Lisa Cathro
Lisa Cathro is the Democratic candidate for District 96 and is a self-described small-business owner, a former teacher, and mother of three. She spent 13 years as a teacher in West Virginia and her campaign relies heavily on her experience as a teacher and a small business owner. Her campaign emphasizes fully funded schools, working across party lines to achieve legislation, state government spending, promoting local job growth, and protecting the Constitution. Her campaign also emphasizes tax breaks for small businesses and efforts to preserve outdoor spaces and environmental approaches to sustainability.
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“My #1 priority is to fix our broken West Virginia public school system. I firmly believe that education IS the key to solving most of life's problems. We need to fully fund our public schools. We have enough money to pay for the education our children NEED, if we are willing to do without some of the government programs that we WANT. Children cannot learn until their basic needs are met. Therefore, we need to provide wrap-around services (including mental health resources), as well as alternative and vocational educational programs.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey) “I am running for WV House of Delegates District 96 because I am passionate about the people in our Berkeley County community, and I believe we deserve state government that actually listens to and works for the people!”
(Lisa Cathro Campaign Website)Katie Rose
Katie Rose is the Republican candidate for District 96. She was recently hired as West Virginia Community Development Coordinator for Her PLAN, which is a pro-life organization designed to provide resources for mothers. Her campaign supports school choice, cutting taxes, prioritizes infrastructure systems such as water systems, roads, bridges, and preservation of historic buildings, public service retention for police, firefighters and teachers and pro-life. Rose is in a three-way race running on the Republican ticket and has received endorsement from Her PLAN.
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“Invest in water, sewer, roads, and bridges to keep up with local growth Berkeley County is one of the fastest-growing areas in West Virginia, and our infrastructure needs to keep pace. Katie will prioritize the roads, bridges, water, and sewer systems that keep our communities safe, connected, and ready for the future.”
(Katie Rose Campaign Website) “Berkeley County is one of the fastest-growing areas in West Virginia, and our infrastructure needs to keep pace. Katie will prioritize the roads, bridges, water, and sewer systems that keep our communities safe, connected, and ready for the future.”
(Katie Rose Campaign Website)Becky Dunmire
Rebecca “Becky Jane” Dunmire is a self-described “life-long resident of Berkeley County” running for the 96th District for the Constitution Party. Her campaign targets removal of property and personal taxes. She connects these with the Constitution Party’s values of government accountability and fiscal responsibility. Dunmire promises limited government power. Her campaign highlights the first, second and fourth amendments as her emphasis for the Constitution Party. Her campaign focuses on generating communal and economic development. According to her campaign, Dunmire opposes legislation that restricts community voices and reduces taxes that affect small businesses and farmers. Additionally, her campaign supports school choice in Berkeley county.
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“Our West Virginia spirit is rooted in true freedom. I will stand for every family's God-given rights, ensuring our mountain state remains a place where hard work, faith, and local values lead the way to prosperity.”
(Becky Dunmire Campaign Website) “The Constitution Party's platform is built on the timeless principles of the US Constitution. We believe in limited government, fiscal responsibility, and the preservation and defense of our 1st, 2nd, and 4th Amendment Rights today and for future generations.”
(Becky Dunmire Campaign Website) “The Government exists to serve the people. Transparency and accountability are necessary for every tax payer dollar spent. I will advocate for elimination of income, property, and rain taxes. Election integrity is critical to ensure West Virginians choose their representatives.”
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