West Virginia Republican Party

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== West Virginia Republican Party ==

The West Virginia Republican Party is the affiliate of the Republican Party (United States) in the state of West Virginia. The party is headquartered in Charleston, West Virginia.

History[edit | edit source]

The West Virginia Republican Party was established in the 1860s during the American Civil War. The party played a significant role in the formation of the state of West Virginia, which separated from Virginia in 1863. The early years of the party were marked by its support for the Union and opposition to slavery.

Organization[edit | edit source]

The West Virginia Republican Party is organized at the state, county, and local levels. The state party is governed by the West Virginia Republican State Executive Committee, which is responsible for coordinating party activities, fundraising, and strategy. The party also has various auxiliary organizations, including the West Virginia Federation of Republican Women and the West Virginia Young Republicans.

Political Positions[edit | edit source]

The West Virginia Republican Party aligns with the national Republican Party on most issues, advocating for limited government, lower taxes, and a strong national defense. The party also supports Second Amendment rights, pro-life policies, and free-market principles.

Electoral History[edit | edit source]

The West Virginia Republican Party has experienced varying levels of success in state and national elections. Historically, the state was dominated by the Democratic Party, but in recent years, Republicans have made significant gains. In the 2014 elections, the party gained control of both houses of the West Virginia Legislature for the first time in over 80 years. In the 2016 elections, Donald Trump won the state by a large margin, further solidifying the Republican presence in West Virginia.

Current Leadership[edit | edit source]

The current chair of the West Virginia Republican Party is Mark Harris. The party's leadership also includes a vice-chair, secretary, and treasurer, along with various committee members representing different regions of the state.