GOVERNOR
Ask the Candidates 2024
COMPILED BY ANNA MOORE
The 2024 primary election in West Virginia will be pivotal in shaping the state ’ s political landscape . Candidates are vying for key offices in government , including governor , attorney general and U . S . senator .
Voting in any election is more than a civic duty . It ’ s an instrument for progress and empowers citizens to shape their future . With the majority of the candidates running in each of the three races listed above being republican , the primary election taking place on May 14 , 2024 , is crucial . In light of this , West Virginia Executive ( WVE ) wanted to offer its readers a look at each candidate ’ s mission and values . For each race , we asked all of the candidates the same series of questions pertaining to their plans and platform . Informed voting shapes policies , making your voice impactful and decisions meaningful . It is WVE ’ s hope that these Q & As will help enable readers to make the best decisions possible for their ballots and , ultimately , the state of West Virginia . •
Moore Capito – Republican
Tell us about your professional background and how it would help you serve as governor of West Virginia .
Since 2017 , I ’ ve had the honor of serving in the House of Delegates , where I currently serve as judiciary chair . My get-it-done conservative approach makes me the only candidate who can say they ’ ve turned good ideas into law .
Tell us about your four-year plan .
The Capito administration will have a comprehensive agenda that will prioritize three interconnected issues : public safety , jobs and education .
My goal is for West Virginia to be the safest state in America — to ensure police and first responders have the resources they need and impose a maximum life sentence for fentanyl dealers .
I was proud to vote to cut taxes . My goal is to eliminate the income tax by the end of my term . By cutting red tape and regulations , small businesses can grow . By providing infrastructure needs , we can create new businesses .
Joe Biden has it all wrong . West Virginia energy isn ’ t the problem . It ’ s the solution to American energy independence and lowering prices for consumers .
My A + for WV education plan will ensure every student has access to a quality education and every parent is involved by : emphasizing achievement , accountability and attendance ; providing parents with choices ; focusing on learning — reading , writing and math — starting with pre-K and hiring reading and math tutors ; establishing a task force to understand the problems and offer solutions ; prioritizing student safety — both physical and mental health ; ensuring workforce readiness so every student can pass the military entrance exam , college prep test or graduate ready for a skilled career ; and providing veterans tuition waivers .
Why did you choose to run for governor ?
The future of our state is personal to me . I ’ m a sixth generation West Virginian and father to two children . I believe West Virginia is on the right track for the first time in a long time . I ’ m ready to lead us to the next level .
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