Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - West Virginia 2nd Congressional District in 2026 West Virginia Primary Election.
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Protect and expand federal programs for dignified burials, healthcare access, and veteran community centers. Learn more
Expand Funding for Mobile Clinics Serving Rural and Aging Veterans. Learn more
Ensure every veteran, especially in rural communities, has access to stable housing, mental health care, and family support. Learn more
Fully fund VA and state programs (e.g. SUPPORT Act expansion, VA Choice Act), including long-term care, PTSD treatment, and career pathways, while holding underperforming agencies accountable. Learn more
Incentivize local investment. Push federal programs that reward companies for hiring West Virginians, offering union wages, and committing to long-term investment in our communities. Learn more
Expand workforce training and apprenticeships. Connect schools, community colleges, and unions to in-demand careers in healthcare, energy, skilled trades, and STEM. Learn more
Defend College Access & First-Generation Students. Protect and expand Pell Grants. Simplify FAFSA access and support responsible debt relief options so higher education remains within reach.. Learn more
Invest in Community Colleges & Workforce Pathways. Increase federal investment in community colleges and workforce-aligned degree and certification programs that meet the needs of our local economy.. Learn more
Fully Fund West Virginia’s Water Infrastructure. Learn more
Require full Environmental Impact Statements for any data center seeking eminent domain authority. These reviews must include cumulative watershed impact assessments and air pollution analysis, including long-term consequences. Learn more
End Eminent Domain Abuse. Amend 49 U.S.C. §14501(c) to prevent data centers from using utility-style takings. Learn more
Expand Access to Women’s Healthcare. Address maternity care deserts by increasing funding for OB-GYN services, birthing hospitals, and prenatal care programs—so no woman drives hours for essential care. Learn more
Fully Restore Rural Healthcare Funding. Reinvest every dollar cut under One Big Beautiful Bill to ensure rural hospitals, clinics, and community health centers have the resources they need to stay open and serve every West Virginian. Learn more
Support Rural Healthcare Providers. Invest in incentives to keep doctors, nurses, and specialists practicing in West Virginia. Encourage telehealth expansion so rural residents can access care without long drives. Learn more
Protect Medicaid and Medicare. Fight any future cuts to ensure families, seniors, and individuals with disabilities can access the care they need without skyrocketing costs or long travel times.. Learn more
Support working families with infrastructure and access. Expand affordable childcare, broadband, and transportation so all West Virginians can join or stay in the workforce. Learn more
Bridge and Road Accountability. Establish stricter oversight and transparency for federal infrastructure funds to ensure projects are completed on time and fully funded. Learn more
Fully Fund Rural Water and Sewer System Projects. Prioritize federal infrastructure dollars for small towns and unincorporated communities that have been overlooked. Learn more
Support Local Fire and Emergency Services. Increase federal grants for rural fire departments and emergency response systems to ensure no community is cut off from lifesaving services. Learn more
Expand broadband, upgrade roads, and improve essential services to unlock access to remote work, education, and healthcare. Learn more
Establish community councils and participatory programs so residents can set priorities and guide development initiatives. Learn more
Protect Infrastructure Funding from Political Gamesmanship. Refuse to let federal funds be delayed or rejected for ideological reasons. West Virginians should not lose resources because of political posturing. Learn more
Sponsor legislation conditioning Appalachian Regional Commission grants and federal tax incentives on groundwater monitoring, safe blowdown treatment, and enforceable PFAS liability standards. Learn more
Protect SNAP, Medicaid, & Medicare. Keep essential food and healthcare programs available, especially in rural and distressed areas, while linking benefits to workforce and family support programs. Learn more
Raise the Social Security payroll tax cap to 250,000 so higher earners contribute at the same rate as everyone else—protecting the program’s long-term solvency and strengthening retirement security. Learn more
Enforce Accountability. Strengthen IRS enforcement focused on high-income tax avoidance—not middle-class families. . Learn more
Expand the Child Tax Credit. Learn more
Establish a meaningful minimum corporate tax so profitable companies can’t zero out their federal income tax liability. Learn more
Oppose sales tax increases that disproportionately hurt working and middle-class families. Simplify the tax code so families and small businesses don’t need expensive accountants to comply. Learn more
Close offshore profit-shifting loopholes that allow corporations to hide earnings overseas. Tax investment income at the same rate as wages, so wealth isn’t treated better than work. Learn more
Raise the minimum wage. Ensure wages reflect the true cost of living, tie them to inflation, and protect gig, tipped, and part-time workers. Learn more
Protect and grow unions. Repeal anti-union laws, expand collective bargaining, and restore union jobs in manufacturing, energy, construction, and public service. Learn more
Protect gig and returning workers. Reclassify gig workers to guarantee benefits and create programs for people re-entering the workforce after caregiving, addiction treatment, or incarceration. Learn more
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