Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - West Virginia 2nd Congressional District in 2024 West Virginia Primary Election.
View your personalized ballot, check your voter registration, make a plan to vote, and research every name and measure on the ballot with BallotReady.
Get StartedAs someone who values human life, I hold a steadfast stance on the issue of abortion. I firmly believe in the sanctity of life and am deeply committed to protecting the unborn. Learn more
I believe that our police officers play a critical role in maintaining the rule of law and order, and that they should be adequately funded and equipped to perform their duties. Additionally, I believe that it is important to respect the rights of law-abiding citizens and not put the rights of criminals ahead of their safety and well-being. I will always fight to ensure that our citizens can live in peace and security, and that our law enforcement officers have the resources they need to do their jobs effectively. Learn more
I will take my role as a Congressman for the people very seriously, and I understand that the families of our military members are counting on me to make informed and responsible decisions. Before casting any vote that would put our military members in harm's way, I will always consider the well-being of their families and the sacrifices that they make. This is a sacred oath that I take seriously, and I will do everything in my power to ensure that our military members are only deployed when it is absolutely necessary and in the best interests of our nation. Learn more
Establish a rehab treatment facility in each of the 55 West Virginia counties. These facilities will help identify, treat, monitor, and transition people to the work force with continued support and supervision. We must localize treatment. We also must create a massive awareness program at the state level which will be relentless in educating and dissuading our youth from doing these hard and dangerous drugs. Learn more
However, it is time for West Virginia to take action and tap into its heritage to revitalize its economy. The state must fight against harmful regulations and work to create a business-friendly environment that encourages growth in its traditional industries. At the same time, it is important to provide opportunities for future generations and equip them with the skills they need to succeed in the modern economy. This means investing in trade schools and job training programs to help residents acquire the skills they need to compete in today's job market. Learn more
BAN CRT and NO Gender Affirming Counseling whatsoever. Learn more
We are proponents of school-choice, but our focus is on transforming public education into the 21st century in West Virginia. Our workforce is not trained to do the jobs that we will be bringing here so we must start now to change that current reality. Learn more
Create a two-track learning experience starting in ninthgrade. The pathways will include a traditional path and a vocational path. The traditional route will be comprised of educational objectives that fit in-line with pursuing a four-year degree. The vocational pathway will allow students to pursue learning skills and aspects of trade work such as contracting, masonry, welding, electric, computer science, etc. Both routes will include financial literacy courses that teach students household and personal finance. The curriculum will include, but not be limited to, budgeting, investing, credit handling, and how to start a business. Learn more
We are going to start the “Teacher Recruitment Taskforce” as it is critical that we recruit teachers as we have a deficit of 1,100-plus teachers in West Virginia. We will pay up for talent and retraining of current teachers. Learn more
I believe that building a wall is an important step in achieving this goal, as it will help to deter the flow of illegal drugs into our state. Learn more
Lower state income taxes 10% immediately after taking office, with the goal of eventually eliminating it entirely within five years of taking office. Eliminate vehicle and machinery taxes for any vehicle or machine after four years, keeping the inventory tax in place. Freeze all vice-taxes on soda, alcohol, tobacco, and vaping products. We must modernize our tax code which is stunting economic success and opportunity in West Virginia. We need to make changes to our tax code similar to those that Tennessee and Florida have enacted. Temporarily eliminate the severance tax on coal. Learn more
View your personalized ballot, check your voter registration, make a plan to vote, and research every name and measure on the ballot with BallotReady.