Daniel Day
Daniel Joseph Day is a Democrat running to represent District 2 in the House of Delegates. Day graduated from Youngstown State University in 2017 and lives in Weirton. He works as a technical consultant. His campaign emphasizes that he wants to serve the working class of West Virginia.
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Campaign site
“My main focus runs on three things, infrastructure, economic development, and building a stronger community. I really feel all three of those things go hand in hand,”
(WTOV Steubenville)Tony Viola
Anthony Joseph Viola is the owner and real estate broker at Howard Hanna Mortimer Realty in Weirton. He is from Follansbee and a graduate of West Liberty University. He is running for the House of Delegates to represent District 2 as a Republican.
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Campaign site
“My mission is to serve District 2 with integrity and practical, community-focused leadership. As a lifelong West Virginian, I'm committed to driving economic development, supporting local businesses and improving infrastructure. Together, we can create opportunities that ensure our families have the resources they need to build a brighter, more prosperous future for our community.”
(Tony Viola Campaign Website) “As a small-business owner, I know payroll isn't theory — it's personal. Economic development must be practical and predictable, focused on creating good jobs so families can build a life here. That starts with clear permitting, responsive agencies, and consistent rules so employers can invest with confidence.”
(Tony Viola Campaign Website) “We'll grow from the inside out. I'll champion startup help, main-street revitalization, and access to capital for local entrepreneurs. We'll market our strengths — location, work ethic, industrial sites — while cutting red tape that slows expansions. Strategic infrastructure counts: site-ready utilities, industrial access roads, and reliable broadband so a home-grown company can sell to the world from Weirton.”
(Tony Viola Campaign Website)