Monongalia County Democrats
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The official account for the Monongalia County Democratic Party in West Virginia.
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🎬 Legislative Recap: Week 3
Delegate Evan Hansen provides an update about the bills being run by the Republican supermajority, as well as some positive news about the number of Democrats filing for office!
Delegate Evan Hansen provides an update about the bills being run by the Republican supermajority, as well as some positive news about the number of Democrats filing for office!
February 1, 2026 at 4:45 PM
🎬 Legislative Recap: Week 3
Delegate Evan Hansen provides an update about the bills being run by the Republican supermajority, as well as some positive news about the number of Democrats filing for office!
Delegate Evan Hansen provides an update about the bills being run by the Republican supermajority, as well as some positive news about the number of Democrats filing for office!
"West Virginia is the only state where household income has actually declined after adjusting for inflation, dropping from 28th ($56,161) in 1970 to 49th ($55,948) — only Mississippi currently ranks lower ($54,203), according to the analysis."
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February 1, 2026 at 12:11 AM
"West Virginia is the only state where household income has actually declined after adjusting for inflation, dropping from 28th ($56,161) in 1970 to 49th ($55,948) — only Mississippi currently ranks lower ($54,203), according to the analysis."
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🚨 SB 4 Advances to the House🚨
Today (1/29), the State Senate voted 32-2 to advance SB 4, with Democratic Senators Joey Garcia and Mike Woelfel voting in the minority.
Today (1/29), the State Senate voted 32-2 to advance SB 4, with Democratic Senators Joey Garcia and Mike Woelfel voting in the minority.
January 30, 2026 at 12:54 AM
🚨 SB 4 Advances to the House🚨
Today (1/29), the State Senate voted 32-2 to advance SB 4, with Democratic Senators Joey Garcia and Mike Woelfel voting in the minority.
Today (1/29), the State Senate voted 32-2 to advance SB 4, with Democratic Senators Joey Garcia and Mike Woelfel voting in the minority.
🔵 Delegate Spotlight: Anitra Hamilton 🔵
Delegate Anitra Hamilton was appointed to represent the 81st House District in April 2023, and ran unopposed in 2024 to continue serving the voters of Monongalia County.
Delegate Anitra Hamilton was appointed to represent the 81st House District in April 2023, and ran unopposed in 2024 to continue serving the voters of Monongalia County.
January 29, 2026 at 2:23 PM
🔵 Delegate Spotlight: Anitra Hamilton 🔵
Delegate Anitra Hamilton was appointed to represent the 81st House District in April 2023, and ran unopposed in 2024 to continue serving the voters of Monongalia County.
Delegate Anitra Hamilton was appointed to represent the 81st House District in April 2023, and ran unopposed in 2024 to continue serving the voters of Monongalia County.
Latest piece on The Mon Dems Substack: "Keeping Up With the Legislators"
We outline the resources on the WV Legislature's website on how to track bills and watch the House and Senate in session!
📖 Read it here: moncountydems.substack.com/p/keeping-up...
We outline the resources on the WV Legislature's website on how to track bills and watch the House and Senate in session!
📖 Read it here: moncountydems.substack.com/p/keeping-up...
Keeping Up With the Legislators
A guide on how to stay informed this Legislative Session.
moncountydems.substack.com
January 28, 2026 at 4:51 PM
Latest piece on The Mon Dems Substack: "Keeping Up With the Legislators"
We outline the resources on the WV Legislature's website on how to track bills and watch the House and Senate in session!
📖 Read it here: moncountydems.substack.com/p/keeping-up...
We outline the resources on the WV Legislature's website on how to track bills and watch the House and Senate in session!
📖 Read it here: moncountydems.substack.com/p/keeping-up...
🔵 Candidate Filing Update! 🔵
All 8 of Monongalia County's Legislative seats now have Democratic candidates filed! Thank you to those who have stepped up to put their names on our ballot for House of Delegates and State Senate:
All 8 of Monongalia County's Legislative seats now have Democratic candidates filed! Thank you to those who have stepped up to put their names on our ballot for House of Delegates and State Senate:
January 28, 2026 at 1:33 PM
🔵 Candidate Filing Update! 🔵
All 8 of Monongalia County's Legislative seats now have Democratic candidates filed! Thank you to those who have stepped up to put their names on our ballot for House of Delegates and State Senate:
All 8 of Monongalia County's Legislative seats now have Democratic candidates filed! Thank you to those who have stepped up to put their names on our ballot for House of Delegates and State Senate:
“My concern is that these types of actions will subject people of faith to criminal penalties and time in jail,” said Del. Evan Hansen, D-Monongalia.
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WV House expected to vote on human trafficking bill dealing with undocumented immigrants this week • West Virginia Watch
West Virginia House of Delegates members are expected to vote on a bill involving undocumented immigrants this week.
westvirginiawatch.com
January 27, 2026 at 12:37 AM
“My concern is that these types of actions will subject people of faith to criminal penalties and time in jail,” said Del. Evan Hansen, D-Monongalia.
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We the people have the power. Join us tomorrow, January 26, for a virtual training on how to exercise your right to document ICE abuses in your community.
RSVP using the link below. When using that link, Indivisible will know you came from us; their privacy policy applies.
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Eyes on ICE: Document and Record · No Kings
On Saturday, federal agents horrifically shot and killed 37-year-old Alex Pretti, an ICU nurse who cared for veterans, in the Eat Street neighborhood of south Minneapolis after brutally beating him in...
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January 25, 2026 at 7:41 PM
We the people have the power. Join us tomorrow, January 26, for a virtual training on how to exercise your right to document ICE abuses in your community.
RSVP using the link below. When using that link, Indivisible will know you came from us; their privacy policy applies.
RSVP using the link below. When using that link, Indivisible will know you came from us; their privacy policy applies.
Candidate filing ends January 31st. The Mon Dems are looking for a Democrat to run for House of Delegates District 77, currently held by Rep. Joe Statler.
If you are interested in running for this seat or know someone who would make a great candidate, reach out to us at [email protected]
If you are interested in running for this seat or know someone who would make a great candidate, reach out to us at [email protected]
January 25, 2026 at 5:38 PM
Candidate filing ends January 31st. The Mon Dems are looking for a Democrat to run for House of Delegates District 77, currently held by Rep. Joe Statler.
If you are interested in running for this seat or know someone who would make a great candidate, reach out to us at [email protected]
If you are interested in running for this seat or know someone who would make a great candidate, reach out to us at [email protected]
Join the @wvhousedems.bsky.social tonight (1/25) at 6:30 pm for their virtual Legislative Town Hall. Tonight's speakers are Delegates Evan Hansen and Kayla Young!
Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
January 25, 2026 at 3:06 PM
Join the @wvhousedems.bsky.social tonight (1/25) at 6:30 pm for their virtual Legislative Town Hall. Tonight's speakers are Delegates Evan Hansen and Kayla Young!
Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
🔵 Delegate Spotlight: John Williams 🔵
Delegate John Williams is the longest serving member of our current Monongalia County Legislative delegation, first elected in 2016. He represents the 80th House District, which includes parts of Morgantown and Westover, as well as Granville and Star City.
Delegate John Williams is the longest serving member of our current Monongalia County Legislative delegation, first elected in 2016. He represents the 80th House District, which includes parts of Morgantown and Westover, as well as Granville and Star City.
January 21, 2026 at 1:50 PM
🔵 Delegate Spotlight: John Williams 🔵
Delegate John Williams is the longest serving member of our current Monongalia County Legislative delegation, first elected in 2016. He represents the 80th House District, which includes parts of Morgantown and Westover, as well as Granville and Star City.
Delegate John Williams is the longest serving member of our current Monongalia County Legislative delegation, first elected in 2016. He represents the 80th House District, which includes parts of Morgantown and Westover, as well as Granville and Star City.
Interested in what's going on at the Legislature each day? Check out the WV Legislative Bulletin Board! It contains the bills introduced in each chamber, committee schedules, what bills will be presented on the floor, and more!
📖 View the Bulletin Board here: www.wvlegislature.gov/Bulletin_Boa...
📖 View the Bulletin Board here: www.wvlegislature.gov/Bulletin_Boa...
January 20, 2026 at 1:43 PM
Interested in what's going on at the Legislature each day? Check out the WV Legislative Bulletin Board! It contains the bills introduced in each chamber, committee schedules, what bills will be presented on the floor, and more!
📖 View the Bulletin Board here: www.wvlegislature.gov/Bulletin_Boa...
📖 View the Bulletin Board here: www.wvlegislature.gov/Bulletin_Boa...
🎬 Introducing our Legislative Recap series!
Hear from Maureen, our Mon Dems Communications Chair, on what this series will cover throughout the Legislative Session!
Hear from Maureen, our Mon Dems Communications Chair, on what this series will cover throughout the Legislative Session!
January 19, 2026 at 12:22 AM
🎬 Introducing our Legislative Recap series!
Hear from Maureen, our Mon Dems Communications Chair, on what this series will cover throughout the Legislative Session!
Hear from Maureen, our Mon Dems Communications Chair, on what this series will cover throughout the Legislative Session!
📜 WV Legislative Leadership Guide
We created a guide outlining the leadership for both the House of Delegates and State Senate for the 2026 Legislative Session!
📖 Read it here: moncountydems.substack.com/p/2026-wv-le...
We created a guide outlining the leadership for both the House of Delegates and State Senate for the 2026 Legislative Session!
📖 Read it here: moncountydems.substack.com/p/2026-wv-le...
2026 WV Legislative Leadership
A guide for who is in charge in the State Senate and House of Delegates this session.
moncountydems.substack.com
January 17, 2026 at 6:04 PM
📜 WV Legislative Leadership Guide
We created a guide outlining the leadership for both the House of Delegates and State Senate for the 2026 Legislative Session!
📖 Read it here: moncountydems.substack.com/p/2026-wv-le...
We created a guide outlining the leadership for both the House of Delegates and State Senate for the 2026 Legislative Session!
📖 Read it here: moncountydems.substack.com/p/2026-wv-le...
🔵 Delegate Spotlight: Evan Hansen 🔵
Delegate Evan Hansen has represented Monongalia County since 2018, and currently serves the 79th House District.
Delegate Evan Hansen has represented Monongalia County since 2018, and currently serves the 79th House District.
January 15, 2026 at 6:10 PM
🔵 Delegate Spotlight: Evan Hansen 🔵
Delegate Evan Hansen has represented Monongalia County since 2018, and currently serves the 79th House District.
Delegate Evan Hansen has represented Monongalia County since 2018, and currently serves the 79th House District.
The 2026 Legislative Session begins today! We are proud to support our 9 Democratic Delegates and 2 Democratic State Senators who will be fighting for us in Charleston over the next 60 days.
📖 Read about their committee assignments and contact information: moncountydems.substack.com/p/2026-wv-de...
📖 Read about their committee assignments and contact information: moncountydems.substack.com/p/2026-wv-de...
2026 WV Democratic Legislators
Meet the 11 Democrats fighting for you in Charleston this Legislative Session!
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January 14, 2026 at 2:17 PM
The 2026 Legislative Session begins today! We are proud to support our 9 Democratic Delegates and 2 Democratic State Senators who will be fighting for us in Charleston over the next 60 days.
📖 Read about their committee assignments and contact information: moncountydems.substack.com/p/2026-wv-de...
📖 Read about their committee assignments and contact information: moncountydems.substack.com/p/2026-wv-de...
🔵 Senator Spotlight 🔵
Senator Joey Garcia (D-Marion) is in his second year representing Senate District 13, which includes parts of Marion and Monongalia Counties. He was elected in November 2024 and is 1 of 2 Democrats in the chamber (out of 34). He serves as the Assistant Minority Leader.
Senator Joey Garcia (D-Marion) is in his second year representing Senate District 13, which includes parts of Marion and Monongalia Counties. He was elected in November 2024 and is 1 of 2 Democrats in the chamber (out of 34). He serves as the Assistant Minority Leader.
January 13, 2026 at 8:17 PM
🔵 Senator Spotlight 🔵
Senator Joey Garcia (D-Marion) is in his second year representing Senate District 13, which includes parts of Marion and Monongalia Counties. He was elected in November 2024 and is 1 of 2 Democrats in the chamber (out of 34). He serves as the Assistant Minority Leader.
Senator Joey Garcia (D-Marion) is in his second year representing Senate District 13, which includes parts of Marion and Monongalia Counties. He was elected in November 2024 and is 1 of 2 Democrats in the chamber (out of 34). He serves as the Assistant Minority Leader.
The final installment of our Effective From Passage series for the 2025 Legislative Session is live! Read through the House of Delegates sponsored bills that went into effect on July 11th, 2025.
📖 Read it here: moncountydems.substack.com/p/effective-...
📖 Read it here: moncountydems.substack.com/p/effective-...
Effective 90 Days From Passage: July 11th, 2025 (House Bills)
The final installment of our series explaining the bills that went into effect during the 2025 WV Legislative Session.
moncountydems.substack.com
January 12, 2026 at 10:32 PM
The final installment of our Effective From Passage series for the 2025 Legislative Session is live! Read through the House of Delegates sponsored bills that went into effect on July 11th, 2025.
📖 Read it here: moncountydems.substack.com/p/effective-...
📖 Read it here: moncountydems.substack.com/p/effective-...
Candidate filing begins today! Be a voice for your community and run for office. Whether it is Congress or city council, we need Democrats like you to step up to represent our communities.
The filing period ends Saturday, January 31st. Questions? Contact us at [email protected]
The filing period ends Saturday, January 31st. Questions? Contact us at [email protected]
January 12, 2026 at 4:09 PM
Candidate filing begins today! Be a voice for your community and run for office. Whether it is Congress or city council, we need Democrats like you to step up to represent our communities.
The filing period ends Saturday, January 31st. Questions? Contact us at [email protected]
The filing period ends Saturday, January 31st. Questions? Contact us at [email protected]
Our penultimate edition of Effective From Passage highlights the State Senate bills that went into effect on July 11th, 2025.
📖 Read it here: moncountydems.substack.com/p/effective-...
📖 Read it here: moncountydems.substack.com/p/effective-...
Effective 90 Days From Passage: July 11th, 2025 (Senate Bills)
The penultimate installment in our bill summary series.
moncountydems.substack.com
January 11, 2026 at 9:31 PM
Our penultimate edition of Effective From Passage highlights the State Senate bills that went into effect on July 11th, 2025.
📖 Read it here: moncountydems.substack.com/p/effective-...
📖 Read it here: moncountydems.substack.com/p/effective-...
The ACLU has a robust set of resources including guides on immigrants' rights, protesting rights, and interacting with law enforcement officers.
Check out their guides here and share them with your friends and family: www.aclu.org/know-your-ri...
Check out their guides here and share them with your friends and family: www.aclu.org/know-your-ri...
Know Your Rights | American Civil Liberties Union
Learn more here about what your rights are, how to exercise them, and what to do when your rights are violated.
www.aclu.org
January 9, 2026 at 3:10 PM
The ACLU has a robust set of resources including guides on immigrants' rights, protesting rights, and interacting with law enforcement officers.
Check out their guides here and share them with your friends and family: www.aclu.org/know-your-ri...
Check out their guides here and share them with your friends and family: www.aclu.org/know-your-ri...
Check out the next installment of our Effective From Passage series! Learn about the House of Delegates sponsored bills that completed legislation and went into effect on July 10th, 2025.
📖 Read it here: moncountydems.substack.com/p/effective-...
📖 Read it here: moncountydems.substack.com/p/effective-...
Effective 90 Days From Passage: July 10th, 2025 (House Bills)
17 more bills that passed during the 2025 Legislative Session.
moncountydems.substack.com
January 8, 2026 at 9:21 PM
Check out the next installment of our Effective From Passage series! Learn about the House of Delegates sponsored bills that completed legislation and went into effect on July 10th, 2025.
📖 Read it here: moncountydems.substack.com/p/effective-...
📖 Read it here: moncountydems.substack.com/p/effective-...
Check out our latest Effective From Passage piece!
📖 Read it on our Substack: moncountydems.substack.com/p/effective-...
📖 Read it on our Substack: moncountydems.substack.com/p/effective-...
Effective From Passage: April 12th, 2025
21 bills that went into effect on the last day of the 2025 Legislative Session.
moncountydems.substack.com
January 7, 2026 at 12:07 AM
Check out our latest Effective From Passage piece!
📖 Read it on our Substack: moncountydems.substack.com/p/effective-...
📖 Read it on our Substack: moncountydems.substack.com/p/effective-...
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January 6 Was an Assault on Democracy — and We Must Never Forget. It was an insurrection meant to overturn a free and fair election and stop the peaceful transfer of power.
Five years later, the truth still matters.
🔗 Full Statement: www.wvdemocrats.com/news/january6
Five years later, the truth still matters.
🔗 Full Statement: www.wvdemocrats.com/news/january6
January 6, 2026 at 4:50 PM
January 6 Was an Assault on Democracy — and We Must Never Forget. It was an insurrection meant to overturn a free and fair election and stop the peaceful transfer of power.
Five years later, the truth still matters.
🔗 Full Statement: www.wvdemocrats.com/news/january6
Five years later, the truth still matters.
🔗 Full Statement: www.wvdemocrats.com/news/january6