS: Retired; Consol, mine foreman papers, UMWA Local 4043; Mylan, Laborers Local Union U n ive r s i t y. Obamacare, I am 100% pro-life, pro-2nd 379 AFI-CIO; Farmer (present) Political and civic Amendment and pro-freedom. POLITICAL EXPERIENCE: Protested for fair property tax appraisals in Monongalia County (2011, featured ex p e r i e n c e : 10 years as a Top priorities: I want to help Pres- in the Dominion Post), advocate for West Virginia Victims R US (attending rallies in Washington D.C.), and pro-family lobbyist. ident Trump roll back the assault on our member in good standing for the West Virginia Association of Municipal Judges Professional experi- freedoms, particularly the right to life EDUCATION: Attended St. Francis, Westover Jr. High, and a graduate of Morgantown High School (1973). ence: Seven years as the and the right to bear arms. I want to help st nd Completed 2 years of training in graphic arts, during this time I competed and won 1 and 2 place in Job Allen Whitt president of the Family make sure that West Virginia can develop Interview competition at the West Virginia State Leadership Contest in Ripley, WV, and advancing on to Policy Council of West a prosperous economy, not one that relies Nationals held in Tusla, OK. Coaching certification. First aid trained. Completed Municipal Judge Training in 2019. Vi r g i n i a . on handouts that simply further a culture Campaign statement: West Virginia of despair. The best way to support work- CIVIC EXPECIENCE/ACTIVITIES: Member of American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) - to uphold our ers is to create the conditions for them to Constitutional freedoms; Member of Westover Rotary Club; Member of National Rifle Association; Worked has the chance to replace the third most with youth sports, coaching with multiple orginizations. Assisted in fostering a child from Children’s Home liberal Republican in the Senate with an prosper. I will also only vote to confirm Society, bringing him to our home to live and assisted him in enrolling into post-secondary education, as well as unwavering conservative who will defend originalist justices. paying his tuition and fees. Special Olympics advocate. A community service provider through the Monongalia County probation office for approximately 6 years, working with young adults in completing community service hours. Attended the U.S. Court of Appeals in the Fourth Circuit, and heard trials at the WVU College of Law, an Richard N. Ojeda (D) and Larry Eugene Butcher (R) did not respond. extraordinary opportunity to see a federal appellate court in my home state.

Why am I seeking a position as magistrate?

I am not a politician. I’m not going to stand here and tell you what you want to hear just to get your U.S. HOUSE 2020 vote.

I will tell you this, I am for the people and the people’s rights and I want to uphold the constitution. telecommutes as a computational lin- I believe everyone should be treated fairly with dignity and respect. I am compassionate towards Natalie Cline what others are going through and promise to help them to the best of my ability. Furthermore, I will Par ty: Democrat guist for a software company based in recuse myself for any case I feel as though I cannout be impartial. Age: 39 Herndon, Va. Has taught at both West Residence: Wheeling Virginia University and George Mason I will not be asking for or receiving any campaign contributions, as I believe that these contributions University, and has worked as a com- can bring into question a magistrates ability to be fair and unbaised when making a decision. My E d u c at i o n : campaign is completely self-funded. Williamstown High putational linguist since 2015, working School, in 1999; West Lib- primarily with government agencies, I believe that Monongalia County people are ready for change. I also believe there should be term erty University; Salem government contractors and law enforce- limits for every elected position. I can offer the people a choice in this election. Coming in as the common blue-collar worker, I will bring a different perspective into the courtroom, with fresh International University; ment agencies to provide entity and rela- opinions and contrasting views. West Virginia University, tionship extraction services. Bachelor of Science in Campaign Statement: I am fighting THE ELECTION international studies, for better health care, public education 2005; Master’s of Business and to strengthen our labor unions. My If elected I promise to donate 10% of my wages to a different local non-profit organization every Natalie month. Cline Administration in inter- campaign has proposed multiple legisla- national business, 2009 tive ideas, such as the Family Reinvest- I am running for Monongalia County Magistrate, Division 4. I am asking that you vote for me, Arlie and a Master’s of Arts in linguistics, ment Act, which would provide funding Campbell, in Division 4. 2013. to open medical facilities and mental Magistrates are elected during the primary election on June 9th. I would strongly encourage early Political and civic experience: No health centers, instead of watching them voting to avoid long lines. Early voting will run from May 27th thru June 6th. If you are not registered re s p o n s e. cl o s e. to vote, you can register up to May 19th. Every vote counts! Let your voice be heard! Professional experience: Cur rently Top priorities: No response. Disclaimer: This promise is only intended to show that money Thank You, is not my motivation in running for magistrate. No promises Arlie Campbell have been made to any persons or organizations with the Republican David McKinley is unopposed in the primary. Information on him intent to influence their vote. will be included in the general election The Dominion Post Voter’s Guide. Candidate for Magistrate, Division 4 - Arlie Campbell Monongalia County Democrat Tom Payne did not respond. SUNDAY, MAY 24, 2020 VOTER'S GUIDE THE DOMINION POST 7 GOVERNOR

Shelby Jean Fitzhugh University, Washington, D.C. Brooke Lunsford fiber optic cable revolution and worked Par ty: Republican Campaign statement: I will listen to Par ty: Re publican in 10 states. I work on projects today with Ag e: 80 the suggestions and ideas of those who do Ag e: 53 the foremost experts in wireless and Re s i d e n c e : Martinsburg the work. I will build highways so busi- Re s i d e n c e : Salt Rock broadband. I can help West Virginia E d u c at i o n : Sophia nesses can transport their goods. I will E d u c at i o n : WVU with that experience. High School, 1959; develop affordable spay and neuter clin- Tech graduate, 1989, B.S. Campaign statement: Restore the hope! This is the time for an experienced accounting, Prince ics and make West Virginia a no-kill state. accounting; Insurance executive to step in and rescue West Georg e’s Community Col- Together we can make West Virginia Schools of West Virginia; Virginia from last place. If you don’t see lege; real estate school. great again for individuals, families, WW real estate schools, Political and civic Re a l t o r. a problem, you can’t solve a problem. workers, industries and tourists. ex p e r i e n c e : None. Political and civic Health care, roads, population loss, edu- Top priorities: Tackling opioid addic- Professional experi- experience: Finra cation in gutter and, most of all, 7,150 tion, restructuring the state child care kids need foster care! Shelby ence: Tax preparer, four Brooke Series 6 and 63, past system, more county vocational schools licensed member of The Top priorities: 7,150 foster kids, Fitzhugh years; real estate agent; Lunsford administrative assistant to retrain displaced workers, more com- Rotary International, t h at ’s my top priority. Marry education to chair of master’s program in social puters and smartboards in K-12 schools Paul Harris Fellow and past president; and foster care, so kids have safety and a studies, benefits administrator, Catholic and college classrooms. member of the chamber of commerce; warm place to live, and so teachers can past member of The Gideon’s Interna- get paid to mentor and save these kids. tional. Grow tourism to get rid of personal Jim Justice ing my time leading my family’s com- Professional experience: I have 30 state income tax. Develop tiny homes Par ty: Re publican panies, I launched a massive expansion of years in the insurance industry, which and cabins. Build these to the national Ag e: 69 multiple businesses, including signifi- prepares me to handle the health insur- building code and start selling them in Re s i d e n c e : Lewisburg cant coal reserve expansion, Christmas ance crisis, the rural hospital crisis and state, and we export them to other states. E d u c at i o n : Master’s of Business tree farms, cotton gins, turfgrass oper- the long-term care needs of assisted Build 100 homes in each county between Administration, Marshall ations, golf courses, timber enhancement living patients. I was involved in the $100,000-$190,000. U n ive r s i t y. and land development projects. Political and civic Campaign statement: We ’re turning ex p e r i e n c e : Like Presi- West Virginia’s economy around, and More gubernatorial candidate information on Page 8. dent Donald J. Trump, I we ’re investing in our roads and schools. am not a politician. I’ve There is still work to be done, and I’m just worked my entire life cre- getting started because I want jobs, oppor- ating jobs, starting busi- tunity and hope for all West Virginians. Jim Justice nesses and helping com- There are challenges ahead and more munities across West Vir- work to do, and I am focused every day on ginia. God has blessed me, building on the successes we have and I love West Virginia. I led the Moun- achieved during my first term. I ask for tain State Coal Classic Basketball Tour- your vote to serve as your governor. nament to help raise scholarship dollars Top priorities for kids, given Christmas gifts to thou- : Thanks to my lead- sands of children and helped commu- ership, the state’s economy is strong and nities across the state during horrific growing stronger every day. We must natural disasters. continue to grow our economy, attract Professional experience: B e fo re jobs, fix our roads and highways, address being elected governor, I served as the the drug crisis and recover from the president and CEO of 102 different com- COVID-19 global pandemic. I work every panies and employed thousands of West day to attract more people, more jobs and Virginians. Before my election and dur- more opportunities to West Virginia.

Charles R. Sheedy Sr. no outside interest. No certifications or Party: Re publican licenses to maintain or business to oper- Ag e: 62 ate. Maintained a budget within WVDOH Re s i d e n c e : Cameron, and administered improvements to the Marshall County roads within Marshall County. E d u c at i o n : Communi- Campaign statement: True lifelong cations, engineering tech, Republican. Lower taxes; less govern- Point Park, Fairmont ment; fix, not waste money. Work for term State, Mountain State. limits for elected officials to end cor- Political and civic ruption. A full-time governor that will ex p e r i e n c e : Not a politi- live in Charleston at the mansion. Charles cian or businessman, Top priorities: Sweeping tax reforms Sheedy Sr. retired common sense to lower taxes for senior citizens and lower working man. Member of income. Tax exemptions for military. various civic organizations. Smaller government and less regulations. Professional experience: C o m b at Fix broken agencies and departments. Less veteran, DOH administrator, retired with waste of taxpayer dollars by government. 8THE DOMINION POST VOTER'S GUIDE SUNDAY, MAY 24, 2020 GOVERNOR

George Douglas Six H. Wood “Woody”Thrasher merce; West Virginia University Hos- West Virginians can have the American Par ty: Re publican Par ty: Re publican pital Board. dream and this is the West Virginia I will Professional experience: Ag e: 61 Ag e: 65 Star ted fight for. The Thrasher Group in 1983, current Re s i d e n c e : Wadestown Re s i d e n c e : Bridgeport Top priorities: West Virginia must chairman of the board of The Thrasher E d u c at i o n: Bachelor’s E d u c at i o n : B a ch e - G ro u p. diversify the economy for more and bet- degree, agricultural busi- lor’s degree, civil engi- Campaign statement: West Virginia ter jobs, stronger schools and infras- ness management. neering, West Virginia Political and civic is hurting and has been losing pop- tructure improvements, which includes University, 1977. ulation at an alarming rate. We need ex p e r i e n c e : Never been a broadband. Our drug crisis must be Political and civic broadband, school choice and better politician. aggressively attacked on multiple fronts ex p e r i e n c e : Commerce roads. We need more and better jobs. Professional experi- and our coal and gas industries need secretary, 2017-2018; Har- Most importantly, we need a full-time ence: Lifetime of business rison County Chamber of governor. We must protect the unborn more support. Our constitution must and farming experiences. George Six Woody Commerce; West Vir- and fight the drug epidemic. I’m a con- lead the way and our conservative values Thirty-two years of busi- Thrasher ginia Chamber of Com- servative who will protect our values. must be protected. ness experience in the real estate industry, surveying, engineer- ing and aerial mapping. Eight years work- Jody Murphy official with the Pleasants County Devel- and my children’s [children] to live in ing in the finance industry, the poultry Par ty: D e m o c r at opment Authority. Founder and chair- West Virginia. I don’t want to go to Ohio industry in Moorefield, Alma, Va., Tim- Ag e: 47 man for MOV Launchpad or North Carolina to visit my grand- berville, Va., and Petersburg. Re s i d e n c e : Pa rke r s bu r g Initiative, a new business children. To do that we need to recruit Campaign statement: No reply. E d u c at i o n : UCLA; University of Con- and entrepreneurship and retain residents and grow and diver- Top priorities: No reply. cord located at Athens, i.e. Concord Col- pitch context. Newspaper sify the economy. I can do that. lege, Class of 1996. reporter for almost 15 Top priorities: Recruit and retain Political and civic experience: years who covered gov- residents. We need more taxpayers, not More gubernatorial candidate N o n e. ernment, education and more taxes. Diversify the economy. I information on Page 9. Professional experience: For mer bu s i n e s s propose giving land away for industry director of Pleasants Area Chamber of Jody Campaign state- and manufacturing. Provide opportuni- Commerce, Pleasants County CVB and Murphy ment: I want my children ties for free post-secondary education.

Stephen Smith that helped start 300 rural small busi- Par ty: Democrat nesses, after school programs and com- Ag e: 40 munity health projects and won 27 policy Re s i d e n c e : Charleston victories at the Capitol (raising the min- Education: I went to imum wage, expanding school breakfasts, Holz Elementary in child abuse prevention and more). That Charleston before my fam- organization won statewide and national ily moved to Texas. I grad- recognition for creating jobs, bringing uated from Plano Senior millions to the state in economic activity High School, Harvard Col- and winning victories for West Virginia’s lege (B.A.) and the London most vulnerable children. School of Economics (mas- Campaign statement: We want a peo- ter’s). But the most impor- ple’s government. Find the people who Stephen tant lessons I've learned work the hardest and sacrifice the most — Smith came from fighting along- t h at ’s whose side we’re on. We’re the only side working families. At campaign that’s visited every county at age 21, I was arrested alongside cooks and least twice, holding 197 town halls; the janitors fighting for a living wage. We won only campaign with a unionized staff; the that fight, and I've since spent my career only campaign with a full policy platform fighting crooked politicians and corpo- (and how we pay for it), written by West rate lobbyists. Virginians. Read our plans at wvcant- Political and civic experience: I have wait.com/platform-plans and help us worked with dozens of organizations — make them better. both as a staff person and volunteer: Cub Top priorities: My priority is to serve Scouts, Coalfield Development Corpora- the people of West Virginia, not lobbyists. tion, KISRA, Kanawha Public Library, T- We ’re the only campaign that rejects cor- ball assistant coach, West Virginia Center porate PAC money, and the only one that on Budget and Policy. My political expe- supports caps on drug prices, a corporate rience is mostly working behind the crime and political corruption division in scenes, helping train more than 175 West the state police, an end to election buying, Virginians who are under-represented in full cannabis legalization, $150 million in government to run for office. tax breaks for small businesses, the broad- Professional experience: Most band middle mile and teacher raises. recently, I ran the West Virginia Healthy T hat’s also why we’re winning in the polls Kids and Families Coalition —a group and fundraising. www.wvcantwait.com. SUNDAY, MAY 24, 2020 VOTER'S GUIDE THE DOMINION POST 9 ATTORNEY GENERAL GOVERNOR

Sam Brown Petsonk ney general’s Consumer Protection and Ben Salango commissioner, I secured 12 weeks of Party: D e m o c r at Antitrust Division. Par ty: Democrat paid family leave for workers, created Ag e: 35 Campaign statement: As a Morgan- Ag e: 46 union jobs, cleared the wait list for Re s i d e n c e : Edmond, Fayette County town native and a ninth generation West Re s i d e n c e : Charleston seniors who needed hot meals and built E d u c at i o n : Brandeis Virginian, I care deeply about the people of E d u c at i o n : Po l i t i c a l the Shawnee Sports Complex. I know University, B.A.; Washing- the Mountain State. I live in Fayette County science from West Vir- how to get things done. It’swhy Ihave ton & Lee University and work in Beckley. I owe a great deal to ginia University, 1994; the support of the AFL-CIO, firefighters, School of Law, J.D. Mon County, where my parents met each J.D., West Virginia Uni- educators, sheriffs and labor unions Political and civic other and much of my family has lived and versity College of Law, across our state. ex p e r i e n c e : Legislative worked over the years. Since the 1980s, we’ve 1998; Shady Spring High Top priorities: As governor, I will assistant to U.S. Sens. seen tens of thousands of West Virginians School , 1991. work to make health care affordable and Robert C. Byrd and Carte lose their jobs, health care and sometimes Political and civic accessible for West Virginians and pro- Sam Goodwin; Ameri- their life savings, as our factories and mines Ben experience: K a n awh a tect our rural hospitals from Petsonk Corps/VISTA worker in have downsized or closed. Salango County commissioner. bankruptcy. I will diversify the economy Mullens, Wyoming County. Top priorities: Protecting what our Professional experi- and strengthen our workforce by Professional experience: As a lawyer people have earned and defending our ence: Attorney, founding partner of Pre- expanding vocational and technical for nonprofit legal services, I have rep- basic rights. To those ends, I will: with- ston & Salango, PLLC; founder and training. My plans will actually fix and resented hundreds of working families to draw support for Morrisey’s lawsuit to owner, 304Tees. upgrade roads, and strengthen our pub- deliver millions in judgments, black lung strip health care from hundreds of thou- Campaign statement: I’malic schools by reducing class sizes and benefits, safe and healthful workplaces — sands of West Virginians; enforce wage Kanawha County commissioner, attor- give educators a raise in order to recruit all critical for our state during this era of and benefit laws to prevent more West ney and small business owner. I’ve spent and retain teachers and school service Virginians from losing wages, benefits or pandemic. As a legislative assistant my career fighting for the little guy. As personnel. advised U.S. Sens. Robert C. Byrd and retirement income (including intervening Carte Goodwin. Established a nonprofit in hospital mergers, mass layoffs, and wo rke r s ’rights law practice. Held the Chapter 11 bankruptcies to protect critical Skadden Public Interest Fellowship to health care, jobs and communities; These gubernatorial candidates did not respond: Republican Mike Folk and create the Miner Safety & Health Project enhance consumer protection by increas- Democrats Douglas Hughes and Ron Stollings. in West Virginia, American Bar Asso- ing the number of settlements and enforce- c i at i o n’s Steiger Fellowship in the attor- ment actions by the attorney general.

Isaac Sponaugle Club, National Rifle Association. Par ty: D e m o c r at i c Professional experience: General Ag e: 41 partner in the Sponaugle & Sponaugle Re s i d e n c e : F ranklin, law firm located in Franklin. Practicing Pendleton County law in State West Virginia since 2004. E d u c at i o n : B a ch e l o r Campaign statement: My wife, Tasha, of Science in business and I live in Franklin. I’m an attorney and a member of the House of Delegates. In administration from West 2012, I became the first person elected Virginia University with from Pendleton County in 46 years to the an emphasis in finance; Legislature. I'm the current Minority WVU College of Law, J.D. Deputy Whip and have served four con- Political and civic Isaac secutive terms as a Delegate. I’ve fought ex p e r i e n c e : House of Del- Sponaugle against bills pushed by the corrupt special egates, 55th District, 2012, interests. I've fought to protect the health- 2014, 2016 and 2018. Current Minority care, wages, and property rights of all Deputy Whip. Statewide Select Commit- citizens. I will continue this fight as your tees of the West Virginia Law Institute next attorney general. and State Supreme Court of Appeals’ Top priorities: My top two priorities as Community Supervision Committee. attorney general are: first, stop Patrick Represented 15th Senatorial District on Mor risey’s attack on our health care sys- the State Democratic Executive Commit- tem. As attorney general, he is suing the tee. Pendleton County Democratic Exec- federal government to end the Affordable utive Committee chairman since 2011. Care Act. If successful, 37% of West Vir- State Bar Association, South Branch Val- ginians with a pre-existing condition may ley Bar Association, Pendleton County lose their health insurance coverage. If you Bar Association, West Virginia Associ- had or get cancer, heart disease, a stroke, ation for Justice, Pendleton Community high blood pressure or even diabetes, then Care Board of Directors, Pendleton you have a pre-existing condition. Mor- County Chamber of Commerce, Pendle- risey wants to either cancel or increase the ton County Farm Bureau, Franklin Lions cost of your health insurance for it.

Republican Patrick Morrisey is unopposed in the primary election. He will be included in the general election The Dominion Post Voter’s Guide. 10 THE DOMINION POST VOTER'S GUIDE SUNDAY, MAY 24, 2020 COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE

Kent Leonhardt ator, farmer, formerly served in the Roy Ramey as an officer. Par ty: Republican United States Marine Corps retiring at Par ty: Re publican Campaign statement: Small local Ag e: 66 Lt. Col. Ag e: 50 farms supporting local communities Re s i d e n c e : Monongalia County Campaign statement: While serv- Re s i d e n c e : Lesa g e, using regenerative practices will provide E d u c at i o n: Bachelor ing as the commissioner of agriculture Cabell County quality, nutritious food which strength- over the last three years, my team and I of Science, wildlife man- E d u c at i o n : Marshall ens the local economy and improves food have worked to find efficiencies, as well agement; master’s, busi- U n ive r s i t y. safety and security while providing more as start new programs to benefit West ness management; grad- Political and civic Virginia agriculture. We are continually job opportunities. uate, USMC Command ex p e r i e n c e : Not a profes- working towards helping veterans, elim- Top priorities: Reduce the onerous and Staff College; grad- sional politician, with no inating oppressive regulations on our bureaucracy for small farmers, restore previous office. Previous uatem Defense Intelli- farmers, improving our environment consumer rights of access to foods such as activism to influence leg- gence College; fellow- and supporting growth within our Roy Ramey farm fresh dairy, improve environment islation for agriculture, Kent ship with Director agribusinesses. If re-elected, I look for- gun rights and home by reducing harmful toxins used in agri- Leonhardt National Security ward to continuing to lead improve- school freedom. culture, reduce government spending in Ag ency. ments at the WVDA for a more pros- Professional experience: Small order to cut taxes, education in regen- Political and civic experience: Cur- perous West Virginia. farmer using regenerative practices as erative practices, reduce the bar to enter rent commissioner of agriculture, Farm Top priorities: Continuing to pro- into the field of agriculture, improve mar- Bureau, Marine Corps League, Amer- mote agricultural education, expanding used by Joel Salatin. Army Reserves, with ican Legion. specialty crops while maintaining the over 31 years of service and still serving ket access of local fresh foods. Professional experience: Cur rently ones we have, continuing to ensure a serve as the commissioner of agricul- safe, affordable and abundant food sup- Foundation, real estate, retail grocery ture for West Virginia, former state sen- p ly. Bob Beach Party: D e m o c r at supervisor, perishable meat commodities Ag e: 60 bu ye r. More commissioner of agriculture candidate information on Residence: Morg antown Campaign statement: Life would be Page 11. E d u c at i o n : Fairmont vastly different if not for agriculture. State University, Political Agriculture is not simply plants and ani- Science; Spruce School of mals, but includes urban and rural devel- Real Estate; Andrew opment of water, food, fiber and even Young School of Public internet. While the foundation has been Po l i cy. traditional farming applications rooted Political and civic in our soil, agriculture offers a bounty of ex p e r i e n c e : 2011-present, education and economic opportunities. Bob Beach West Virginia State Sen- Agriculture is not a single seed or idea, ate; 2001-10, West Virginia yet carefully planted and cultivated will House of Delegates; 1998- grow a community. Let’s grow West Vir- 2008 Monongalia Planning Commission; ginia together. former House of Delegates chair of Agri- Top priorities: As your next com- culture; Legislative Committee on Agri- missioner of agriculture, I see farmers culture, 20 years; WVU Davis School of uniquely positioned to drive our economy Agriculture Visitation Team; Southern forward and in turn our lifestyle choices. Legislative Conference, Ag. Committee Our pandemic situation has shed a light member; former Senate chair of Trans- on our national food supply and just how portation; Blue Ribbon Commission on fragile it can be. We must nurture and Transportation; Legislative Oversight foster new horizons within our West Vir- Commission on Education Accountabil- ginia food supply and storage. As such, we ity; West Virginia Holocaust Education should have a department which is Commission; Marion County Historical responsive to the agricultural commu- S o c i e t y. nity; transparency and communication Professional experience: E xe c u t ive are crucial if we are to elevate sales and director of Garrett Community College p ro d u c t i o n .

Not sure if your vote will count if you write in someone’s name? According to the West Virginia Secretary of State, only official write-in candidates will have their votes tallied; people who simply have their name written on a ballot are not eligible to win any election. In each election, official write-in candidates’names will be posted at the entrance of each polling place and will be provided at the poll worker table inside the polling place, upon request by a voter. An individual may file as an official write-in candidate by submitting a Write-In Candidate Certificate of Announcement with the proper filing officer no later than the 49th day before the election. SUNDAY, MAY 24, 2020 VOTER'S GUIDE THE DOMINION POST 11

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William “JR”Keplinger Also, since 1991, I have operated a suc- Dave Miller presently retired. I have been an active Party: D e m o c r at cessful business that provides animal Party: D e m o c r at beef and field crop farmer for years and Ag e: 51 bedding for farm animals, called Ag e: 74 participated in our local farmers’mar- Re s i d e n c e : Moorefield Keplinger Shavings. Re s i d e n c e : Tunnelton kets. I have been a teacher, principal, E d u c at i o n : Bachelor of Science from Campaign statement: Agriculture is E d u c at i o n : Graduated Tunnelton coach and director of personnel in West Vi r g i n i a ’s public schools. I have served West Virginia University a bright spot in West Virginia’s economy. High School, B.A. Fair- WVU and four WVU presidents in key in resource management Even in these times of uncertainty in our mont State University, positions, including as WVU govern- and economics from the international trade arenas, our agricul- M.A., physical education ment relations director for State Gov- School of Agriculture. and administration from ture can and will continue to benefit the ernment and then as WVU associate Political and civic citizens of our state. We are part of the the University of Vir- provost and director of extension. ex p e r i e n c e : Elected bigger picture. We need to encourage all ginia. Campaign statement: I have Hardy County commis- West Virginians to take a look at the Political and civic focused on listening to voters across sioner, served 18 years as advance technology that allows you to experience: While I was West Virginia, while using social media William well as being an elected make a part-time or full-time income Dave Miller a teacher and adminis- and small group meetings to commu- Keplinger board member of the West doing something you love to do. trator, I was elected to nicate with constituents. Many have Virginia County Commis- voteke plinger.com. both the House of Del- told me they respect my experience in sioners Association for 12 years during Top priorities: Food safety is of pri- egates and the Senate in the West Vir- small farming and my service in edu- that time. Moorefield Lions Club member, ority for the West Virginia Agriculture ginia Legislature. I served as deputy cation, in state government and the 17 years; Fraternal Order of Eagles; Department. Plant and animal health go commissioner of agriculture under Gus West Virginia Legislature. I believe I am Hardy County Rod & Gun Club; since 11 hand-in-hand with the health of all cit- Douglass for five years. qualified for this office and would be years of age, I have picked banjo with my Professional experience: I am very proud to serve. family bluegrass band performing for izens in our great state. We need to market numerous community benefits, and I am West Virginia products! We need to allow a member of the Moorefield Church of the the citizens to have the opportunity to B re t h re n . purchase West Virginia products. By More supreme court of appeals candidate information on Professional experience: I am a third expanding agriculture technologies and Page 12. generation farmer. I live on the family increasing agriculture opportunities, the farm. We raise 700,000 broiler chickens State of West Virginia will have a bigger, per year and have 65 head of brood cows. better, more stable economy.

STATE SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS DIVISION 1 Tim Armstead mer adjunct professor of constitutional Ag e: 55 law, University of Charleston; law clerk to Re s i d e n c e : Elkview United States District Judge David A. E d u c at i o n : B.A. history and political Faber, 1992-1994; attorney, Spilman, science, University of Thomas, Battle & Klostermeyer, 1990- Charleston; law degree, 1992; library assistant, West Virginia WVU College of Law. Archives and History Library, 1983-1986. Political and civic Campaign statement: I am honored experience: Chief justice, to serve as chief justice of your supreme January 2020–p re s e n t ; court. I have worked hard to restore our and justice, September people’s trust in the court and have 2018–present, West Vir- helped establish high standards of ethics Tim ginia Supreme Court of and accountability. A fiscal conservative, Armstead Appeals; speaker of the I have reduced the court’s budget, elim- West Virginia House of inating wasteful spending of the taxpay- Delegates, 2015-2018; House minority ers’hard-earned tax dollars. If re-elected, leader, 2007-2015; minority chair, House I will continue this work. I will follow the Judiciary Committee, 2005-2007; member, Constitution and the rule of law and not West Virginia House of Delegates, 1998- legislate from the bench. 2018; executive assistant to the chief-of- Top priorities: While we have made staff, office of Gov. Cecil H. Underwood, tremendous progress, we must continue 1997-1998; member, Archives and History to rebuild the trust of our citizens by Commission, 1990-1994; press intern, performing our work with integrity, effi- office of Gov. Arch A. Moore Jr., 1986- ciency and openness. In addition, the 1987. opioid crisis in our state has resulting in Professional experience: In-house devastating abuse and neglect of many attorney, natural gas industry, 2001-2016; children. Our judges need additional attorney, Steptoe & Johnson, 1998-2001; tools, such as drug counseling and family executive assistant to the chief-of-staff for services and additional family treatment Gov. Cecil H. Underwood, 1997-1998; attor- courts to help ensure each child can grow ney, Carey, Hill and Scott, 1994-1997; for- up in a safe, healthy and loving home. 12 THE DOMINION POST VOTER'S GUIDE SUNDAY, MAY 24, 2020 STATE SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS DIVISION 1

David Hummel, Jr. nearly every aspect of the law. As a circuit Richard Neely works Inc. 2015-present; professor of eco- Ag e: Currently I am 49, but by the June court judge, I have presided over thou- Ag e: 78 nomics, University of Charleston, 1978- 9 election I will be 50 sands of criminal and civil actions, Re s i d e n c e : Charleston 1989; member of the Yale Law School Residence: Moundsville including more than 70 jury trials. I am E d u c at i o n : A.B. Dartmouth College Executive Committee, 2008-2012: author E d u c at i o n : J.D., Uni- the only candidate in my race who has (economics) 1964; LL.B. of several books and major articles, including the book, “How Courts Gov- versity of Oklahoma Col- this valuable experience. Yale Law School, 1967. ern America”and The Atlantic cover lege of Law, with Distinc- Campaign statement: I am the only Political and civic tion, 1995; B.B.A. (busi- story, “The Politics of Crime.” candidate in my division who has ever ex p e r i e n c e : Captain, ness administration) Mar- U.S. Army Artillery, Campaign statement: At present been a circuit court judge. Although it is shall University, cum Republic of Vietnam, West Virginia courts are a shambles, laude, 1992; National Judi- not a requirement, I believe that serving 1967-1969; member, West which means that, because of inordinate cial College, general juris- as a circuit court judge provides invalu- Virginia House of Dele- delay and indifference to the problems of diction course, October able insight and experience to being truly working people, the courts aren’t per- David gates from Marion 2009, Reno, Nev.; graduate qualified to serve as a justice of West Richard forming their primary function. I pledge Hummel County, 1971-1973; chair- of John Marshall High Vi r g i n i a ’s highest court. In that position, Neely man, Marion County to use the courts at every opportunity to School, Glen Dale, Marshall County. I preside over the Drug Treatment Court Board of Public Health, return control of this country to the Political and civic experience: At where we work to help people and fam- 1969-1973; justice and chief justice, West working people. the age of 38, I was elected to serve as a Top priorities: Currently the West ilies overcome addiction and manage Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals, circuit court judge. In 2016, I was re- 1973-1995. Virginia Supreme Court is backed up mental health issues. elected and am currently in my second Professional experience: Practic- between 19 and 28 months. This is Top priorities: When elected, I want eight-year term serving as the chief judge ing lawyer 1969-1973; West Virginia because the court refuses to follow Arti- of the Second Judicial Circuit (lower por- to take the knowledge and experience I Supreme Court Justice and chief justice cle 8, Section 4 of the state Constitution. tion of the northern panhandle). I am the have gained over my career, including the 1973-1995; practicing lawyer at Neely & Where courts are incompetent the only candidate in my race who does not 12 years as a circuit court judge, and work Callaghan, Charleston, 1995-present; strong beat the weak every time, I will reside in Kanawha County. Counties to further develop West Virginia’s general counsel, Charleston Gazette work to make the courts efficient north of Kanawha County have unique approach to dealing with addiction and 2010–2018; general counsel, WiLine Net- ag ain. issues which I am thoroughly knowl- mental health issues. All too often, per- edgeable about. sons charged with crimes or alleged to Professional experience: As an attor- STATE SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS DIVISION 3 ney actively engaged in the practice of have abused children are drug addicts law, I represented individuals, businesses and/or have undiagnosed and untreated or the State of West Virginia (five years as mental or psychological disorders. I know since taking office. As a public servant, I an assistant prosecuting attorney) in we can do more and better. Lora Ann Dyer Ag e: 44 created the Jackson County Drug Court, Re s i d e n c e : Ripley initiated programs to tackle truancy STATE SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS DIVISION 2 E d u c at i o n : I was the and worked with local churches and first member of my fam- organizations to find solutions to the ily to attend college. I drug crisis. One of my greatest joys in graduated from Mar- service is speaking to our children at erature (later named German studies); Jim Douglas shall University. I then and J.D., 1977, WVU, where I served as schools and other events about their Ag e: 69 studied environmental president of the Student Bar Associa- dreams and goals for a bright future. Re s i d e n c e : Charleston engineering in England tion. Professional experience: My first E d u c at i o n : B.A., 1973, and ultimately earned Political and civic experience: legal job was with the West Virginia Morris Harvey College my law degree at West Democrat Executive Committee, vice Lora Dyer Supreme Court where I worked for Jus- (now UC), double major in Virginia University. chair, Braxton County, 1993; Lions Club; tice Albright. I also worked as a law clerk history and political sci- Political and civic board member and officer, West Virginia for Judge Stucky, and then as an assis- ence; M.A., 1975, WVU, in Jim ex p e r i e n c e : Elected circuit judge in German history and lit- Douglas SEE DOUGLAS,K-13 2016, worked on number of initiatives SEE DYER 3,K-13 SUNDAY, MAY 24, 2020 VOTER'S GUIDE THE DOMINION POST 13 STATE SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS DIVISION 2 STATE SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS DIVISION 3

DOUGLAS Campaign statement: Sitting around DYER FROM PAGE K-12 FROM PAGE K-12 West Virginia judiciary —the admin- the kitchen table drinking coffee in the istrative office, circuit clerks, magis- Symphony Orchestra, 2010 to present; morning, what is important to you is tant prosecutor before leaving for pri- trate, family and circuit courts. As the whether you will get to see that little member, Usher and Administrative vate practice, where I represented a leader, it is imperative that the supreme grandchild or whether you, a single work- Council, Christ Church United diverse group of clients, from large com- court provide guidance and training, ing mom, will get child support. I am the Methodist, Charleston, 2015 to present; communicate objectives effectively, put only supreme court candidate who has a panies to police officers. I also worked as adjunct professor for Glenville State Col- general counsel for the West Virginia together cohesive teams and adopt lege and Fairmont State College. substantial background in family law, as State Auditor’s Office before being appropriate rules to deal with the chal- Professional experience: Law clerk a parent, a grandparent, an attorney and lenges facing the court system, espe- for the Honorable William M. Kidd, chief a Family Court judge, and that’s what I elected circuit judge. judge of the 14th Judicial Circuit, 1976; bring to the table ... your kitchen table. Top priorities: Justices on the cially the current abuse and neglect prosecuting attorney, 1985-88, Braxton Top priorities: It is my intention to supreme court are the leaders of the c r i s i s. County; Legal Services coordinator, restore practical experience to the RESA IV, 1988; 2017-present, Family Court supreme court. There are justices there judge, Kanawha County; member, West now who have never cross-examined a Virginia State Bar Board of Governors, witness, never picked a jury and never John A. Hutchison Trial Division Office, 1991–2019; worked twice; Client Protection Fund Committee, argued a case in front of the court on which Ag e: 69 as a construction laborer, carpenter’s 2007-present; 20-plus years, family law they now sit. Family law needs a justice Residence: B e ck l e y helper, framing carpenter and steel- CLE instructor; published author, ABA; champion. This court needs someone who E d u c at i o n : B.A., Davis & Elkins Col- worker on the bridge construction over argued over 40 cases to the West Virginia will put the brakes on those justices with lege; J.D., West Virginia University Law the New River in Hinton during hol- Supreme Court; tried cases in 44 of the 55 no family law background and who will S ch o o l . idays and summer breaks from school. state counties. say, “But what about the kids?” Political and civic Campaign statement: I'm running ex p e r i e n c e : Ap p o i n t e d for the supreme court of appeals because to the bench in the Tenth we must restore confidence in a judi- felony trials and my first aggravated mur- Kristina “Kris”Raynes Judicial Circuit (Raleigh ciary wracked by scandal and tainted by der/death penalty trial before I was 30 Ag e: 45 County) by Gov. Gaston politics. Justices must strictly adhere to years old. In 2006, I took a position as a Re s i d e n c e : Eleanor, Putnam County Caperton in 1995 then the Code of Judicial Conduct and avoid E d u c at i o n : 1992 grad- special assistant United States Attorney elected to that seat in not only conflicts of interests but even uate, salutatorian, Buffalo with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the John 1996 and re-elected in the appearance of conflicts of interests. High School; 1996, B.A., Southern District of West Virginia. In Hutchison 2000, 2008 and 2016. Every litigant who appears before the cum laude, criminal jus- 2008, I came to the Putnam County Pros- Appointed to the West court deserves to know that their case tice, Marshall University; ecutor’s office where I focus on felonies, Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals by will be decided fairly, impartially and 2000, J.D., University of especially crimes against children. Gov. Jim Justice in December 2018. For- according to the rule of law. Akron School of Law. Campaign statement: As a state and mer registered official with the Sec- Top priorities: The court must move Political and civic federal prosecutor, I have been holding ondary School Activities Commission in proactively to reduce recidivism and its Kristina ex p e r i e n c e : I am a former people accountable for their actions for soccer and baseball. Former member of resulting cost by expanding the use of Raynes vice chair of Putnam over 20 years. I believe that I can transfer the board of directors of the Beckley- special courts such as the adult and County Republican Exec- that skill set as a prosecutor over to the Raleigh County YMCA. juvenile drug court, family treatment utive Committee; former member of West supreme court to create more trans- Professional experience: Assistant courts and service members courts. Evi- Virginia State Republican Executive parency of the court to the public and to basketball coach, Davis & Elkins Col- Committee; former president of Putnam dence shows these courts hold offenders ensure accountability of the court to the lege, 1972-1974; teacher, Raleigh County County Republican Club; current mem- accountable while helping to keep them citizens of West Virginia. Public Schools, 1974–1975; dorm director ber of Putnam County Republican from re-offending. Finally, the courts Top priorities: As a supreme court and assistant basketball coach, Concord Women; co-chairperson/board member should partner with law enforcement justice, I believe my role would be to University, 1975–1977; partner, Gorman, of Dress for Success, River Cities; sec- and schools to help keep our kids in the interpret the law, not to create the law. It is Sheatsley and Hutchison, 1985–1990; retary/treasurer for the Putnam County Nationwide Insurance, West Virginia classroom and out of the courtroom. School Employee Federal Credit Union; not my goal to be an activist judge with an 2017 Putnam County Republican Woman agenda to legislate from the bench. I of the Year; 2020 James H. Caruthers would like to assist the drug courts/treat- Award for Outstanding Putnam County ment courts to ensure more success for Republican of the Year. defendants who are in recovery. I believe Professional experience: I began at that will have a chain-reaction effect on the Summit County Prosecutor’s Office in the problem of abused and neglected chil- Ohio in 2000, where I tried dozens of dren in West Virginia.

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Elijah Dean Carla Jones William R. “Bill”Wooton more varied and broad-based than any Par ty: Republican Par ty: D e m o c r at Ag e: 75 other candidate. Also, I served as law Ag e: 34 Ag e: 66 Re s i d e n c e : Beckley, Raleigh County clerk to a federal appellate judge, am a Residence: Metz Re s i d e n c e : Fa i r v i ew E d u c at i o n : Woodrow Wilson High former assistant attorney general, for- Education: High school, Calvary E d u c at i o n : 1971 graduate of School (Beckley); Mar- mer prosecutor and have extensive quasi- Christian School in Fairmont. Currently Eisenhower High School, Rialto, shall University; West judicial experience as legislative Judi- enrolled in online classes Calif.; Community Virginia University Col- ciary Chair. at Grantham University, College of the Air lege of Law, editor-in- Campaign statement: Service to my studying engineering Force; A.A.S. water chief, West Virginia Law state and community has always been an management technology. and wastewater Review; Order of the Coif; important part of who I am. I am running Political and civic technology, Fair- graduated at the top of my to continue my public service and ex p e r i e n c e : Concerned mont State College; cl a s s. because my experience makes me Political and civic registered voter since 2005 graduate of William uniquely qualified to be a supreme court Fairmont State Uni- ex p e r i e n c e : West Vir- 2003, wanting to be a voice Wooten justice. I am a retired National Guard Elijah Dean for the working class. Carla versity, B.S. civil ginia House of Delegates, Colonel, worked as a prosecutor, served as Professional experi- Jones engineering technol- 14 years, served as majority leader; West House of Delegates Majority Leader, was ence: Underground union ogy with a minor in Virginia State Senate, 12 years, Judiciary long-time Senate Judiciary Committee coal miner since 2012 at Marion County s a f e t y. chair for 10 years; member, West Virginia Chair and I have a wealth of experience in Law Institute; member, Access to Justice Coal Co. (Loveridge). My current job is as Political and civic experience: the private practice of law. Commission; board member, Camp Daw- a weekly examiner/fireboss. Past jobs An advocate for literacy, I currently Top priorities: Recent events have volunteer as a reader for Read Aloud son Events Center; judge advocate, Post were shuttlecar operator, roof bolter and damaged public confidence in our West Virginia in Marion County. 32, American Legion; member, Board of t r a ck m a n . supreme court. No component of the judi- Directors, Beckley–Raleigh County Campaign statement: If elected, I will When time and travel permit, I vol- Chamber of Commerce; board member, cial system should ever again be sus- protect our freedoms, jobs and people unteer with HeadCount, helping to Raleigh County Convention Center; pected of wasting taxpayer dollars. As a while growing a business environment get people registered and out to vote, and with Reverb, a nonprofit which board member, Raleigh County Commu- justice, I will insist that the court adopt for future generations. promotes environmental sustain- nity Action Association. complete transparency with regard to all Top priorities: Roads, cell phone ability within the music scene. Professional experience: I have been spending, including detailed accounting reception, high-speed internet access, engaged in the private practice of law for of all expenditures related to travel, office JONES veterans and jobs. SEE ,K-15 more than 40 years. I have been involved furnishings and equipment. Absolute in virtually every type of legal proceeding transparency with regard to all judicial possible in West Virginia and have a branch spending is essential to restore wealth of professional experience that is the public’s faith in our highest court.

Joanna I. Tabit Steptoe & Johnson PLLC, a deputy attor- Ag e: 59 ney general with the Office of the Attor- Re s i d e n c e : Charleston ney General in West Virginia, and as a E d u c at i o n : Marshall University, personal law clerk to Justice Thomas B.B.A. in business management, magna McHugh. cum laude, 1983; West Virginia University Campaign statement: I am a lifelong College of Law, 1986. West Virginian and ran for public office to Political and civic improve the lives of the people of our ex p e r i e n c e : Currently a state. I will be a justice for all West circuit judge in Kanawha Virginians and believe that it is critical to County, I was appointed to take politics out of our supreme court. the bench by Gov. Tomblin Now more than ever our court needs a in 2014 and elected in 2016. proven, qualified judge with circuit court In 2018, I ran for justice of experience. I have the experience, the supreme court in a integrity and energy to lead the court in Joanna the next generation. Tabit fractured field in a com- pressed election cycle and Top priorities: Our court system is finished a very close sec- experiencing unforeseen challenges ond to the eventual winner in my first stemming from the drug epidemic. Con- statewide campaign. Energized by your tinued funding for treatment courts, support, I am continuing my commitment including adult and juvenile drug courts, to the people of this state by running ve t e r a n s ’courts and family treatment ag ain. courts, is essential to combat the crisis. Professional experience: With over Further, our court should partner with five years as a circuit judge in the state’s local and state agencies and engage in largest and busiest county, I have the multidisciplinary strategic planning to necessary experience to serve on the identify policies or practice changes to court. Prior to taking the bench, I spent help children and youth who are often my entire professional life, 28 years, in adversely affected by the plight of addic- the courtroom as a member attorney at tion. SUNDAY, MAY 24, 2020 VOTER'S GUIDE THE DOMINION POST 15

STATE SENATE 13TH DISTRICT JONES We face many challenges with foster care, addiction, lack of adequate health FROM PAGE K-14 care and many communities need clean Rebecca Polis Professional experience: T he water. Working people and small busi- Par ty: Republican Democrat Mike Caputo is nesses need to be prioritized over out-of- USAF started me in a career of water Ag e: 70 unopposed in the primary elec- state corporations. I’ll fight for you, my and wastewater treatment, which post- Re s i d e n c e tion for 13th District state sen- friends and neighbors, and be “A Voice : Fairmont service I worked for municipalities as Education: B.A. Florida Beacon Col- ator. Information on him will be For All of Us.” included in the general election large as Houston, Texas, and as small as lege; master’s in strategic leadership, Top priorities: As your state senator, The Dominion Post Voter’s Farmington. Working and raising a fam- Restoration College; hon- I’ll work relentlessly to champion public G u i d e. ily, I returned to school to pursue civil orary doctorate, Logos education from pre-K through higher engineering. After working as a struc- ed; push for improving our state’s University; certified life Republican John Provins did tural designer in Arizona, I returned infrastructure, including repairing and coach, Destiny College. not respond. home to West Virginia and finished my restoring our roads and bridges, Political and civic career with Dominion Energy, enjoying expanding our broadband capabilities ex p e r i e n c e : Marion my time as a union inspector on gas and updating water and wastewater sys- County GOP Executive distribution pipelines. tems; and fight for legislation and Rebecca Committee member; West Campaign statement: As a veteran, resources to battle our addiction epi- Polis Virginia GOP State Exec- retired union worker and loving friend demic. Without advances in these utive Committee member. and neighbor, I’m willing to put in the issues, we can’t expect to bring in jobs or Campaign statement: time and hard work to serve all West keep our sons and daughters from leav- “A Vote for Values.” Virginians to move our state forward. ing the state. Top priorities: Education that ele- vates women’s potential, family values, addiction recovery, job generation. Rupublican Mike Maroney and Democrat Josh Gary did not respond.

HOUSE OF DELEGATES HOUSE OF DELEGATES 49TH DISTRICT 50TH DISTRICT

Brandon Antion Joey Garcia Par ty: D e m o c r at Party: D e m o c r at Ag e: 40 Ag e: 37 Residence: Grafton Re s i d e n c e : Fairmont E d u c at i o n : M.S., E d u c at i o n : J.D., West Educational Leader- Virginia University Col- s h i p. lege of Law; B.A., History, Political and civic West Virginia University; ex p e r i e n c e : First time Fairmont Senior High candidate. Multiple School graduate. activities through the Political and civic Brandon school system. ex p e r i e n c e : Board Mem- Antion Professional expe- Joey ber, Marion County rience: B ro a d c a s t i n g , Garcia Chamber of Commerce, 1999-2004; educator, 2004-present. 2020-present; treasurer, Campaign statement: What if we Fairmont Marion County Regional Air- fully funded our public schools, lev- port Authority, 2019-present; member, eled the playing field for small busi- Fairmont Lions Club, 2019-present; chair, ness and gave our communities a voice West Virginia Juvenile Justice Reform on issues that matter to them at the Oversight Committee, 2015-2018; member C ap i t o l ? (designee), West Virginia Consolidated Top priorities: Right to repair leg- Public Retirement Board, 2013-2015. islation to encourage small business Professional experience: Worked as success, public school excellence, an attorney for over 10 years. From 2012 to affordable health care for all West Vir- 2017, worked in the office of the governor g i n i a n s. of West Virginia, including serving as deputy general legal counsel and leg- islative director to Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin. Republican Amy Summers is Since 2017, practiced law at the Manchin unopposed in the primary election Injury Law Group in Fairmont, repre- for delegate from the 49th District. senting individuals as a trial lawyer in Information on her will be in the personal injury, civil rights and con- general election Voter’s Guide. sumer protection cases. Democrat Mike Manypenny did Campaign statement: I am running not respond. SEE GARCIA,K-16 16 THE DOMINION POST VOTER'S GUIDE SUNDAY, MAY 24, 2020 HOUSE OF DELEGATES 50TH DISTRICT

Aryanna Islam people. We have a long labor history, Andrew Mills GARCIA Par ty: Democrat whether that be coal miner unions, Par ty: D e m o c r at FROM PAGE K-15 Ag e: 20 teacher unions or all the strikes in Ag e: 41 Re s i d e n c e : Fairmont between. That is what makes us who we Re s i d e n c e : Carolina for the West Virginia House of Del- E d u c at i o n : East Fair- are and I want to make sure we don’t lose E d u c at i o n : Gradu- egates to put families first and make mont High School, 2018; that special quality. I am running so ated Hampshire High sure Marion County will always be a West Virginia University young people like me are able to stay here School, attended great place to live, work and raise a 2022, political science and and build a life. Potomac State College f amily. addiction studies. Top priorities: Protecting the public and Fairmont State Top priorities: I will fight to bring Political and civic education system and teacher union- University, completed more high quality jobs to Marion ex p e r i e n c e : Member of ization rights, alleviating the addiction basic training at Fort County, ensure access to quality health WVU Democrats; United crisis by focusing on the most vulner- Sill and AIT at Red- care for all Marion County residents, States Senate Page, 2017; Aryanna able populations and assessing what Andrew stone Arsenal in 1997. and support measures that invest in Islam intern for Sen. Joe Mills Completed the State they need and elevating the economy by Marion County’s future. I will advocate Manchin, 2019; West Vir- Police Academy Basic supporting small businesses instead of for investing in our public school teach- ginia House intern, 2020. Class 155 in 2013. giving tax breaks to big corporations. ers and service personnel, our local Professional experience: Cur rent Political and civic experience: higher education institutions (WVU, college student. Also shifting our state government from Volunteer and advocate for The Amer- Fairmont State University and Pier- Campaign statement: West Vir- bowing down to outside interests, like ican Foundation for Suicide Preven- pont CTC) and our secondary roads and ginia’s beauty is not only in its moun- ALEC, and instead investing in our own tion; help organize and run the annual broadband infrastructure. tains, streams and valleys but also in its p e o p l e. Morgantown Community Out of the Darkness Walk, which raises funding for suicide prevention programs such HOUSE OF DELEGATES as Safe TALK, ASIST training, as well Republicans Phil Mallow, Darton McIntire and Guy Ward are unopposed in as other programs throughout the the primary election for delegates from the 50th District. Information on them 51ST DISTRICT s t at e. will be included in the general election The Dominion Post Voter’s Guide. Professional experience: Over 23 Democrats Michael Angelucci, Jon Dodds, Jarryd Powell and C.A. Starcher Jeffrey A. Budkey did not respond. Par ty: D e m o c r at years of military experience with the Ag e: 19 U.S. Army Reserves which includes Re s i d e n c e : Morgantown four deployments to: Afghanistan, E d u c at i o n : Nor th 2002; Iraq, 2008; Afghanistan, 2011; and Allegheny Senior High again in 2015. Performed several duties School, West Virginia Uni- overseas, including squad leader, versity John Chambers accountable officer and NCOIC, han- College of Business. dling thousands of civilian contrac- Political and civic tors. Retired on Jan. 14, 2020, with rank ex p e r i e n c e : N/A of Staff Sargent. Attended the State Campaign statement: Police Academy Class 155. Joined WVU It’s time to bring fresh Police Department in 2012 and Fair- Jeffrey voices and ideas to Budkey mont State University Police in 2018. Charleston. My motto is Campaign statement: I live by the “Make a better world values of honesty and integrity. I have where you’re going, than the one you’re always lived to help and protect others, coming from.”Making a better world and I will continue to do it as your means building each other up, not ripping delegate. I know when to listen, when each other down. Treating everyone with to negotiate and reason and when to respect and dignity. Working together for fight. I never fight as hard as when I’m the betterment of all people is real fighting to protect others. As your del- prog ress. egate, I promise to always fight for you, Top priorities: Raising the state min- the working families of Marion County, imum wage to a living wage, bringing and never take a corporate donation. good jobs back to West Virginia, ending Top priorities: Jobs, roads, edu- discrimination on the basis of sexual cation and the opioid crisis. Create jobs orientation, raising state education per- by taking tax breaks given to out-of- formance by hiring more good teachers state corporations and give them to and making class sizes smaller so kids get local businesses. Repeal Right to Work, the chance to succeed that they deserve, putting West Virginians to work on our ending the opioid epidemic that has infrastructure with good union jobs. impacted so many lives and much more. Make education the priority and bring respect back to educators. Use More House 51st candidate cannabis legalization to fully fund PEIA. 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Barbara Evans Fleischauer attorney in West Virginia since 1982; for- Danielle Walker to keep my seat in the people’s House Par ty: D e m o c r at mer special assistant attorney general Par ty: Democrat because I want to continue making a Ag e: 66 and general counsel, United Mine Work- Ag e: 43 difference. I began as an activist for Re s i d e n c e : Morg antown ers District 31, investigator. Re s i d e n c e : Dellsow kindness and justice, and am an activist E d u c at i o n : B.A., Campaign statement: My experience E d u c at i o n : N ew legislator, speaking for the voiceless, Allegheny College; J.D. helps me get things done at the Leg- Iberia Senior High fighting for the vulnerable and to make W V U. islature during the short 60 day session, School; University of our government serve the needs of the Political and civic and all year long. I listen and respond Louisiana at Lafayette people of West Virginia. Policy matters ex p e r i e n c e : Cur rent when citizens ask for help. I am a fighter (some college); account- and I am fighting for good policies and member of House of Del- when it comes to fairness for individuals, ing certificate from the good laws in West Virginia. egates; minority chair for our county and for West Virginia. I am Teche Area Technical Top priorities: Fostering a fair econ- House Committee on Judi- a hard worker. My legal training helps me I n s t i t u t e. omy that protects unions and workers; Barbara ciary; former chair, House to be a strong advocate for women and Danielle Political and civic affordable housing; fighting for the Committee on Constitu- Fleischauer families, veterans and seniors, employees Walker ex p e r i e n c e : House of equal and fair treatment of all no matter tional Revision; former and small businesses. Delegates, District 51, the disability, sexuality, gender, race, co-chair, Joint Veterans Affairs, Joint Top priorities: We all want a West 2019-present; candidate, House of Del- ethnicity, religion or economic status; Equal Pay Commission and Joint Juve- Virginia where everyone can feel at home. egates, District 51, 2018. criminal justice reform; food insecurity nile Task Force; former vice chair, House We need to focus on common goals, rather Professional experience: D i re c t and tackling the stigma around it; Health and Human Resources; current than squabbling over issues that divide care worker employed by Public Part- cannabis legalization; investing in qual- House and joint member, Judiciary, nership, home school educator for ity public education; addressing the Health & Human Resources, Veterans us. My top priorities will be fixing our youngest son. addiction epidemic by improving access Affairs, and Rule-Making Review Com- health care system so that it works even Campaign statement: I am running to treatment and recovery services. mittees; current member, House Rules in a crisis, good jobs with decent benefits Committee; past member, House Finance, and fixing our roads. I always fight for Select Committee on Workers Compen- public and higher education and those Republicans Cindy Frich, Joe Statler, Justin White, Todd Stainbrook and sation, Technology Committees. with extra needs so that we all feel at Zach Lemaire are unopposed in the primary election for delegates from the Professional experience: Licensed h o m e. 51st District. Information on them will be included in the general election The Dominion Post Voter’s Guide. Evan Hansen ernment agencies, nonprofits, attorneys, Par ty: D e m o c r at i c businesses and individuals. Developed Ag e: 53 computer models, provided testimony on Re s i d e n c e : Morgantown issues related to environmental laws and E d u c at i o n : M.S., energy and policies and led multi-disciplinary resources, University of research teams that integrate science and California-Berkeley; B.S., p o l i cy. computer science and Campaign statement: In my first two engineering, Mas- legislative sessions, I’ve brought prin- sachusetts Institute of cipled, thoughtful leadership to Technolog y. Charleston. As a scientist, I base deci- Political and civic sions on facts and evidence, and not the ex p e r i e n c e : First elected requests of lobbyists. I support wise to the House of Delegates investments in West Virginia’s future to Evan in 2018. A father, scientist Hansen strengthen public education and trade and founder of a small schools, fix local roads and infrastructure business. Member of Morgantown Rotary and address the drug epidemic. I’ve also and the Chamber of Commerce and taken bold steps to create 21st century serves on the Spark! Imagination and jobs that will diversify West Virginia’s Science Center and Read Aloud boards. e c o n o my. Also serves on the U.S. EPA’s Local Gov- Top priorities: After spearheading ernment Advisory Council. Prior to being passage of the bipartisan solar jobs bill in elected, provided invited testimony before state and federal legislative com- 2020, I’ll continue to work toward diver- m i t t e e s. sifying West Virginia’s economy so that Professional experience: Fo u n d e d our children and grandchildren have and serves as president of Downstream opportunities to stay in the state. I’ll help Strategies, a 14-person consulting firm restart our economy that has been dam- based in Morgantown. Offers consulting aged by the COVID-19 pandemic. I’ll services to help build resilient commu- invest in public education and the foster nities, promote economic development care system and advocate for Monongalia and protect the environment. Evan has 30 County to get its fair share of state funds years of experience consulting for gov- to fix local roads and infrastructure.

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John Williams that we protect what they already have. Justin Hough Guard, Public Affairs NCO, former Mil- itary Police. Par ty: Democrat Campaign statement: My involve- Par ty: Re publican Campaign statement: I am running Ag e: 29 ment in government stemmed from my Ag e: 34 to represent you, the people, in District 52 Residence: Morg antown strong desire to work for the community Re s i d e n c e : K i n g wo o d in the West Virginia House of Delegates. I E d u c at i o n : B a ch e l o r ’s degree, West and its people, that I care about. West E d u c at i o n : Master’s Virginia, and more specifically Monon- of education, Fairmont am passionate about our communities, Virginia University. county and state, and want to do my part galia County, has always been my home, State; B.S. in journalism, Political and civic to keep us great. We’ll do that through and I want to make it an even better place WVU; educational lead- ex p e r i e n c e : I was elected transparency, proven leadership, invest- to live for all of its inhabitants. ership, Salem Univer- to the House of Delegates ing in our people and local business, and Top priorities: Roads, senior issues, s i t y. in 2016 and am currently ensuring that we promote the interests of education and economic development Political and civic finishing my second term. Preston County and West Virginia and have been and continue to be my pri- Additionally, I proudly ex p e r i e n c e : C a n d i d at e not outside establishments. My family serve on various boards orities. I believe that I have contributed to Justin in 2018. Although I do and I thank you for your support. John within our community. the advancement of those issues in many Hough not have previous polit- Top priorities: Williams Professional experi- regards. However, there is still a lot of ical experience, the 1. Invest in our state and our people; ence: I work in financial work to be done, and I would be humbled experience throughout my life and prevent population decrease in our state services for Northwestern Mutual, where if the citizens of the 51st District would careers have outfitted my toolbox with (10,000-15,000 per year) by investing in I work with clients to help them achieve permit me the opportunity to continue the necessary tools to work with our small businesses (tax breaks too small, their financial goals, while making sure working on their behalf. citizens and lead our county and state. local businesses, not out of state mil- Professional experience: The fol- lionaires and billionaires) and incen- lowing are my job titles/descriptions, tives to attract business opportunities. tect programs that benefit working fam- Rodney A. Pyles but more importantly I am a devoted 2. Roads. Par ty: D e m o c r at ilies, minorities, senior citizens and those husband and loving father, a friend and 3. Tax breaks for our seniors. Ag e: 74 in need. I will work for better funding for leader to those I work with, and a caring 4. Opioid epidemic. Re s i d e n c e : Morgantown roads and infrastructure, and will oppose neighbor: PK-8 school administrator, 5. Support for proper public educa- E d u c at i o n : B.A. and further cuts to higher education. I will principal at Terra Alta East Preston tion reform developed by educators, not M.A. degrees in political work to find a solution to funding PEIA School, Preston County; former special p o l i t i c i a n s. science, West Virginia without placing additional burdens on education teacher, Preston High School; 6. Fiscal responsibility, investing in U n ive r s i t y. the public employees and retirees who 17-year member and veteran still serv- people, rather than handouts and Political experience: rely on it. ing in the West Virginia Army National b a i l o u t s. Monongalia County asses- Top priorities: Work to pass the Liv- sor, 1989–2012; deputy able Home Tax Credit to allow the elderly assessor, 1985–1988; direc- and disabled a tax credit for modifica- Robert “Mac”McCrum Monongalia and Preston counties. Rodney tor of Archives and His- tions to make their homes more acces- Par ty: Re publican Campaign statement: I left the BOE Pyles tory, State of West Vir- s i bl e. Ag e: 76 because too many decisions are being ginia, 1977–1985. elected to Work to expand the PROMISE Schol- Re s i d e n c e : Kingwood made by unelected bureaucrats. As the House of Delegates, 2016. Morgantown arship to cover the full costs for students E d u c at i o n : Gradu- teacher and principal, I listened to peo- Historic Landmarks Commission, 1986- in STEM fields along with nursing and ated Kingwood High, ple —their thoughts and concerns. I 2017; Morgantown Museum Commission, teaching, and a tuition loan forgiveness 1961; Fairmont State, may not always agree with what you say 2016-2019; Morgantown Library Board, program for students who remain in the A.B., 1964; WVU, M.A., or want, but I promise your voice will be 1988 –1991; Democratic State Executive state for at least five years after grad- 1968; M.A. plus 45, 1969; heard. That is the way that I was raised Committee, 2010–2018. u at i o n . with additional hours to by Mary Elizabeth and Britches M.A., plus 90. Campaign statement: If re-elected I Work to increase the Homestead McCrum and how Jackie and I raised Political and civic will continue working to enact and pro- Exemption, not increased since 1985. Beth, Rachel and Brent. Robert ex p e r i e n c e : P re s t o n Top priorities: (1) I will be a voice McCrum County Board of Educa- and vote for the people of Preston tion, more than 13 years; C o u n t y. president of both Bruceton and King- (2) Our secondary roads need work, EARLY VOTING wood Lions Clubs; Court Appointed Spe- too. District road people seem to make [email protected] cial Advocate for children in the foster most of their decisions without talking Early voting in person will take place Wednesday through June 6. All care system; Vietnam veteran; VFW; American Legion, Commander; to the people who travel these roads. registered voters are eligible for early voting. announcer for the parades of the Buck- Let’s stop this. In Monongalia County, early voting will be available 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday- wheat Festival for five years. (3) Our schools need to provide oppor- Saturday at five locations: Professional experience: Te a ch e r tunities for kids statewide to get job n Mountaineer Mall, 5000 Green Bag Road, Unit D-20; or principal at Albright, Reedsville, skills –— welding, machine repair, car- n Mason Dixon Park, 79 Buckeye Road, Core; Masontown, Bruceton, Kingwood, New- pentry, plumbing, electrical, etc., so they n Westover Community Building, 399 Crowl St., Westover; burg, Terra Alta, Rowlesburg and Valley. d o n’t have to go to a four-year college to n WVU Alumni Center, 1 Alumni Drive, Morgantown; Since 2003, I have been substituting in get a good job. n Fort Pierpont, Suite No. 102, 200 Fort Pierpont Drive, Morgantown. For maps leading to those locations, go to monongaliacountyclerk.com In Preston County, the early voting location changed this year to the Corner Democrat Junior “JR”Wolfe is unopposed in the primary election for Mall of the Kingwood Plaza, on W.Va. 7 in east Kingwood. Polls will be open there delegate from the 52nd District. Information on him will be included in the 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 9 a.m.- general election The Dominion Post Voter’s Guide. More 52nd House can- 5 p.m. on Saturday. didate information Page 19. SUNDAY, MAY 24, 2020 VOTER'S GUIDE THE DOMINION POST 19 HOUSE OF DELEGATES 52ND DISTRICT HOUSE OF DELEGATES 53RD DISTRICT

Terri Funk Sypolt the WVCDL. Cory Chase Campaign statement: I am running Party: Re publican Campaign Statement: I believe we Party: D e m o c r at for the West Virginia House of Delegates Age: 66 should open a meeting with prayer and Ag e: 36 to represent the people of Preston and Re s i d e n c e : K i n g wo o d the pledge; allow God in our schools, Re s i d e n c e : Dryfork, Tucker County Tucker counties, and I’m joining over E d u c at i o n : Newburg High School, where teachers should be allowed to E d u c at i o n : T u cke r 90-plus other candidates from across the 1971; Fairmont State Uni- teach; work and support our family and County High School, 2001 state who have taken the West Virginia versity, leadership and our parents, seniors, veterans and first Cayce/Reilly School of C a n’t Wait pledge: I won’t take corporate management; licensed responders; be able to own a gun to Massotherapy, 2002 B.S. cash; I will stand with working people; I real estate agent (inac- protect our family and property. I don’t liberal arts and sciences will never hide from a debate; I will do the tive); IAAO courses, and believe that we should kill unborn from WVU in 2009, Magna work; I won’t blame people who are strug- appraisal courses by the babies. And guys dressed as females Cum Laude gling with their pain. Learn more: State Tax Department. s h o u l d n’t be allowed in bathrooms with Political and civic w w w. C h a s e Fo r W V. c o m Political and Civic little girls. That is just wrong. Cory Chase ex p e r i e n c e : T u cke r Top priorities: Fight corruption: Reg- Experience: Terri four years Top priorities: Continue to make County Development ulate lobbyists, prosecute political crime, West Virginia state del- Authority Board member; Sypolt West Virginia a better place to live, work get big money out of politics. End the egate, 16 years as Preston Davis Renaissance Group, treasurer; and raise a family. Roads are a top addiction crisis: Stop pill mills, provide County assessor (total 38 years in the Mountain Laurel Learning Cooperative priority. Working together we can make real recovery options, let adults use assessor’s office), member of the King- Fundraising Committee. “R a n dy ’s Dream”come true. cannabis. Invest in West Virginia: Fix our wood Lions Club, previous Valley Dis- Professional experience: Licensed trict Lions Club member, member of Continue to help citizens get back to Massage Therapist and small business roads and fund rural schools, shrink the Gladesville CEOS, member of Preston work. I truly believe that financial prob- owner since 2003. Currently working as wealth inequality gap, provide childcare County and West Virginia Farm Bureau, lems are a big contributing factor in a the project coordinator for Heart of the for West Virginia families. Health care charter member of the Preston County failing marriage. When unemployed and Highlands Trail System. Born and raised freedom: Help seniors and control ripoff FFA alumni, member of Preston County low self-esteem people turn to alcohol, on a cattle farm. Have had various jobs in drug prices; single-payer health care Chamber of Commerce and former drugs and violence, that turns into restaurants, retail, spas, painting, farm- saves taxpayer money. I hunt and own board member, member of the NRA, unsafe conditions for children and work, summer camps and teaching ski- guns: Defend Second Amendment and Mountaineer Friends of the NRA and expands our foster care programs. ing. responsible gun owners.

Stormy Matlick Campaign statement: Par ty: Re publican I am ready to be the voice Republican D.R. “B u ck ”Jennings is unopposed in the primary election for Ag e: 42 of those who don't feel like delegate from the 53rd District. Information on him will be included in the Re s i d e n c e : Tunnelton they have one. I will be the general election The Dominion Post Voter’s Guide. Democrat Candi Sisler has E d u c at i o n : Bachelor's Degree in change we need to see. In withdrawn from the race, but her name will still be on the ballot. Human Services. order to see change, we Political/civic experience: None. must initiate it. Professional Experience: Student Top priorities: Roads, Stormy Support Specialist, Preston County education, welfare Matlick S ch o o l s. reform, drug epidemic.

MON COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE DIVISION 1 (NON-PARTISAN)

Debra Scudiere Southern Conference of Bar Presidents; Michael Simms 13 years, I have represented a wide cross- Ag e: 65 and a Fellow of the West Virginia Bar Ag e: 41 section of our community, including vet- Residence: We s t ove r Foundation. Previously named in Best Re s i d e n c e : Cheat Lake erans, educators, union workers, students, E d u c at i o n : B a ch e l o r ’s, WVU, 1976, Lawyers in America for mediation, lit- E d u c at i o n : B.A. political sci- truck drivers and small business owners. igation and personal injury litigation. double major in French ence/Pre-Law, WVU; J.D., California This experience, along with the fact I am Served on the Board of Directors of West the only candidate who has built a law and English with a sec- Western School of Law. Virginia Senior Legal Aid Inc. Taught practice from the ground up, has given me ondary school teaching Political and civic pre-trial litigation and trial advocacy at a deep understanding of the needs of our certificate; Doctor of ex p e r i e n c e : Member of the WVU College of Law. Served on the Jurisprudence, WVU Col- community. It’s time for a new way for- Board of Governors of the West Virginia Cheat Lake Rotary; for- lege of Law, 1982, West Vir- ward and a new energy in circuit court. State Bar to the American Bar Asso- mer mentor, Big Brothers, ginia Law Review; pres- Top priorities: I will start a Veterans c i at i o n’s House of Delegates. Big Sisters of America; ident, Marlyn E. Lugar Treatment Court, increase referrals to Professional experience: In only a Adopt a Highway Road Trial Association; Order Teen Court and revitalize Drug Court. I Debra year as a Judge of the 17th Judicial Cir- Cleanup volunteer; Salva- am also committed to protecting our of the Barrister. Scudiere cuit, I have already conducted over 1,100 tion Army bell ringer. abused and neglected children, produc- Political and civic Michael hearings and several full trials. I preside Professional experi- ing better outcomes for families experience: Past president of the West Simms ence: O w n e r / o p e r at o r impacted by the substance use epidemic Virginia State Bar; past president of the SEE SCUDIERE,K-20 of Simms Law Office in and keeping our community safe. I will Morgantown since 2007, broad repre- bring balance to the court, will issue More Mon County Circuit Judge Division 1 candidate information Page 20. sentation of individuals in civil, crim- prompt, well-reasoned orders and will inal and juvenile matters. ensure that all are treated with dignity Campaign statement: Over the past and respect. 20 THE DOMINION POST VOTER'S GUIDE SUNDAY, MAY 24, 2020 MON COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE DIVISION 1 MON COUNTY MAGISTRATE DIVISION 1 (NON-PARTISAN) (NON-PARTISAN, ELECT 1)

Cindy Scott IX case investigations. Upon graduating D. Ponch Reyes West Virginia State trooper for 21 years, Ag e: 55 from WVU College of Law in 1994, I Ag e: 73 retiring with the rank of corporal. I Residence: Morg antown began a 12-year career as a private prac- Re s i d e n c e : Morgantown served 20 years as an assistant prosecutor Education: WVU, Bachelor of Sci- tice attorney, focusing on criminal Education: Doctorate of Jurispru- for Monongalia County and have tried ence in Business Administration; WVU defense through West Virginia Public dence, West Virginia Uni- cases in both magistrate and circuit College of Law, doctor of Defender Services. versity School of Law, cour t. jurispr udence. Campaign statement: For 25-plus 1993. Campaign statement: Through my Political and civic years, I have practiced law in Monon- Political and civic service and dedication, I have the qual- ex p e r i e n c e : Served galia County, with more than 22 years experience: I am a Viet- ifications to serve this community with Monongalia County as spent in the courtroom. Additionally, my nam veteran. Served in knowledge and wisdom. I have practiced both a defense attorney work at WVU has deepened my under- the Marine Corps Second law both as defense and prosecution. I and an assistant prose- standing of the equality concerns in our Battalion, Third Marine have handled an extensive and diverse cutor. I have served on community and the opportunities for Regiment, Golf Company D. Ponch judicial court caseload. I can ensure that Cindy the Monongalia County awareness education. My representa- Reyes operating out of Khe Sexual Assault Response each individual is treated fairly, with Scott tion in hundreds of courtroom proceed- Sanh. I also served Team (SART) since 2012 ings and my specific knowledge of 22 years with the U.S. Army Reserve, courtesy and respect. I have 27 years and previously on the Monongalia/Pre- Monongalia County have uniquely pre- retiring with the rank of master sergeant. experience in the law field and I am ston Counties Violence Against Women pared me to serve as judge. I have a My last duty unit was the 2nd Battalion, asking for your vote. Act STOP Team. I served on the Human complete mastery of courtroom rules 312 Regiment of the 174 Infantry Top priorities: My goal as magistrate Rights Committee for the Monongalia and proceedings, and I have the benefit Brig ade. will be to conduct court with confidence, County Youth Services Center and of lessons learned from past rulings Professional experience: I was a integrity and impartiality. worked directly with the Court from the bench. Appointed Special Advocates for victims Top priorities: Because of my exten- of child abuse/neglect. I am a member of sive courtroom experience, I will hit the Ron Bane ing Group, assistant to safety manager, Kingdom: A Community Church and Ag e: 54 1992-1993. regularly teach Bible school. ground running as judge and work to Re s i d e n c e : Morg antown Campaign statement: Vote Ron Bane Professional experience: Cur rently, make both timely and effective rulings. E d u c at i o n : Ph.D., safety engineering, I am an assistant director for WVU’s My unique background has prepared me for fair and impartial justice in Division Kennedy Western Univer- Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclu- to appreciate the intricacies of each case 1. I bring a fresh perspective and com- sity; MBA, health/health sion, Office of Equity Assurance, where and to know when alternative sentences monsense approach to the bench. As a should be considered and when incar- care administration/man- I work to prevent and address discrim- citizen judge, I will honor the dignity of ceration is necessary. Above all else, the agement, West Virginia ination, harassment and intimate part- University; M.S., safety all those who come before me and extend citizens of Monongalia County must be ner violence involving WVU’s faculty, engineering , WVU: B.A., protected and deserve a circuit court respect to all who respect our court. I will staff and students. My responsibilities political science, WVU. judge who can understand offenders, discharge my duties and responsibilities include leading the Prevention and Edu- Political and civic cation Team, assisting with the Peer deter crime and make the right deci- with vim and vigor so that justice can be Ron Bane ex p e r i e n c e : Mountain Advocate Program and reviewing Title sions under any circumstance. Line Transit Authority, expeditiously pursued and the rule of law 2008-present; current sec- consistently upheld. retary, past treasurer, Mountaineer know what courtrooms are all about. My Top priorities: Steer at-risk youth SCUDIERE Lacrosse Officials Association, 2010-pre- FROM PAGE K-19 actual courtroom experience —d ay - i n - toward help and support vulnerable cit- sent; current president, Morgantown izens. Employ varying strategies to lower and-day out for 37 years and then my Utility Board, 2006-2020; past vice chair, over criminal cases, civil lawsuits, year as a judge —make me the best past treasurer, Morgantown City Council, repeat offender rates. Prioritize domestic Monongalia County Adult Drug Court, choice to continue as circuit judge. 2001-2017, past deputy mayor; Morgan- violence and mental hygiene cases. Advo- child abuse and neglect matters, extra- Top priorities: As a sitting circuit town Parking Authority; Morgantown cate for an effective and efficient justice ditions, weddings and adoptions. I also court judge, my job is to make sound, Traffic Commission; Morgantown- serve on the State Mass Litigation Panel system. Reduce regional jail trends and timely rulings. As a result of those deci- Monongalia Metropolitan Planning and have been assigned by the Supreme taxpayer costs. Ensure sufficient court sions, drug dealers and dangerous crim- Organization; Leadership West Virginia, Court of Appeals of West Virginia to resources to match county growth. Min- inals are put in jail; children are pro- 2009; Leadership Monongalia. work with other judges on the Marcellus Professional experience: imize the need to use retired/special tected from abuse and neglect; and cit- West Vir- Shale cases and the opioid crisis. ginia University, Mountainlair night judges to handle caseloads. Collaborate izens in civil suits get their day in court. Campaign statement: I was a court- operations manager, 2017-present; West with others on strategies to address com- room attorney for 37 years before I I will continue to treat people in my Virginia University Hospitals, increasing munity issues. Approach the mental became a judge. I appeared in courts all court with respect and to make clear, roles of responsibility, including safety across the state. I tried cases, repre- timely rulings because their problems officer, 1994-2017; Carolina Food Proces- health crisis with care and compassion. sented parties and made arguments in are serious and they deserve finality, sors, director of Safety & Environmental Champion recovery and sobriety in front of lots of judges. I know the law. I clarity and decisiveness. Health, 1993-1994; Sterling Faucet Plumb- addiction and substance abuse cases.

Get local news and sports every day in The Dominion Post. Stay updated throughout the day: DominionPost.com SUNDAY, MAY 24, 2020 VOTER'S GUIDE THE DOMINION POST 21 MON COUNTY MAGISTRATE DIVISION 2 MON COUNTY MAGISTRATE DIVISION 4 (NON-PARTISAN, ELECT 1) (NON-PARTISAN, ELECT 1)

Tim Pocius Brownsville, Pa. Sandy Holepit Monongalia County magistrate with Ag e: 53 Campaign Statement: “Pocius for the Ag e: 67 12 years experience, former certified Re s i d e n c e : Paradise Lake, Morgan- Pe o p l e. ”I am one of you. I am a hard- Re s i d e n c e : Morgantown West Virginia teacher, former licensed t ow n working citizen of Monongalia County. It E d u c at i o n : WVU graduate, WVU West Virginia auctioneer and prior E d u c at i o n : Attended Fairmont State is a privilege to serve you as magistrate. post-graduate studies, award-winning insurance agent/owner. University, studied accounting; attended My opponents want the public to believe West Virginia Supreme Campaign statement: I have been ACT 120 training at Indi- that a law degree is necessary to be a Court Continuous Edu- honored for the past 12 years to serve ana University of Pennsyl- magistrate. The job requirements state cation and National Monongalia County as magistrate. Our vania; magistrate train- otherwise. I have the ability to apply case Writers Institute. county is the second busiest in the state and I have adjudicated over 20,000 cases ing with Supreme Court of law while injecting common sense. I am Political and civic and numerous other hearings. In order Appeals in Charleston. the jury of your peers. You will be rep- experience: Gover nor’s to ensure an efficient and excellent Political and civic resented by one of your own. Council to Implement court, experience is critically impor- ex p e r i e n c e : Appointed by Top Priorities: Address the drug epi- Sandy Jobs through Education; designed Monongalia tant. I have shown to have the qualities it Chief Judge Susan Tucker demic by working with prosecutors, Holepit Tim Pocius County’s classrooms to takes to be an effective and excellent to Division 2 magistrate in arresting officers, Day Report, probation, March 2019; board mem- courtrooms; previous five-year board magistrate and ask the citizens to rehire defense attorneys and most importantly, ber of Monongalia County secretary for Mountain Line; recogni- me for another term. the defendants and their victims. Focus Day Report Center; volunteer, National tion for West Virginia quarter design, Top priorities: My priorities are to on domestic violence and victims’r i g h t s. Crime Victims’Rights Week RDVIC Walk American Federation of Teachers mem- continue to serve the citizens of Monon- a Mile in Their Shoes; sponsor of St.Jude Focus on truancy and educating parents ber; community fundraiser for local galia County to the very best of my Te l e t h o n . on the importance of children staying in Scouts and cancer victims; promoted ability. I promise to always strive to keep Professional experience: March 2019 school. Focus on fiscal responsibility as it safe school laws and stronger juvenile them safe and dispatch fair and equal to present, magistrate Division 2 Monon- relates to courtroom efficiency by stream- penalties; past member of University justice. I promise to continue to be galia County; 2008-2019, Monongalia lining timeliness of conducting cases. Car Club; Ambassador for Progress; and relentless in the pursuit of making a County Sheriff ’s Department Continue representing citizens of Monon- West Virginia Magistrate Association. difference in our county, and I promise, bailiff/assistant court security adminis- galia County with common sense and Professional experience: Cur rent as before, not to break my promises. trator; 2004-2008, resource officer Inter- compassion, and letting their voices be mediate Unit One Alternative School, h e a rd . Arlie Campbell community service provider, working Ag e: 64 with young adults in completing com- Phillip Todd Gaujot ence: 20-plus years in the oil and gas and Re s i d e n c e : Morgantown munity service hours. Attended the U.S. telecommunications industries, the Education: Attended St. Francis, Court of Appeals in the Fourth Circuit at Ag e: 51 the WVU College of Law. majority of which has been in the capac- Westover Junior High Re s i d e n c e : Cheat Lake Professional experience: Re t i re d ; ity of an independent contractor. and a graduate of Mor- E d u c at i o n : John Mar- Consol, mine foreman papers; UMWA gantown High School, shall Law School, Atlanta, Campaign statement: My pledge is to Local 4043; Mylan, Laborers Local 1973. Completed two doctor of jurisprudence; be a fair and impartial jurist, setting Union 379 AFI-CIO; ordained minister years of training in University of Colorado at aside ideologies and beliefs, to judge each (present); and current farmer. graphic arts, during this Boulder, B.A. political sci- issue on its own merit. Campaign statement: I’m not a time I competed and won e n c e. Top priorities: To work hard each day, politician. I am for the people and their first and second place in Political and civic to practice civility and to work well with rights. I want to uphold the Consti- job interview competi- ex p e r i e n c e : Condemna- the other magistrates to assure that the tution. Everyone should be treated Arlie tion at the West Virginia Todd magistrate court system performs its fairly, with dignity and respect. It is the tion commissioner. Campbell State Leadership Con- Gaujot Professional experi- d u t i e s. job of the magistrate to protect the best test in Ripley, advancing interest of all people. I believe that peo- on to nationals held in Tulsa, Okla. ple are ready for a change and I am Coaching certification. First aid Stephanie Nethken practicing law as an attorney for the past offering them a choice in this election. trained. Completed municipal judge As the common blue collar worker, I will Ag e: 35 five years and am still practicing today. I training in 2019. bring a different perspective to the Re s i d e n c e : Maidsville have been in front of magistrates in Political and civic experience: cour troom. E d u c at i o n : Morg an- Monongalia, Preston, Marion and Har- Protested for fair property tax Top priorities: I want to help change town High, 2003; WVU, rison counties on all different types of appraisals in Monongalia County, 2011; people’s lives by treating them fairly and 2007, Honors Scholar; issues, including felony preliminaries, advocate for West Virginia Victims R Us; with respect. My top priorities will be to WVU Law, 2014. misdemeanors, evictions, protective member of West Virginia Association of be respectful of people and be a good Political and civic orders and civil cases. I also represent Municipal Judges, American Civil Lib- listener in making fair and unbiased ex p e r i e n c e : I have no clients in mental hygiene hearings. I am specifically trained on how to interpret erties Union (ACLU), Westover Rotary decisions based on the law and merits of experience in politics. I Club and National Rifle Association. the case. If elected, I promise to donate am involved in the com- and apply the laws. Campaign statement: Coached youth sports. Assisted in fos- 10% of my wages to a different local non- munity. I am a certified My campaign Stephanie slogan is “Peace, Love and Justice for tering from Children’s Home Society, profit organization every month. Girls on the Run coach, Nethken All.”There is so much hate in this world Community Youth League and I want to bring compassion back into cheer coach, The Dominion Post advisory the courts. So many people just go board member for 2018-2019, volunteer through the motions and do not really with various organizations and Monon- DominionPost.com care about the people they are repre- galia County Bar Association member. Professional experience: I have been SEE NETHKEN,K-22 22 THE DOMINION POST VOTER'S GUIDE SUNDAY, MAY 24, 2020 MON COUNTY SHERIFF MON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION (NON-PARTISAN, ELECT 2 Perry Palmer tion of budgets in excess of $7 million for Par ty: D e m o c r at the six divisions within the sheriff ’s Ron Lytle tinue serving the best school system in Ag e: 60 office and serve as treasurer of Monon- Education: B.A., WVU. the state of West Virginia, and I will Re s i d e n c e : Morg antown galia County. Political and civic experience: Mon continue to focus the generous state and local resources where they belong —in E d u c at i o n : St. Francis High School, Campaign statement: It has been my BOE incumbent, PACE the classroom. West Virginia State Police life’s honor to serve as your sheriff for Enterprises board mem- Top priorities: Will continue to advo- A c a d e my. these past three years. Monongalia ber, longtime supporter cate for public educational opportunities Political and civic County is my home and my heart. I of numerous service experience: Vice presi- for all students; will continue to improve respectfully request your vote in May. I org anizations. dent, West Virginia Sher- school buildings for stellar learning envi- wake up every day excited and committed Professional experi- iffs Association; board ronments, for present and future societal ence: President, Lytle member, Coordinating to working hard for our citizens. I am needs; will continue to foster an edu- doing everything possible to keep Monon- Construction Corp. cational experience which accounts for Council on Homelessness; Ron Lytle galia County safe. I have worked hard, Campaign state- cognitive, emotional and physical health; Perry CASA (Court Appointed and I am proud of what my colleagues and ment: I would appreciate will continue to let staffers know their Palmer Special Advocate); MECCA 911 Policy Board I have accomplished. the opportunity to con- good work is appreciated. since 2013; Monongalia County Sheriff ’s Top priorities: Monongalia County is Association since 1991; West Virginia experiencing significant growth and boards of Prevention Research Center Deputy Sheriff ’s Association since 1991; Nancy Walker prosperity. With that increased growth and Performance Teaching Standards team member, Sarah’s Table, Knights of Age: 63 comes increased crime. I have been on the for the State of West Virginia. Columbus, St. John University Parish. Residence: Morg antown front lines of fighting crime and keeping Professional experience: Re gis- Professional experience: Prior to Education: Completed medical our community safe since 1991. As sheriff, tered echocardiographer and vascular being elected sheriff of Monongalia imaging studies pro- I will keep Monongalia County safe. I will ultrasonog rapher,Mon Health Medical County in 2016, I had been a leader in the gram through WVU. C e n t e r. Monongalia Sheriff ’s Department since I continue to work with every agency to Political and civic Campaign statement: To continue began my career in 1991. I was appointed keep our community drug-free. As sher- experience: Mon BOE support to students, families and staff in to chief deputy in 2012. In addition to the iff, I have done everything possible to incumbent (six terms); the ongoing mission for academic excel- responsibility for 100-plus employees, I keep drugs out of our community and Board member past cam- paign chair of the United lence in changing environments. oversee the preparation and administra- away from our kids. Way of Monongalia and Top priorities: The implementation Preston Counties; West of the 2020-30 Comprehensive Educa- Nancy John N. Kisner My experience ranges from agencies with Virginia School Boards tional Facilities Plan to keep Mon two officers up to 800 officers. I have Walker Assocation member; County as an educational leader, now Par ty: Democrat past memberships on and in the future. Age: 65 experience in the area of implementing Re s i d e n c e : We s t ove r policy and procedure for law enforce- E d u c at i o n : U n ive r s i t y ment. I have overseen and supervised Micah Weglinski mentary school teacher and school library High School graduate, federal level protective forces. Age: 41 media specialist; stay-at-home dad. with some college. Campaign statement: It’s all about Campaign statement: Residence: Cheat Lake I now serve as Political and civic “quality of life”in our county. I believe in vice president of Pantry Plus More, a Education: Elemen- ex p e r i e n c e : No political a strong, educated public as it relates to nonprofit dedicated to ending childhood tary education degree, experience outside of run- your constitutional rights. I believe in a hunger in Monongalia County. This with a master’s in ning a campaign for sher- strong and educated law enforcement experience has shown me that access to library and information iff in 2016. presence. I believe in transparency. I resources and high-quality education s c i e n c e s. John While working at believe in accountability. Currently we do are imperative for every child to reach Political and civic Kisner Monongalia County Sher- not have any of the above in the sheriff ’s their full potential. experience: Mon iff ’s office, I interacted department. If you believe these things, Top priorities: Ensure funding for with many civic organizations as a rep- County Democratic then vote for me and watch the change. public education is protected and not resentative of our sheriff ’s department. I Micah Executive Committee; Top priorities: Efficiency: We do not diverted to private charter schools; was deeply involved in our county schools Weglinski Pantry Plus More, vice- need more; we must do better with what explore ways to expand Extended Day as an SRO/PRO at all levels. As a p re s i d e n t . Learning programs; expand vocational we have. Accountability: Citizens can deputy/police officer I interacted with Professional experience: Former ele- and technical education opportunities. many citizens. Each of these interactions hold me to account for all actions of this I view as civic experience. department. Transparency: Citizens will Professional experience: Thir ty- be able to question what we do and how NETHKEN we do it. And this will be accomplished by court system working out some sort of eight years in law enforcement, 25 years FROM PAGE K-21 partnership with drug treatment cen- with Monongalia County Sheriff ’s setting up a Citizens Review Board to ters that would allow magistrates to Department. Deputy chief for Westover ensure we are meeting the needs of our senting and treat every case the same. I send addicts straight to rehab. Some Police Department. First DARE officer in citizens. Actively pursue all illegal drug believe that every case is different and people that do jail time on a misde- Monongalia County. I have worked at activity in our neighborhoods and coun- people should be treated with respect. 10 different law enforcement agencies. t y w i d e. We all deserve basic human rights. meanor drug charge will sit in jail before Top priorities: To follow the law and a bed becomes available when it would apply it correctly. Also to try to make be more beneficial for them to serve sure hearings start on time. Also I would their time in a long-term treatment cen- DominionPost.com like to explore the possibilities of the t e r. SUNDAY, MAY 24, 2020 VOTER'S GUIDE THE DOMINION POST 23 PRESTON COUNTY SHERIFF

Joel E. Gordon cotics and violent crime task force, and Jason Peaslee visits, for all of the company’s contracts. Party: Re publican security consultant. I am author of the Par ty: Re publican I am active in everything I do. Age: 60 book “Still Seeking Justice: One Officer’s Ag e: 43 Campaign statement: My state- Re s i d e n c e : M a s o n t ow n S t o r y. ”I am currently a regular con- Re s i d e n c e : Kingwood ment is simple, #takingbackpreston- E d u c at i o n : Law and tributor and an associate editor for the E d u c at i o n : 1995 graduate of Preston county. We have assembled some of the Public Policy designated nationally recognized law enforcement High School, graduate of brightest minds in law enforcement and Towson Maryland High publication The Blue Magazine (The East Coast School of Auc- created an incredible platform of action School, Class of 1977. Independent Voice of Law Enforcement tioneering and numer- points I am confident my administra- Graduate of the Baltimore thebluemag azine.com). ous vocational training tion can accomplish. I don’t want to City Police Academy. I Campaign statement: I am your classes regarding work make a promise I can’t deliver on. Our have successfully com- change candidate. Over 28 years having with instant growth. county is in dire need of a change, and I pleted numerous college resided in Terra Alta, Kingwood, Tun- Those include safety and believe an individual like me, willing to nelton and Masontown, I understand the surround himself by a team of accom- Joel level and professional emergency response, needs of our communities. I will work just to name a few. plished advisors, will deliver the change Gordon development continuing Jason education courses, includ- toward meeting National Accreditation Political and civic we all desire. Peaslee ing important practical application spe- standards and establishment of a vol- ex p e r i e n c e : K i n g wo o d Top Priorities: I have many, but the cialties such as budgetary process, grant unteer reserve deputy unit. Our mission Lodge #90 former YPO member. three main are the same no matter what writing, narcotics demand reduction and and motto will be Partners in Safety. We Professional experience: I am the any naysayer will attempt to argue. My crime prevention. I make it a point to will tackle the problems that plague our owner and active manager of Instant administration will obtain justice for learn new things each and every day. county head on with renewed partner- Growth Hydroseeding. I started the Buckie, we will perform a narcotics Political and civic experience: I am a ships with federal, state and regional company in 2006 and have built the roundup unlike anything this county first-time candidate for elected office. As partners. I will vigorously defend our company to over 70 employees and man- has seen, and we will increase visibility a licensed amateur radio operator/club Constitution. age a large and complex budget. I know and response in all communities inside recording secretary I have participated in Top priorities: We must tackle our what it takes to manage complex bud- our county. Everything starts from the many voluntary public service events. drug and addiction crisis with outreach gets and motivate individuals to work. top down and as sheriff; our community During my time as Kingwood Police chief, and demand reduction initiatives in addi- Since the inception, I have been per- will see me working with all of my as a certified instructor, I volunteered my tion to prosecution. Unsolved criminal sonally involved in all aspects, even site deputies on a daily basis. time as a substitute Drug Abuse Resis- cases need a thorough review. Commu- tance Education (DARE) instructor for nity deputy assignments and volunteer the Preston County Schools. I am a past civilian action recommendation teams Paul “Moe”Pritt trained numerous officers, have inves- president of the local Business Builders will allow us to utilize our knowledge and Party: Re publican tigated serious crimes from murder and Chapter of Business Network Interna- resources together in the best ways pos- Ag e: 49 sexual assault to as minor as traffic tional and an NRA member. sible. With proper prioritization, efficient Re s i d e n c e : Terra Alta offenses and shoplifting. As chief Professional experience: I am a for- use of talent, grant funding and pro- E d u c at i o n : East Preston Senior deputy, I assure accountability and mer Baltimore City police officer, Alpine fessional best-practice implementation High, 1988 graduate; appropriate response to reported crimes Lake Resort general manager, Kingwood we will ensure a reduction in criminal Fairmont State Univer- as well as seeing that matters are thor- Police chief, vice chair of a regional nar- activity for a better tomorrow. sity, 1992, B.S. in crim- oughly investigated for successful pros- inal justice, minor polit- ecutions, while being fiscally respon- ical science; West Vir- sible and using personnel efficiently to Democrat Arnold Tichnell is unopposed in the primary election for Preston ginia State Police cover the county. County Sheriff. Information on him will be included in the general election T he Academy, 1994, certified Campaign statement: My goal is Dominion Post Voter’s Guide. law enforcement officer; continuity in having an efficient, accountable, successful law enforce- Paul Pritt law enforcement instructor in pistol, rifle, ment agency that aggressively attacks shotgun, radar/lidar, those that prey on our citizens. Con- pepper spray, expandable batons. Over tinuation of efforts that have resulted in 700-plus annual in-service credit hours over 130 felony drug arrests and seizure Election Day training in criminal investigations, pol- of over $90,000 in cash and assets, as well icy, management, law enforcement over- as proactive patrol by all deputies lead- sight as well as liability, budget and ing to reduction and solving crimes like is Tuesday, June 9. human resources and other policing burglaries and breaking and entering a s p e c t s. incidents, reducing from 210 in 2012 to Political and civic experience: I less than 65 in 2019. Early voting begins was offered and accepted the position of Top priorities: If elected, I will see chief deputy and have served in that role that the office operates in an efficient, Wednesday and runs since Jan. 1, 2013. I have been a youth fiscally responsible manner, holding league coach and board member for over employees accountable for actions, see 20 years, coaching T-ball, Little League that the sheriff ’s office functions are through June 6. baseball as well as Little League and carried out in accordance with law. Will pony league girls’fast pitch softball. I be fair, impartial and professional in all am currently the girls’fast pitch softball dealings with the public and represent head coach at Preston High, a role I took Preston County and its citizens equally. last year after being a volunteer coach. Will be accessible to all citizens and Professional experience: A life- work with all local, state and federal long resident, I have been a police officer entities to reduce crime and curb drug in Preston County over 26 years. I have dealing and usage. 24 THE DOMINION POST VOTER'S GUIDE SUNDAY, MAY 24, 2020 PRESTON COUNTY MAGISTRATE DIVISION 3 (NON-PARTISAN, ELECT 1)

James L. “Jimmy”Maier ferent perspectives in order to reach the Rhonda Sypolt Charleston for magistrate assistants Ag e: 60 correct decision and the strength to stand Ag e: 52 and deputy clerks. I have been trained in Residence: K i n g wo o d by my decisions. Re s i d e n c e : Rowlesburg the West Virginia Supreme Court’s judi- E d u c at i o n : Central Campaign statement: I will follow the E d u c at i o n : 1985 graduate of Clay- ciary computer system and am very Preston High School grad- laws and codes of West Virginia as writ- Battelle High School. knowledgeable in all magistrate court uate, attended WVU, com- ten. I will be fair and just with everyone Political and civic systems and procedures. I am currently puter school graduate. who comes before the court. I will rep- ex p e r i e n c e : I have never the payroll supervisor for Preston Political and civic resent the office with courtesy, dignity held a political position. County Schools. We currently employ experience: Mayor of and impartiality. I cannot and will not be I am currently a member and pay more than 750 employees on a Kingwood; Kingwood swayed by outside influences. I am com- of and the treasurer for fifth and 20th of the month schedule. Sewer Board chairman; mitted to doing the job well for the cit- Macomber Community Campaign statement: I am tough, I James Kingwood Water Board izens of Preston County. I believe I am a Church. I am a member am fair, I am honest and I am trust- Maier member; Kingwood Parks fair and just man who is not afraid of the Rhonda of the West Virginia Bee- worthy! These things should not only be keepers Association, the & Recreation Board mem- challeng e. Sypolt hoped for from your magistrate but they Preston County Bee- ber; founding member of Heat for Preston Top priorities: My top priority is should be expected. Foundation; American Cancer Society keepers Association, a member of the ensuring that fairness and justice is Top priorities: If elected, I want to volunteer, supporter and sponsor of Can- West Virginia Education Association always served in Preston County Mag- bring back tougher penalties for repeat cer Survivors dinners of Preston County; Union and a partner in hope with St. istrate Court. I want to make Preston offenders. While the law only allows for fundraiser for Preston High sports; mem- Jude Children’s Research Hospital. certain sentencing, it does in fact leave a ber of Your Community Foundation. County a better place to live. I want the Professional experience: I worked margin of discretion, by the magistrate, Professional experience: I have residents of Preston County to know that in the Preston County Magistrate Court owned a business (Monroe’s Restaurant) I will be prepared to be a magistrate who from October 2004 to March 2013, both as in fines, plea agreements, bail, bonds, for 22 years in Preston County. I par- serves the people and their best interests. a magistrate assistant and as a deputy etc. I want there to be consequences to ticipated in city government for 10 years. With your continued support, we can be clerk. I participated in several State actions, not just a slap on the wrist and Both jobs required abiding by laws and sure that Preston County is a safe and Supreme Court training sessions in out the door you go. codes of West Virginia, organizational wonderful place to live and raise our skills, the ability to listen to many dif- ch i l d re n . Aaron Knotts juvenile sex offenders and drug and Age: 48 alcohol rehabilitation for juvenile Peggy Pase Recycling Inc. Prior to obtaining my Re s i d e n c e : K i n g wo o d felons. Currently a business owner and school bus operator. Age: 51 degree, I worked as a union laborer for E d u c at i o n : Bachelor of Divinity Campaign statement: With honesty Re s i d e n c e : K i n g wo o d 18 years. Political and civic and integrity, through faith and per- E d u c at i o n : I graduated from Central Campaign statement: While this is ex p e r i e n c e : 15 years as a severance, we have the right and obli- Preston Senor High in the first time I have run for any public pastor along with work gation to protect, provide and guide our 1986. I graduated with office, I believe when you see a problem in in and with nonprofits. families. Taking responsibility for our honors from West Vir- your community, you have two choices: Professional experi- complain about it or do something about actions and theirs, establishing a pros- ginia University at Park- ence: WVARNG veteran, it. Well, I am a doer; I see the problems perous futre. ersburg (WVUP), with a youth leader and assis- facing our county and communities and Top priorities: To set a standard of b a ch e l o r ’s degree in legal tant director in group want to do something to help resolve excellence for myself that would make studies. While at WVUP, I Aaron home and residential me an asset to Preston County and its them, which is the reason I decided to run helped re-establish the Knotts treatment facilities for office of magistrate. for magistrate. I strongly believe in hold- Peggy Legal Aid Society at West ing individuals accountable for their Pase Virginia University at Parkersburg. I worked a c t i o n s. with Steve Shaffer and Paul Estep to Campaign statement: I am fair, yet completing my legal studies internship. I tough. I do not believe in the “good ‘ole Want to see your news am currently working toward my mas- b oy ”way of running things. It’s time for a ter’s degree in legal studies from Wash- change! Time to get tough on the crime in The Dominion Post? ington University School of Law. and drug problem facing our commu- Political and civic experience:I nities and time to hold people accountable Let us know what’s going on with your proudly hold the office of secretary for the for their actions. Preston County Solid Waste Authority. I I believe the people of Preston County business, club or team. was a Girl Scout leader for four years and deserve a magistrate that has their best coached softball league for three years. interest at heart and will protect the Email news tips, photos Professional experience: I currently rights of the good, hardworking people of or press releases to work with my parents, Charlie and Sue Preston County. I understand the impor- Pase, at their facility, Preston Tire & tance and value of public service. newsroom@dominion post.com Questions: 304-291-9425 SUNDAY, MAY 24, 2020 VOTER'S GUIDE THE DOMINION POST 25 PRESTON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION (NON-PARTISAN)

Bruce P. Huggins Schools. I taught 34 years starting out at the Elect one each from District 1 and District 3. Elect two from District 2. District:2 old Central Preston High School, then at Re s i d e n c e : Kingwood West Preston Middle School and then start- E d u c at i o n : I have a bachelor’s degree in ing at Preston High School from 1992-2019. I also worked with the athletic department Jeanne Dreisbach coordinator/principal, 2013-16, at Moun- social studies with certi- fication 5-12, minor in as an assistant athletic director, co-athletic District: 1 taineer ChalleNGe Academy; three director and athletic director. I also had the safety studies (driver edu- Ag e: 64 years as assistant principal, West Pre- privilege of coaching baseball, JV girls’ cation) from WVU. My mas- Re s i d e n c e : Bruceton Mills ston School, 2016-19; Preston County basketball and JV boys’b a s ke t b a l l . ter’s degree is also from E d u c at i o n : B.S. and Schools Middle Schools athletic director Campaign statement: Preston born, WVU in learning disabil- M.A. from WVU for winter sports 2019-20. Retired from Preston proud, Preston future Political and civic Preston County Schools June 2019. ities, certification K-adult Top priorities: 1. Continue the trans- and am also certified in ex p e r i e n c e : No political Campaign statement: I feel that any parency of the board of education. mental impairment e x p e r i e n c e. board of education can benefit from Bruce 2. Strive to make Preston County Professional experi- K-adult. members who have experience in edu- Huggins Schools a system that all of Preston ence: Thirty-plus years Political and civic cation, especially administrative. County can be proud of. in education, including ex p e r i e n c e : The only Top priorities: My top priority is to 3. Continue to build the confidence of 21 years, 1993-2013, as a political experience that I have is that I Preston County citizens that they can ensure that Preston County Schools are Jeanne teacher in Monongalia am currently on the board of education believe and trust the board now and in the Dreisbach County (UHS), also head providing high quality services to all and was appointed in November when f u t u re. coach for UHS girls’ students in clean, safe and caring envi- Robert McCrum resigned to run for the Continue strong support for our CTE lacrosse; three years as cadet services ro n m e n t s. House of Representatives. programs. We have outstanding pro- Professional experience: I am a grams that are doing amazing things for retired teacher from Preston County our students. Pamela “Pam”Feathers on the Preston County Board of Edu- District: 3 c at i o n . Professional experience: Ag e: 52 Mom. Peter M. Liga Campaign statement: I feel I can use Campaign statement: I have a Re s i d e n c e : District: 2 my personal and professional experience vested interest being the mother of a Re e d s v i l l e Ag e to help give knowledgeable input to the 2018 graduate from Preston High School : 56 E d u c at i o n rest of the board in maintenance and : 1985 grad- and a current freshman at PHS. Indi- Re s i d e n c e : K i n g wo o d uate of Trinity High vidual student achievement has always E d u c at i o n : High school, black seal operational issues. My years of working School in Washington, been my motivation. low pressure boiler in the various building trades makes me Pa.; Slippery Rock Uni- Top priorities: Continue to bridge license, West Virginia uniquely able to help the board make versity; Clarksburg Cos- the gap in communication between journeyman electrician, informed choices on how best to utilize West Virginia residential Pamela metolog y. administration, the board and our com- the money entrusted to the board by the HVAC technician. Feathers Political and civic munity while earning trust through the county taxpayers. ex p e r i e n c e : Four years integrity of my actions. Political and civic ex p e r i e n c e : Over the Top priorities: I have reviewed school years, I have served on expenses. After salaries and benefits, the several homeowner asso- next largest expenditure is utilities. Util- Peter LIga What ballot will you receive when you go to the polls? ciation boards as both a ities are projected to cost the school board member and as board over $1 million. I feel with my It depends on what party you are registered with. According to Monon- board president. background in facilities maintenance, I galia County Clerk Carye Blaney’s website: Professional experience: I am a lead will be able to assist the BOE to reduce n If you are registered as a Democrat, you will receive a Democrat (foreman) at West Virginia University utilities costs. By reducing these costs, ballot. Facilities Maintenance. I hold licenses in we can then focus our attention on main- n If you are registered as a Republican, you will receive a Republican low pressure boiler operation, West Vir- ballot. ginia journeyman electrician and West taining/improving the infrastructure of n If you are registered with the Mountain or Libertarian Parties, you will Virginia residential HVAC technician. I the county’s school buildings. My respon- receive only a non-partisan ballot. That is the ballot for offices, such a also owned a commercial cleaning and sibility will always be to the taxpayers of magistrate, judges and board of education seats, that are not elected by maintenance business for 18 years. Preston County. par ty. n If you register as No Party Affiliated or if you register as a member of any other political party than one of the four parties listed above, you may Get local news and sports every day choose either a Democrat or Republican ballot. If you do not make a ballot choice, you will be given a non-partisan ballot. in The Dominion Post. Political party registration only affects your ballot style in primary elections. During the general election, all voters will receive the same ballot Stay updated throughout the day: s t y l e. DominionPost.com 26 THE DOMINION POST VOTER'S GUIDE SUNDAY, MAY 24, 2020 PRIMARY 2020

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Precinct 1 —Mountainview Elementary School, 661 Green Bag Road, Morgantown. Precincts 1, 1T, 2 and 2T-—Bruceton Mills Fire Hall, 142 Union St., Bruceton Precincts 2A and 2B —Morgantown High School 109 Wilson Ave., Morgantown. Mills. Precinct 10 —WVU Alumni Center, 1 Alumni Drive, Morgantown. Precinct 3 —Shady Grove Church of the Brethren, 21 Shady Grove Road, Precinct 13 —Mountaineer Middle School, 991 Price St., Morgantown. Bruceton Mills. Precinct 16 —BOPARC Senior Recreation Center, 287 Eureka Drive, Morgantown. Precinct 4 —Masontown Fire Hall, 362 N. Main St., Masontown. Precincts 23 and 25 —St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 3334B University Ave., Precinct 5 —Mount Moriah Christian Center, 8921 N. Preston Highway, Albright. Morgantown. Precinct 6 —- North Preston Senior Center, 13553 N. Preston Highway, Bruceton Precinct 26 —Suncrest Middle School, 360 Baldwin St., Morgantown. Mills. Precinct 30 —Sabraton Baptist Church, 1641 Sabraton Ave., Morgantown. Precinct 7 —Craig Civic Center, 311 Tunnelton St., Kingwood. Precinct 32 —Eastwood Elementary, 677 201st INF/FA Memorial Way, Mor- Precinct 8 —St. Joseph’s Church, 22 Church Drive, Kingwood. gantown. Precinct 9T —Valley District Senior Center, 54 W. Highland Ave., Masontown. Precinct 33 —Rock Forge Presbyterian Church, 3085 Earl L. Core Road, Mor- Precinct 10 —Masontown VFD, 362 N. Main St., Masontown. gantown. Precinct 11 —Arthurdale Heritage building, 18 Q Road, Arthurdale. Precinct 35 —Mountainview Elementary, 661 Green Bag Road, Morgantown. Precincts 12 and 12T —Reedsville VFD, 291 Kingwood St., Reedsville. Precinct 36 —North Elementary School, 825 Chestnut Ridge Road, Morgantown. Precinct 13T —Craig Civic Center, 311 Tunnelton St., Kingwood. Precinct —38 Brookhaven Elementary School, 1215 Baker St., Morgantown. Precinct 14 —Terra Alta Ambulance building, 1124 E. State Ave., Terra Alta. Precincts 40 and 41, Mason Dixon Elementary School, 7041 Mason-Dixon Highway, Precincts 15T and 16 —Craig Civic Center, 311 Tunnelton St., Kingwood. Blacksville. Precincts 17 and 17T —Albright Community Center, 2960 St. Joe Road, Albright. Precinct 44 —Granville Fire Department Bingo Hall, Station 2, 507 Scotts Run Precincts 18 and 18T —Terra Alta VFD, 1120 E. State Ave., Terra Alta. Road, Morgantown. Precinct 19 —Aurora Memorial Building, 24076 George Washington Highway, Precinct 47 —Scott’s Run VFD (Cassville), 719 Mason Dixon Highway, Mor- Aurora. gantown. Precinct 20 —Terra Alta Ambulance building, 1124 E. State Ave., Terra Alta. Precinct 48 —Granville Fire Dept. Bingo Hall, Station 2, 507 Scotts Run Road, Precinct 21 —Gladesville Community Building, 2929 Gladesville Road, Inde- Morgantown. pendence. Precinct 51 —Clay-Battelle High School, 6226 Mason-Dixon Highway, Blacksville. Precincts 22 and 22T —Newburg Senior Center, 36 Morgantown Ave., Newburg. Precinct 51M —Clay-Battelle High School, 6226 Mason-Dixon Highway, Blacksville. Precinct 23 —Maple Springs Family Life Center, 3075 Maple Spring Highway, Precinct 52 —Mason-Dixon Park, 79 Buckeye Road, Core. Eglon. Precinct 58 —Mylan Park Elementary, 901 Mylan Park Lane, Morgantown. Precinct 24 —Fellowsville VFD, 18 Fire Loop Road, Tunnelton. Precinct 59 —Smithtown School Community Center, 56 Smithtown School Road, Precincts 25, 25T and 26 —Tunnelton VFD, 42 Bank St., Tunnelton. Morgantown. Precincts 27 and 27T —Rowlesburg VFD, 13 Elm St., Rowlesburg. Precinct 61 —Ridgedale Elementary School, 1550 Goshen Road, Morgantown. Precinct 28 —Maple Springs Family Life Center, 3075 Maple Spring Highway, Precinct 62 —Brown’s Halleck Community Center, 33 Brewer Road, Morgantown. Eglon. Precinct 63 —Mountainview Elementary School, 661 Green Bag Road, Mor- gantown. Precinct —64 Skyview Elementary School, 668 River Road, Westover. Precinct 67 —Arnettsville Community Center, 4105 Fairmont Road, Morgantown. ELECTION QUESTIONS Precinct 68 —Mylan Park Elementary School, 901 Mylan Park Lane, Morgantown. West Virginia Secretary of State’s website is wvsos.gov. Precinct 71 —Westover Community Building, 399 Riverview Ave., Westover. In Monongalia County, County Clerk Carye Blaney’s office can be Precinct 74 —Granville VFD, 320 Main St., Granville. reached at 304-291-7230 or www.monongaliacountyclerk.com. Precinct 76 —Suncrest Middle School, 360 Baldwin St., Morgantown. In Preston County, County Clerk Linda Huggins’office number is Precinct 77 —Cheat Lake Community Church, 527 Tyrone Road, Morgantown. Precinct 78 —Cheat Lake Elementary School, 154 Crosby Road, Morgantown. 304-329-0070, and the website is www.prestoncountyclerkwv.com. Precinct 79 —Cheat Lake VFD, 409 Fairchance Road, Morgantown. Precinct 81 —University High School, 131 Bakers Ridge Road, Morgantown. Precinct 82 —Cheat Lake VFD, 409 Fairchance Road, Morgantown. Precinct 83 —University High School, 131 Bakers Ridge Road, Morgantown. Precinct 86 —North Elementary School, 825 Chestnut Ridge Road, Morgantown. Promote your employees

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