Candidate for West Virginia State Senate - District 2 in 2026 West Virginia Primary Election.
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Get StartedTackle prescription drug costs by promoting price transparency and cracking down on middlemen (PBMs) who drive up costs. Learn more
Promoting outdoor recreation and tourism, which already generates billions annually in economic impact across Appalachia. Learn more
Attract and incentivize highly qualified teachers, and empower them to achieve improved student success rates by removing burdensome regulations that stifle innovation — teachers deserve our respect, trust and full support. Learn more
Require strong accountability — performance metrics, transparency, audits — so taxpayers know they’re getting value. Learn more
Support high-quality charter schools and innovation zones in struggling districts. Learn more
Provide extra support (e.g. Tutoring, wraparound services) for students in high-poverty or underperforming schools. Learn more
Strengthen vocational and technical pathways in high schools to connect education with local jobs. Learn more
Expand and fine-tune the Hope Scholarship program gradually, ensuring more families can access it without harming the baseline public school funding. Learn more
Partnering with community colleges and technical schools to ensure a pipeline of skilled workers. Learn more
Expanding carbon capture, clean-coal, and advanced gas technologies so our fossil fuels remain competitive in a lower-emissions future. Learn more
Holding industry accountable for pollution, spills, and reclamation — without burdening responsible operators with endless red tape. Learn more
Protecting coal and natural gas jobs by pushing back on overreaching federal regulations, streamlining permitting, and ensuring a fair role for fossil energy in our grid. Learn more
Encouraging renewables where they make sense — small-scale solar, wind, and geothermal projects that lower costs and complement baseload energy, not replace it. Learn more
Expanding conservation partnerships between private landowners, farmers, hunters, and conservation groups to protect wildlife, soil, and water quality. Learn more
Supporting clean air and water initiatives that use incentives and technology rather than heavy-handed mandates. Learn more
Investing in reclamation and cleanup of abandoned mine lands and brownfields — restoring communities while creating jobs. Learn more
Exploring small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs) — safe, scalable, next-generation nuclear that can repower retired coal sites, protect grid reliability, and create high-paying technical jobs. Learn more
Protect patient freedom — including the right to choose doctors, plans, and treatments without unnecessary government interference. Learn more
Strengthen rural and community healthcare — expand telehealth coverage, support local clinics, and ensure fair reimbursement rates for small providers. Learn more
Encourage innovation and competition — make it easier for private practices, nurse practitioners, and mobile clinics to operate where big hospital systems can’t. Learn more
Invest in preventive health — nutrition, fitness, mental health, addiction recovery, and early intervention to reduce hospitalizations and save lives. Learn more
Streamlining permitting and licensing to shorten the time from startup to production. Learn more
Promoting “made in West Virginia” supply chains, especially in energy production, advanced manufacturing, lumber, and niche industries. Learn more
Investing in infrastructure — pipelines, transmission lines, and storage — to deliver energy safely and efficiently. Learn more
Deliver targeted relief (e.g. Energy credits, property tax rebates, food or heating assistance) for low- and moderate-income households — not across-the-board giveaways. Learn more
Oppose new broad-based taxes and unnecessary fees that disproportionately hurt working families. Learn more
Offering targeted tax and infrastructure incentives (roads, broadband, power) for manufacturing investment. Learn more
Reform the state tax code to reduce rates on income, sales, and business activity and inventory, and simplify compliance to attract investment. Learn more
Enforce strict state budget discipline — curtail unnecessary growth and eliminate waste. Learn more
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