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May 12, 2026 West Virginia Democratic Party State Primary

Candidates for U.S. Senate, West Virginia

Thornton Cooper - D

►Websitewww.thorntoncooper.com

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Rachel Fetty Anderson - D

►Websitewww.fettyandersonforsenate.com/

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Jeffrey V. Kessler - D

►Websitewww.kessler2026.com/

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Rio Phillips - D

►Websitewww.rioforsenate.com/

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Zachary Shrewsbury - D

►Websitewww.shrewsburyforsenate.com/

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Jeffrey V. Kessler

Biographical

General Philosophy

Personal and Family

Professional Experience

Civic Involvement

Political Experience

Educational Background

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Why I Am Running for Public Office

Endorsments, Voting, Elections, Politics & Government

Government & Democracy

State Governments

Foreign Policy

Jobs, Economy, Trade, Business, Industry & Agriculture

Economy

Jobs

Agriculture

Infrastructure

Crime, Police & Imprisonment

Human Rights

Housing & Communities

Housing

Cost of Living

Labor, Wages & Unions

Worker Rights and Benefits

Health & Medical

Healthcare

Women's Health & Reproduction

Drug Addiction & Substance Abuse

Pregnancy and Childbirth

Opioid Crisis

Education & Schools

Education

Environment & Climate Change

Environment

Environmental Justice

Courts, Laws & Justice

Criminal Justice System, Reform & Disparity

Racial Justice, Equality & Equity

Civil, Religious, LGBTQ & Human Rights

LGBTQ+

Human Rights

Freedom

Values, Religion, Family, Patriotism & Public Service

Family

Energy

Renewable Energy & Fossil Fuels

Infrastructure & Transportation

Infrastructure

Technology, Internet, Social Media, Science & Space

Technology

Taxes

Military, National Defense & Veterans

Veterans

Military

Sex & Sexuality

LGBTQ+