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January 6 Was an Assault on Democracy — and We Must Never Forget. It was an insurrection meant to overturn a free and fair election and stop the peaceful transfer of power.

Five years later, the truth still matters.
🔗 Full Statement: www.wvdemocrats.com/news/january6
January 6, 2026 at 4:50 PM
President Donald Trump promised peace and an America First foreign policy. Instead, he’s pushing regime change in Venezuela with no clear mission and no authorization from Congress.

Read our full statement: www.wvdemocrats.com/news/venezuela
January 3, 2026 at 8:16 PM
Not a Happy New Year for Health Care in WV

More than 60,000 West Virginians are getting slammed with higher ACA premiums after Republicans let subsidies expire, while drug companies jack up prices on hundreds of medications.

🔗 Full statement: www.wvdemocrats.com/news/healthc...
January 2, 2026 at 9:40 PM
West Virginia Democrats Mourn the Passing of Former Delegate Margaret Staggers
“Margaret Staggers lived a life devoted to helping others—whether it was in the emergency room or in the House of Delegates,” said West Virginia Democratic Party Chair Mike Pushkin.
January 1, 2026 at 9:45 PM
Gov. Morrisey is hiding a taxpayer-funded report showing how Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” would devastate West Virginia.

Nearly 50% of WV’s budget comes from federal funds.
Health care, SNAP, and core services are on the chopping block.
December 22, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Trump ignored the health care crisis facing West Virginians and doubled down on false claims about drug prices, gas, and jobs.

West Virginians deserve facts and real solutions, not fiction.

🔗 Read the full comments from Chair Mike Pushkin:
www.wvdemocrats.com/news/trump-d...
December 18, 2025 at 5:51 PM
West Virginia mourns the loss of former State Senator Richard Browning, a principled public servant who put people first.

🔗Read the full statement: www.wvdemocrats.com/news/senator...
December 16, 2025 at 4:23 PM
WV Democratic Party Calls on Governor Morrisey to Clarify WV National Guard Mission in D.C.

Full statement: wvdemocrats.com/news/clarify-national-guard-mission
December 1, 2025 at 7:22 PM
WV Democratic Party Reacts to Tragic Shooting of WV National Guard Members in Washington, D.C.

West Virginia Democratic Party Chair Mike Pushing said, “Tonight, our hearts are heavy for the two members of the West Virginia National Guard shot in Washington, D.C.
November 27, 2025 at 12:38 AM
“Riley Moore and Carol Miller Aided Trump’s Cover-Up — Release All the Epstein Files Now.”

They refused to sign the petition to force release of the Epstein files, then flipped only after Trump realized he was about to lose.

Full statement:
www.wvdemocrats.com/news/moore-m...
November 18, 2025 at 8:24 PM
🇺🇸 Veterans kept their promise. The GOP betrayed them.
Cuts to VA care risk 83,000 jobs and longer waits for 125,000 WV veterans who earned better than broken promises.
#SupportOurVeterans #WVDemocrats
November 11, 2025 at 6:03 PM
West Virginia Democratic Party Congratulates Democrats Nationwide on Historic Election Wins
Democrats are winning everywhere — even in places long thought to be red.

Read our full statement: wvdemocrats.com/news/historic-democrat-wins
November 5, 2025 at 4:39 PM
🍽️💵 West Virginia House Democrats are calling on Gov. Morrisey to take immediate action to prevent a shortfall in SNAP benefits that could leave families hungry heading into Thanksgiving.

📄 Read the full statement & letter: www.wvdemocrats.com/news/snap-mo...
October 28, 2025 at 5:02 PM
We’re deeply saddened by the passing of former Delegate Don Perdue, a lifelong advocate for West Virginians and a dedicated public servant. His leadership, compassion, and commitment to the people of our state will be long remembered.

Full statement here: www.wvdemocrats.com/news/delegat...
October 18, 2025 at 6:23 PM
🚫👑 Tomorrow!

• Berkeley Springs • 2 p.m. • Morgan County Courthouse
• Bluefield • 11 a.m.
• Buckhannon • 12 p.m. • Chapel Hill United Methodist Church
• Charleston • 12 p.m. • 1900 Kanawha Blvd E
• Elkins • 12 p.m. • Randolph County Courthouse
October 17, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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🗳️ Registration for all stops can be found at the link in our bio. Register for Wheeling here: actionnetwork.org/events/wv-ki...

⏲️ Online question submissions are open until two days prior to the event at 9:00 PM. Submit questions for Wheeling here: forms.gle/zCsFR4k9mZYn...
October 14, 2025 at 9:20 PM
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We are officially halfway through the Kitchen Table Tour! Join us on our sixth stop TONIGHT in Wheeling 🚙
October 16, 2025 at 4:41 PM
West Virginians Face Highest in the Nation Premium Increases While Congressional Republicans Vacation

WV families face a 387% spike in ACA premiums—the highest in the U.S.—after Republicans let subsidies expire.

Full statement: www.wvdemocrats.com/news/premium...
October 9, 2025 at 2:01 PM
“Donald Trump and West Virginia Republicans refused to negotiate and ensure that health care expenses don't double for 49,000 families, who are already struggling under Donald Trump’s economy.
🔗Full WVDP Statement: www.wvdemocrats.com/news/maga-sh...
October 1, 2025 at 3:45 PM
🔥 Just announced: Congressman James Walkinshaw and Tulsa Mayor Monroe Nichols are joining us at the Roosevelt-Kennedy Unity Dinner next Saturday, October 4!

Be there for this powerful night of leadership, unity, and momentum.
📖 Read more: wvdemocrats.com/news/rk-announcement-2025
September 27, 2025 at 11:41 PM
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A 12-foot statue of Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein frolicking and holding hands appeared on the National Mall in Washington, DC on Tuesday, September 23.

A plaque under the statue states that it has been erected “In Honor of Friendship Month."
September 23, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Shanah Tovah!
The West Virginia Democratic Party sends warm wishes to all who are celebrating Rosh Hashanah. May this new year bring peace, health, and joy to you and your loved ones.
September 23, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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🤔“What can be done to get people across the aisle to care about the importance of funding childcare and childhood education?”

At our first Kitchen Table Tour stop, community members brought the tough questions, and our delegates didn’t shy away from the answers.

🎥 Hear Del. Mike Pushkin's response
September 18, 2025 at 11:44 PM
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🛣️ Two stops down, eight to go!

Up next: Monongalia County 💛💙
September 19, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Find a Labor Day event (and more!) by visiting our Events page and public calendar 👇
www.wvdemocrats.com/events
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August 29, 2025 at 7:36 PM