As a West Virginia native, I have a deep love for the people, values, and rugged landscapes that define this state. Our rural way of life is often misunderstood by those unfamiliar with Appalachian culture, which is why it is critical to have a representative that understands you and our connection to the land. I was born and raised on a cattle farm in Canaan Valley. From fixing fences and chasing cows to putting up hay for the winter, life on the farm shaped who I am today. I helped my family with their small businesses, including my father’s chimney sweep business and small ski area, as well as my mother’s restaurant and catering business. Like many people in rural areas, I had to work multiple jobs to make ends meet. After graduating from Tucker County High School, I trained as a massage therapist and have run my own successful small business for 17 years. Small businesses are the lifeblood of rural communities.

For us to live in a nation that values all of us, we need a political system that hears all of us and an economy that works for all of us. I am running for the WV House of Delegates to represent the people of Preston and Tucker counties, and I'm joining over 70+ other candidates from across the state who have taken the WV Can't Wait pledge:

  1. I won’t take Corporate Cash

  2. I will stand with working people

  3. I will never hide from a debate

  4. I will do the work

  5. I won’t blame people who are struggling with their pain

This campaign is about empowering people. When we have quality healthcare and paid leave, we stay in the workforce and have more secure jobs. When we have educational opportunities, we gain the skills we need to succeed. When our democracy isn't overrun with secret money, we have a government that works for us. Whether we’re fighting for better pay, better health coverage, or better roads and schools, we need representatives that will put you and your interests first, not just a few people with lots of money.

I will do everything I can to empower West Virginians by:

  • Advocating for your consumer rights, civil liberties, farm and property rights, and economic justice.

  • Working to raise wages so we and future generations can make a living in West Virginia. Wages have not kept up with rising prices of necessities like rent, food, transportation and healthcare. Economies don’t grow when people don’t have enough money.

  • Fighting for affordable trade schools and job opportunities that benefit our people instead of those who profit from other people’s mismanaged debt.

  • Working to expand worker benefits, including paid family, medical, and sick leave, so we can recuperate and still provide for ourselves and our families. 

  • Fighting for clean and fair elections. Without transparency, our elections will continue to be bought with dark money. This undemocratic practice must be taken out of politics so our voices are no longer silenced by money from unreported donors. 

Wherever you live, I hope you'll find your unique way to join the movements that are empowering people and communities. Figure out who your candidates are. Help them. Even if it’s one hour per week or $2 dollars a month, everything makes a difference. Thank you for time and contribution.

"True individual freedom cannot exist without economic security and independence."  -Franklin D. Roosevelt



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June 24, 2020

On On! To the General Election!

We won our primary! You can see the results here. We've got an uphill battle ahead of us though. Voter turnout was below 40%. If we don't get more Dems to go to the polls and sway more Independents and lean Republicans to vote for us, we won't win in November. We are working to connect with and inspire disenfranchised voters and to promote a Progressive platform for all voters: more funding for education, affordable healthcare, better wages, good roads, broadband connectivity, cannabis freedom...all of these things are what we need most, NOT the divisive hot button issues that dominate headline news.

We will win in November if we have a strong volunteer team. Due to COVID we are not planning door knocking at this time but we will have opportunities for phone banking, postcard writing and street team. We've got some leadership roles filled and a small crew of volunteers but we still need a few more committed leaders (we can train you!) and we can never have enough volunteers. Contact us if you feel drawn to join the team! ChaseForWV@gmail.com or 304-599-4906. And if you can't help with your time, please consider donating money or in-kind contributions. On on!!!

March 10, 2020

Training Time

There's a movement afoot here in WV. As shown in the picture above, over 90 candidates for offices up and down the ballot are stepping up to put people-powered representation
back into our government. We are looking forward to getting more volunteers fired up to connect with voters, which is the best way to reinvigorate the electorate and contribute to positive political change.

We've also just started moving into our new office. While we had planned to move into a space in Thomas, a different location has popped up that better suits our needs and we will be working out of the old bank building in Davis. We are excited to have a home base and look forward to offering trainings on how to Get Out The Vote (GOTV), advocate for your values, and connect with voters who have felt disenfranchised with run-of-the-mill politics.


The WV primary is May 12, 2020. You can Register To Vote Here.

The Voter Registration Deadline for the 2020 Primary Election is April 21, 2020.

General election information can be found here.

You can sign up for the Chase For WV email list to keep up with our trainings, events and action opportunities by going to the website and clicking Volunteer.

Be well everyone and remember that the antidote to National Politics Fatigue is engaging in your local politics ;-).

January 21, 2020

WV Can’t Wait for a people powered government

On January 18, I joined dozens of candidates at the WV Capitol to file for public office. This slate of candidates have all pledged to run their campaigns in a way that’s meant to help everyday WVians and not pander to the Big Money interests that corrupt our government. 

Learn more here: https://www.wowktv.com/news/the-west-virginia-cant-wait-movement-makes-its-stand-in-the-state-capitol/

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