West Virginia State House District 80

Current seat holder: John Williams (Democrat).

Olivia Miller

Olivia Hope Miller is the Democratic candidate running for House of Delegates District 80. She is a 10th generation West Virginian who grew up in Tucker County. She moved to Morgantown in 2015 and is a West Virginia University (WVU) graduate. She spent five years working for WVU in media and communications. For the past seven years, she’s written for the West Virginia Executive Magazine. She is also the first executive director-designate of the West Virginia Highlands Conservancy. According to her website, she is “someone who believes West Virginia can be a place where people can stay, work, raise families and live healthy and full lives.” She says she’s running because she’s proud of where she comes from and says she’s “ready to fight for a future we’ll be proud to pass on to future generations.” Miller was endorsed by Del. John Williams and Del. Evan Hansen. Her campaign priorities include public education funding, infrastructure investment, environmental stewardship and economic opportunities aimed at keeping young people in the state. She will face Constitution Party member Melissa Ann DeSerio in November.

· Candidate campaign website & Ballotpedia (secondary source)

Campaign site

“For too long, we've been asked to accept less, while our resources are sold off and our communities suffer. To me, loving West Virginia means holding pride and heartbreak at the same time-pride in who we are, and heartbreak over how often our people are left behind.” (Olivia Miller Campaign Website)
“I'm running to fight for the best of who we are, protect our land and people, and help build a future that finally lives up to what we deserve.” (Olivia Miller Campaign Website)
“Prioritize the well-being of our seniors, kids, and neighbors” (Olivia Miller Campaign Website)

Melissa DeSerio

Melissa Ann DeSerio is running for House of Delegates District 80. She is a member of the Constitution Party. DeSerio is from Harrisville, West Virginia, and went to college at Glenville State University. She says her campaign is built on three core principles: faith and integrity, community solutions and grassroots opportunity. According to her Facebook page, she is “a pastor, executive transformational coach, speaker [and] mentor.” DeSerio says her campaign priorities include economic renewal, as she is in favor of supporting local businesses and local trades. Additionally, she says she’s fighting for accessible healthcare, quality education, reliable roads, broadband internet, clean water systems and safeguarding West Virginia’s natural beauty and rich cultural history. According to her LinkedIn , DeSerio is also a business strategist, executive transformational coach, #1 best-selling author and founder and CEO of Joy Today Ministries. She will face Democrat Olivia Hope Miller in November.

· Candidate campaign website & Ballotpedia (secondary source)

Campaign site

“Melissa Ann DeSerio offers a new path forward, grounded in faith, integrity, and a commitment to our Mountain State families.” (Melissa DeSerio Campaign Website)
“Melissa Ann DeSerio's campaign is built on three core principles that guide every decision and every action for our state's future.” (Melissa DeSerio Campaign Website)
“Listening first to Mountain State families, we're building bridges to deliver real, grassroots-driven change for all.” (Melissa DeSerio Campaign Website)