DNC puts $50K in deep red WV statehouse races as Dems face uphill battles in November election
The Democratic National Committee is sending $50,000 to West Virginia for this election cycle, targeting four state legislative races that both the national and statewide Democrats believe could be flipped back to blue.
The funds are part of a total $2.5 million investment from the DNC going to dozens of states to aid campaign efforts in the final stretch of the 2024 general election. The races that the money will be focused on were not disclosed.
“The DNC is committed to electing Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz, and ensuring Democrats have the resources to run competitive races across the map in red and blue states alike,” said DNC Chair Jaime Harrison. “The investment we’re announcing today in the West Virginia Democratic Party shows these priorities in action.”
The money, according to the DNC, will specifically be used for Get Out The Vote efforts, including paying for mailers and supporting local Democrats working on the election to engage with voters. Specifically, per the DNC, the funds should help target youth and minority voters who could be key to flipping competitive seats in the state Legislature.
https://westvirginiawatch.com/2024/09/27/dnc-puts-50k-in-deep-red-wv-statehouse-races-as-dems-face-uphill-battles-in-november-election/