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November 3, 2026 West Virginia General Election

Candidates for State Senator District 1, West Virginia

Laura Wakim Chapman - R

►Websitelauraforwv.com/

Shawn Fluharty - D

►Websiteshawnfluharty.com

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Shawn Fluharty

Biographical

General Philosophy

Personal and Family

Professional Experience

Political Experience

Educational Background

Reasons & Objectives

Why I Am Running for Public Office

Goals If Elected

Health & Medical

Opioid Crisis

Immigration, Border Security, Terrorism & Homeland Security

Immigration Policy & Reform

Jobs, Economy, Trade, Business, Industry & Agriculture

Inflation

Infrastructure

Crime, Police & Imprisonment

Police Force

Education & Schools

Education

School Safety

Abortion, Pro-Life & Genetic Engineering

Pro-Choice (Abortion) or Pro-Life

Gun & Property Rights

Right to Own and Carry Guns - Second Amendment

Energy

Infrastructure & Transportation

Infrastructure

Military, National Defense & Veterans

Veterans

Seniors, Social Security, Medicare, Pensions

Seniors & Aging of Population