87 of the 100 Members of the West Virginia State House Will be Pro-Life
In a historic precedent, West Virginian voters passed Amendment 1. Amendment 1 bars doctors, health care providers or and others from participating in assisted suicide, euthanasia or mercy killing.
Mary H. Tillman, JD, Legislative Coordinator for the West Virgina Alliance for Ethical Health Care, said, “The WV Alliance for Ethical Health Care, West Virginians for Life, and organizations that advocate for the rights of persons living with disabilities celebrate the successful passage of Amendment 1.”
“Following the strong example of our legislators who voted by overwhelming majorities, the voters of West Virginia have now also shown their belief that all lives in our beautiful state, regardless of age or ability, will be respected and protected from the dangers of medically-assisted suicide,” Tillman said. “West Virginia becomes the first state in the United States of America to proactively protect all its citizens and health care institutions from the dangerous trend of assisted suicide by a state constitutional amendment.”
On the political front, of the 113 races in which the West Virginians for Life PAC (WVL-PAC) endorsed candidates, the endorsed candidate prevailed in 95% of the contests. Not surprisingly, West Virginia, a strongly pro-life state, gave all four of its electoral votes to Donald Trump on November 5.
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“West Virginia is a national leader in its support for the conservative pro-life values of former President Donald J. Trump, who represents the values of WV families,” said WVFL President Wanda Franz, Ph.D.
Carrying 69% of the vote, Jim Justice won the U.S. Senate seat left vacant by the retirement of Sen. Joe Manchin. First District Congressional incumbent Carol Miller retained her seat for a third term. In the Second Congressional District, Riley Moore defeated his opponent by a margin of 71%-29%. This completed a pro-life sweep of the entire slate of federal candidates.
The WVL-PAC enjoyed wins in all six statewide races as well! Patrick Morrisey won the governorship with 69% of the vote. J.B. McCuskey will be the new Attorney General, ensuring that pro-life legislation will be defended, if challenged. Kris Warner easily won the contest for Secretary of State. Mark Hunt will be the State Auditor while Kent Leonhardt will remain Agriculture Commissioner.
Of the 16 state Senate races in which endorsements were made, 15 were winners. Thirty-three of 34 senators will be supporting pro-life policies.
WVL-PAC can report only five losses in the endorsed State House races. With a net gain of +6 pro-life seats, 87 of the 100 members of the State House will be pro-life as the next legislative session begins in February 2025.
“West Virginians for Life is proud of its overwhelming success in supporting pro-life legislators,” Franz said, “and we look forward to working with them in the upcoming session.”