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Biographical Profiles and Positions on the Issues

May 12, 2026 West Virginia Republican Party State Primary

Candidates for State Senator District 1, West Virginia

Laura Wakim Chapman - R

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Joe Eddy - R

►Websitejoe4wv.com

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Biographical

General Philosophy

Personal and Family

Professional Experience

Accomplishments and Awards

Educational Background

Reasons & Objectives

Why I Am Running for Public Office

Goals If Elected

Jobs, Economy, Trade, Business, Industry & Agriculture

Economy

Jobs

Inflation

Infrastructure

Crime, Police & Imprisonment

Police Force

Housing & Communities

Affordable Housing / Rentals & Supports

Public Safety

Community Development

Parks And Open Spaces

Health & Medical

Healthcare

Preventive Health Care

Opioid Crisis

Education & Schools

Education

School Safety

Environment & Climate Change

Environment

Abortion, Pro-Life & Genetic Engineering

Abortion(Pro-Choice) v Pro-Life

Civil, Religious, LGBTQ & Human Rights

Persons with Disabilities

Values, Religion, Family, Patriotism & Public Service

Values

Gun & Property Rights

Right to Own and Cary Guns - Second Amendment

Energy

Immigration, Border Security, Terrorism & Homeland Security

Immigration Policy & Reform

Infrastructure & Transportation

Infrastructure

Taxes

Tax Reform

Military, National Defense & Veterans

Veterans

Seniors, Social Security, Medicare, Pensions

Seniors & Aging of Population