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<h4>Accessing WVDP VoteBuilder</h4>The West Virginia Democratic Party (WVDP) Voter File, VoteBuilder, is a tool available to all Democratic County Parties, candidates, and partners in good standing. VoteBuilder is considered the gold-standard of campaign technology for voter contact and volunteer management. VoteBuilder provides users access to not only the voter file data from each County Clerk, but also to powerful score modeling and consumer data to help us target the right people.Each County Party, campaign, or partner is given access to their own committee to engage in voter contact and volunteer management. The information generated by these groups is unique to each committee, and proprietary for the duration of the cycle. At the end of each calendar year, WVDP’s data team incorporates the collective data of all committees to improve the overall data for all VoteBuilder users, in this way making the use of the tool cooperative.&nbsp;In an effort to ensure quality access, fair cost, and accountable use, the WVDP is instituting the following <a href="/58251e73-0cb4-4ea8-8971-3acddc66c794">VoteBuilder policies</a> for the 2026 cycle. WVDP reserves the right to add, remove, or change any of these policies as deemed necessary throughout the cycle.

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<h2 style="text-align: center;">Running for office takes a lot of planning and hard work.</h2><h2 style="text-align: center;">WVDP is here to help.</h2><img src="https://run.imgix.net/7869f6cd-87f4-4d00-8eac-4771588dd2ec/910ff5aa-a0ca-4063-ae4a-691c185712ad/910ff5aa-a0ca-4063-ae4a-691c185712ad.png?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=11&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C1024%2C1536&amp;w=1500" alt="How to Run for Office in WV" caption="" align="center" alignwidth="50" variant="framed"><h3>Thinking of running for office! Let's start your plan.</h3><h3>Email us! <a href="mailto:runforoffice@wvdemocrats.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">runforoffice@wvdemocrats.com</a></h3><img src="https://run.imgix.net/7869f6cd-87f4-4d00-8eac-4771588dd2ec/d39eb772-bbc3-46c2-b420-793c7a8cec67/d39eb772-bbc3-46c2-b420-793c7a8cec67.png?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C1024%2C1536&amp;w=1500" alt="What's on the ballot in 2026" caption="" align="center" alignwidth="50" variant="framed">Who has pre-filed for 2026: <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1fLW6CVwrjOcG_Ou57gtj40e_iFP-4xbC94Jt5ZlzqAU/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Updated weekly from </a><a href="https://cfrs.wvsos.gov/public/gettoknow">https://cfrs.wvsos.gov/public/gettoknow</a>

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<h2 style="text-align: center;">2026 WVSDEC Meeting Schedule</h2><img src="https://run.imgix.net/7869f6cd-87f4-4d00-8eac-4771588dd2ec/bcc2504c-e63d-43cc-92ce-1c88842bed2f/bcc2504c-e63d-43cc-92ce-1c88842bed2f.png?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C1414%2C2000&amp;w=1500" alt="Tentative 2026 WVSDEC Meeting Dates" caption="" align="center" alignwidth="50" variant="framed">Notice RequirementOfficial notice for each meeting will be issued in compliance with the WVDP Bylaws, including the effective notice requirements set forth in Article Five, Section 5(a) and Article Two, Section 3. Meeting dates, formats, and locations are not final until official notice is provided.For updates and official notices, visit:<a href="https://wvdemocrats.com/wvsdec">https://wvdemocrats.com/wvsdec</a>

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<h2>Where and When to File for Office - January 12 - 31</h2><h3>The candidate filing period runs January 12 through January 31.</h3><h4>County Offices</h4>If you are running for a county office, including:• County Commission• Board of Education (BOE)• County Democratic Executive Committee (DEC)You must file your candidacy with your County Clerk in the county where the office is located.County clerk offices are typically open Monday through Friday during normal business hours, usually 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Hours may vary by county.Use this link to find your County Clerk’s office, address, and contact information:<a href="https://www.wvdemocrats.com/wv-county-clerks">https://www.wvdemocrats.com/wv-county-clerks</a><h4>State Legislative and Multi-County Offices</h4>If you are running for:• House of Delegates• State Senate• Or any other office that covers more than one countyYou must file with the West Virginia Secretary of State.<h4>West Virginia Secretary of State Filing Locations</h4>The Secretary of State accepts filings at the following locations during normal business hours, generally 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday:• State Capitol1900 Kanawha Boulevard EastCharleston, WV 25305• Clarksburg Regional Office153 West Main StreetClarksburg, WV 26301• Martinsburg Regional Office229 East Martin StreetMartinsburg, WV 25401<h3>Extended Filing Deadline Hours</h3><h4>All three Secretary of State locations will be open on Saturday, January 31, from 9:00 a.m. until midnight to accept candidate filings. </h4><h4>⚠️ 📫 If you choose to mail your <a href="https://sos.wv.gov/FormSearch/Elections/Candidate/C-1%20Certificate%20of%20Announcement.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Candidacy Announcement Form C-1</a> be sure to get the postmark hand-stamped by January 31. Do not assume dropping your filing in the mail on January 31 or even several days before will get postmarked on or before January 31. Verify the postmark date on or before January 31.</h4><h2><a href="/aafa7689-0eb5-4bb4-a262-85113a761e3d" style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);">Details on How to Run for an Executive Committee</a><a href="/aafa7689-0eb5-4bb4-a262-85113a761e3d"> </a></h2>

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<h2>Campaign Finance Reports Due April 1–7</h2><h4>Candidates and committees across West Virginia must file their 2026 1st Quarter Campaign Finance Report between April 1 and April 7.</h4>This report covers financial activity from:January 1, 2026 – March 31, 2026 ￼<h4>Who Must File</h4>You are required to file if you are:• A candidate with an active campaign committee• A pre-candidate raising or spending money• A political action committee (PAC)• A political party executive committee• Any committee that has not yet closed out with a final reportNote: Candidates for executive committee do not file campaign finance reports. ￼<h4>What Must Be Reported</h4>Your report must include all financial activity during the reporting period:• Contributions (monetary and in-kind)• Loans received• Expenditures• Unpaid bills• Fundraising activity• Any other income or financial transactions ￼<h4>How to File</h4>• State-level candidates and committees must file electronically through the <a href="https://cfrs.wvsos.gov/public/home" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Campaign Finance Reporting System</a> (CFRS)<a href="https://cfrs.wvsos.gov/public/home">https://cfrs.wvsos.gov/public/home</a>• <a href="/a71d481c-9a1d-4a65-aa78-5f3553095126">County</a> and municipal candidates file using paper forms with their local filing <a href="/a71d481c-9a1d-4a65-aa78-5f3553095126">officer</a> ￼<h4>How to Report Transaction Fees (ActBlue, Credit Cards, etc.)</h4>When reporting online contributions, always report the full amount the donor gave and list any processing fees separately. CFRS tracks total money raised and total money spent. Fees must be recorded as expenditures, not deducted from contributions.How to Do It• Contributions:Report each individual contribution at the gross amount the donor gave• Fees:Report transaction fees as an expenditure to ActBlue (or processor)• Use the total fees as reported by the platform• Report either by deposit/batch or as a monthly totalExample• Donor A gives $50• Donor B gives $25• ActBlue deducts $2.85 in processing feesReport:• Contribution: $50 (Donor A)• Contribution: $25 (Donor B)• Expenditure: $2.85• Payee: ActBlue• Purpose: Processing fees• Date: Use batch date or monthly reporting dateKey RuleDo not subtract fees from contributions.Always report gross contributions and separate expenditures. <h3>Important note: CFRS does have a Bulk Upload option. <a href="https://cfrs.wvsos.gov/ExcelImportInstructions.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Download the CFRS Import Instructions here</a>. </h3>Download the <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1oVabciB-Kgz5gyJENNo1BfeEnSKV1vm-/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=106412410074568620554&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Excel Import Template here</a>.<img src="https://run.imgix.net/7869f6cd-87f4-4d00-8eac-4771588dd2ec/18485f8f-b7da-4d66-a072-559e326c5e28/1c50a557-e5d2-4f76-b8f5-3584f781754e.webp?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C8192%2C2048&amp;w=1500" alt="CFRS Import image" caption="" align="center" alignwidth="40" variant="framed"><h4>Public Transparency</h4>All filed reports become public record and are available through the CFRS public portal. The system allows users to:• Search candidates and committees• Track contributions and expenditures• Download reports and datasets ￼<h4>Important Reminders</h4>• Reports must be filed in order without skipping periods• Late or missing reports can result in daily fines and penalties• Candidates who fail to file required reports risk ballot access issues ￼• Have nothing to report? You MUST still file a report - even if it is all zeros.Need Help?If you have questions:• Visit the <a href="https://cfrs.wvsos.gov/public/updates?tab=helpLibrary" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">CFRS Help Library</a>• Contact the <a href="https://sos.wv.gov/Pages/contact.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">WV Secretary of State’s Office</a>: (304) 558-6000 - ask for Campaign Finance <a href="mailto:campaignfinance@wvsos.gov">campaignfinance@wvsos.gov</a>• Reach out to the WVDP team for support<h2>File on time. Stay compliant. </h2>

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<h1>Democratic Executive Committees</h1><a href="https://code.wvlegislature.gov/3-1-9/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">West Virginia State Code §3-1-9</a> establishes several levels of Democratic Executive Committees (DECs). Members are elected in the primary election and serve as the official governing and organizing bodies of the Democratic Party within their jurisdiction.<h2>County Executive Committees (DECs)</h2><h3>What they do</h3><ul><li>Represent Democrats within a county.</li><li>Handle local party organization, voter outreach, and other party business required by law.</li></ul><h3>How they are elected</h3><ul><li>Members are elected by magisterial district.</li><li>The number of seats per district varies by county.</li><li>Each county’s allocation is established through county commission districting and party rules.</li><li>Seats are gender-designated, divided between male and female positions.</li></ul><h3>Where to file</h3><ul><li>County Clerk’s office in the county where the candidate is registered to vote.</li></ul><h3><a href="https://sos.wv.gov/elections/Documents/Executive%20Committees/Democratic/Democratic%20County%20Executive%20Committee.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">Find current County DEC members</a></h3>Official list published by the West Virginia Secretary of State:<a href="https://sos.wv.gov/elections/Documents/Executive%20Committees/Democratic/Democratic%20County%20Executive%20Committee.pdf" style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">https://sos.wv.gov/elections/Documents/Executive%20Committees/Democratic/Democratic%20County%20Executive%20Committee.pdf</a><h2>Senatorial District Executive Committees</h2><h3>What they do</h3><ul><li>Represent Democrats within a state Senate district.</li><li>Coordinate district-level organizing and support legislative candidates.</li></ul><h3>How they are elected</h3><ul><li>Members are elected from each county within the Senate district.</li><li>Each county elects one male and one female member.</li></ul><h3>Where to file</h3><ul><li>County Clerk’s office in the candidate’s county of residence.</li></ul><h2>Delegate District Executive Committees</h2><h3>What they do</h3><ul><li>Represent Democrats within a House of Delegates district.</li><li>Support organizing and candidates within the delegate district.</li></ul><h3>How they are elected</h3><ul><li>Members are elected from each county within the delegate district.</li><li>Each county elects one male and one female member.</li></ul><h3>Where to file</h3><ul><li>County Clerk’s office in the candidate’s county of residence.</li></ul><h3>Find current Delegate DEC members</h3><a href="https://sos.wv.gov/elections/Documents/Executive%20Committees/Democratic/Democratic%20Delegate%20Executive%20Committee.pdf" style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">https://sos.wv.gov/elections/Documents/Executive%20Committees/Democratic/Democratic%20Delegate%20Executive%20Committee.pdf</a><h2>Congressional District Executive Committees</h2><h3>What they do</h3><ul><li>Represent Democrats within a congressional district.</li><li>Support Democratic candidates for Congress and district-wide party activity.</li></ul><h3>How they are elected</h3><ul><li>Members are elected from each county within the congressional district.</li><li>Each county elects one male and one female member.</li></ul><h3>Where to file</h3><ul><li>County Clerk’s office in the candidate’s county of residence.</li></ul><h3>Find current Congressional DEC members</h3><a href="https://sos.wv.gov/elections/Documents/Executive%20Committees/Democratic/Democratic%20Congressional%20Executive%20Committee.pdf" style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">https://sos.wv.gov/elections/Documents/Executive%20Committees/Democratic/Democratic%20Congressional%20Executive%20Committee.pdf</a><h2>State Executive Committee (WVSDEC)</h2><h3>What it does</h3><ul><li>Serves as the governing body of the West Virginia Democratic Party between conventions.</li><li>Oversees party rules, candidate support, and statewide party operations.</li></ul><h3>How members are selected</h3><ul><li>Members include:<ul><li>Four Members elected from each state senatorial district (68 total)</li><li>Officers, At-large, and ex officio members as provided by party rules are elected at the Organizational Meeting held within 30 days after the Primary </li></ul></li></ul><h3>Governing authority</h3><ul><li><a href="https://code.wvlegislature.gov/3-1-9/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">WV Code §3-1-9(a)</a> </li><li><a href="https://code.wvlegislature.gov/3-1-11/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">WV Code §3-1-11</a></li><li><a href="/d202276c-ab50-4530-8429-92e044d9b141">West Virginia Democratic Party bylaws</a></li></ul><h3>Find current State Executive Committee members</h3><a href="https://sos.wv.gov/elections/Documents/Executive%20Committees/Democratic/Democratic%20State%20Executive%20Committee.pdf" style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">https://sos.wv.gov/elections/Documents/Executive%20Committees/Democratic/Democratic%20State%20Executive%20Committee.pdf</a><h2>How to Run for an Executive Committee</h2><h3>Executive Committee Filing Locations and Fees</h3><ul><li>County Executive Committee (DEC)• File with: County Clerk• Filing fee: $10Senatorial District Executive Committee• File with: County Clerk (county of residence)• Filing fee: $5Delegate District Executive Committee• File with: County Clerk (county of residence)• Filing fee: $5Congressional District Executive Committee• File with: County Clerk (county of residence)• Filing fee: $5State Executive Committee (SDEC)• File with: West Virginia Secretary of State• Filing fee: $20</li><li>What to file: <a href="https://sos.wv.gov/FormSearch/Elections/Candidate/C-1%20Certificate%20of%20Announcement.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">Certificate of Announcement</a> and required filing fee</li><li>Filing deadline: January 31, 2026</li><li>ALL Executive Committee seats appear on the May primary ballot in non-presidential election years.</li></ul><h2>Research Your Representation</h2>The West Virginia Secretary of State maintains official listings of all Democratic Executive Committees statewide.<a href="https://sos.wv.gov/elections/Pages/ExecComm.aspx" style="color: var(--color-text); 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<h3>WVDP Candidate Recruitment Quick Walk-Through</h3>Step 1 – Identify (Aug–Sept 2025)<ul><li>Contact incumbents to confirm if they’re running.</li><li>Identify at least one potential candidate for every open seat.</li><li>Elected Officials recommend names and make introductions.</li><li>Submit all names via <a style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text)" href="http://wvdemocrats.com/recruit" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">wvdemocrats.com/recruit</a> by Sept. 30.</li></ul>Step 2 – Engage (Oct–Dec 2025)<ul><li>Follow up with all prospects and continue recruitment for open seats.</li><li>Encourage pre-candidacy filings.</li><li>Elected Officials make personal “ask” calls to top prospects.</li><li>Pair prospects with mentors and share resources.</li><li>Update recruitment workspace with interest/commitment status.</li></ul>Step 3 – Commit (Jan 2026)<ul><li>Finalize candidate list for all targeted seats.</li><li>Develop campaign launch plans.</li><li>Assist with fundraising, volunteers, and voter contact.</li><li>Update workspace with campaign progress.</li></ul>Candidate Contact Flow<ul><li>Initial Ask – County DEC or Elected Official invites prospect to consider running.</li><li>Follow-Up Meeting – Share expectations, resources, and next steps.</li><li>Mentor Connection – Pair prospect with experienced Democrat or Elected Official.</li><li>Decision Ask – WVSDEC Member, ED, County Chair, or Elected Official secures commitment.</li></ul>

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Ryan Frankenberry is a native West Virginian who grew up in the orchards of South Berkeley County. He is a senior political and governmental executive with over 25 years of experience building and leading large-scale operations, with deep expertise in institutional restructuring, modernization, and high-stakes strategic execution.He began his career with the U.S. Coast Guard in 2000 and later served in the West Virginia Attorney General’s Office, FEMA Region III, and the West Virginia House of Delegates. Early in his political work, he organized at the county level and was appointed to the ballot as the Democratic nominee for Berkeley County Commission in 2006, grounding his career in grassroots volunteer organizing.Ryan has led or advised campaigns at every level of government, including winning statewide and congressional races, and has provided strategic direction to candidates across federal, legislative, county, and local offices.From 2013 to 2017, he served as Political Director for AFT-West Virginia, leading legislative advocacy and political strategy during a period of significant political change.As State Director of the West Virginia Working Families Party from 2017 to 2022, Ryan played a key role in shaping political and communications strategy during the 2018 West Virginia Education Strike, coordinating closely with educators, labor leaders, and legislators throughout the effort. In 2021, he worked with national organizations and state partners to launch and oversee a seven-figure, multi-channel advocacy campaign, integrating television, radio, digital, print, canvassing, and public events to influence federal legislation impacting working families.Since August 2022, he has served as Executive Director of the West Virginia Democratic Party, where he is focused on rebuilding the organization into a modern, professional statewide operation. He oversees political strategy, candidate recruitment, compliance, fundraising systems, and coordinated campaign infrastructure, with an emphasis on strengthening county organizations, upgrading data and communications capacity, and restoring long-term institutional discipline.

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<h2><a style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text)" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QLUzu7cNKbLE3bSeh-CMC5n-Y5qGzA8t/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">WVDP Affirmative Action and Outreach Plan</a></h2>West Virginia Democratic PartyAffirmative Action and Outreach Planadopted May 13, 2023This Affirmative Action and Outreach Plan was drafted by the WV Democratic Party (“WVDP”)affirmative action committee and adopted by the WVDP Executive Committee on [DATE].History:In January 1968, the Democratic National Committee adopted the Six Basic Elements of an openparty as a policy statement. We affirm our commitment to these principles as updated, which areas follows:Six Basic Elements of an Open Party1. All public meetings at all levels of the Democratic Party in each state should be opento all members of the Democratic Party regardless of race, sex, age, color, creed,national origin, religion, ethnic identity, sexual orientation, gender identity andexpression, economic status or disability (hereinafter collectively referred to as“status”).2. No test for membership in, nor any oaths of loyalty to, the Democratic Party in anystate should be required or used which has the effect of requiring prospective orcurrent members of the Democratic Party to acquiesce in, condone or supportdiscrimination based on “status.”3. The time and place for all public meetings of the Democratic Party on all levelsshould be publicized fully and in such a manner as to assure timely notice to allinterested persons. Such meetings must be held in places accessible to all Partymembers and large enough to accommodate all interested persons.4. The Democratic Party, on all levels, should support the broadest possible registrationwithout discrimination based on “status.”5. The Democratic Party in each state should publicize fully and in such a manner as toassure notice to all interested parties a full description of the legal and practicalprocedures for selection of Democratic Party officers and representatives on alllevels. Publication of these procedures should be done in such fashion that allprospective and current members of each State Democratic Party will be fully andadequately informed of the pertinent procedures in time to participate in eachselection procedure at all levels of the Democratic Party organization. Each StateParty should develop a strategy to provide education programs directly to voters whocontinue to experience confusing timelines for registration, changing party affiliationdeadlines, or lack of awareness of the process for running for delegate, to ensure allDemocratic voters understand the rules and timelines and their impact on voterparticipation.6. The Democratic Party in each state should publicize fully and in such a manner as toassure notice to all interested parties a complete description of all positions as officersand representatives of the state Democratic Party. Such publication should be done ina timely fashion so that all prospective candidates or applicants for any elected orappointed position within each State Democratic Party will have full and adequateopportunity to compete for office.History, continued:In 1974 the national Democratic Party adopted the Charter of the Democratic Party of the UnitedStates. In that Charter, the Party mandated that all state parties adopt and implement affirmativeprograms to provide for representation of historically underrepresented diversity groups asindicated by their presence in the Democratic electorate and that the program shall includespecific goals and timetables.On March 15, 2021, the WV Democratic Party (“WVDP”) adopted Bylaws with a provision forthe WVDP Affirmative Action Committee (“AAC”) made up of elected co-chairs from each ofthe diversity caucuses. In the newly adopted Bylaws, Article VIII, provided that the AAC shalldraft, and the Executive Committee shall promptly adopt an Affirmative Action Outreach Planthat will increase opportunity and diversity in the WVDP and provide for representation on theExecutive Committee as nearly as practicable of the historically underrepresented groups, asindicated by their presence in the Democratic electorate based on data derived by the DNC, andthat the program shall include specific goals and timetables. Article VIII also provided thatdiversity caucuses will choose their leadership.During the month of May 2021, the following diversity caucuses were formed: Black, LGBTQ+,Persons with Disabilities, Senior, Women, and Youth. The co-chairs of these caucuses met onJune 2, 2021, as the Affirmative Action Committee (AAC) and elected Hollis Lewis and MaryThorp as AAC co-chairs. On June 3, 2021, the 2 AAC co-chairs were seated as members of theWVDP State Executive Committee along with 5 of 6 at-large diversity members provided for inthe newly adopted Bylaws.<a style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text)" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QLUzu7cNKbLE3bSeh-CMC5n-Y5qGzA8t/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">On May 13, 2023 the affirmative action plan, drafted by the WVDP Affirmative Action</a><a style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text)" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QLUzu7cNKbLE3bSeh-CMC5n-Y5qGzA8t/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Committee was adopted</a>. <a style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text)" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QLUzu7cNKbLE3bSeh-CMC5n-Y5qGzA8t/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">PDF Link</a>

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<h2>Summer 2025 DNC Meeting</h2><h4>August 25–27 in Minneapolis, Minnesota</h4><a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/5PaZmMHrg235HBd39" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">📍 </a><a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/5PaZmMHrg235HBd39" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Hilton Minneapolis at 1001 South Marquette Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403.</a><a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/5PaZmMHrg235HBd39" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </a> <a href="https://democrats.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b575b9e5364b5673b6f9df3f1&amp;id=b5cced0891&amp;e=f4e5a8a8c8" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">🔗 </a><a href="https://democrats.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b575b9e5364b5673b6f9df3f1&amp;id=b5cced0891&amp;e=f4e5a8a8c8" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Meeting Schedule</a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://democrats.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b575b9e5364b5673b6f9df3f1&amp;id=b5cced0891&amp;e=f4e5a8a8c8"><img src="https://run.imgix.net/7869f6cd-87f4-4d00-8eac-4771588dd2ec/f8c68b8d-ee4d-4068-80b3-d3deca917de9/f8c68b8d-ee4d-4068-80b3-d3deca917de9.png?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C1700%2C2200&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="right" alignwidth="50" tiltdirection="right" variant="framed"></a> You can find the <a href="https://democrats.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b575b9e5364b5673b6f9df3f1&amp;id=b5cced0891&amp;e=f4e5a8a8c8" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">meeting schedule</a> for the Summer DNC Meeting <a href="https://democrats.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b575b9e5364b5673b6f9df3f1&amp;id=b5cced0891&amp;e=f4e5a8a8c8" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here </a><a href="https://democrats.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b575b9e5364b5673b6f9df3f1&amp;id=b5cced0891&amp;e=f4e5a8a8c8" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">🔗</a>.&nbsp; You can find the agendas for the <a style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text)" href="https://democrats.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b575b9e5364b5673b6f9df3f1&amp;id=8f70ac8e25&amp;e=f4e5a8a8c8" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Caucus and Council meetings</a> <a style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary)" href="https://democrats.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b575b9e5364b5673b6f9df3f1&amp;id=8f70ac8e25&amp;e=f4e5a8a8c8" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here </a><a href="/asdc-q3-2025-meeting-master-agenda-draft-updated-8.png" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">🔗</a><a style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text)" href="https://democrats.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b575b9e5364b5673b6f9df3f1&amp;id=8f70ac8e25&amp;e=f4e5a8a8c8" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">.</a>Additionally, you will find the agenda for the <a style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text)" href="https://democrats.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b575b9e5364b5673b6f9df3f1&amp;id=49b21f7b09&amp;e=f4e5a8a8c8" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Executive Committee meeting</a> <a href="https://democrats.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b575b9e5364b5673b6f9df3f1&amp;id=49b21f7b09&amp;e=f4e5a8a8c8" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here </a><a href="https://democrats.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b575b9e5364b5673b6f9df3f1&amp;id=49b21f7b09&amp;e=f4e5a8a8c8" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">🔗</a><a href="https://democrats.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b575b9e5364b5673b6f9df3f1&amp;id=49b21f7b09&amp;e=f4e5a8a8c8" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">.</a><a style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text)" href="https://democrats.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b575b9e5364b5673b6f9df3f1&amp;id=3b90fe0446&amp;e=f4e5a8a8c8" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Monday General Session I Agenda</a> <a href="https://democrats.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b575b9e5364b5673b6f9df3f1&amp;id=3b90fe0446&amp;e=f4e5a8a8c8" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Link </a><a href="https://democrats.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b575b9e5364b5673b6f9df3f1&amp;id=3b90fe0446&amp;e=f4e5a8a8c8" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">🔗</a><a style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text)" href="https://democrats.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b575b9e5364b5673b6f9df3f1&amp;id=50f14ef214&amp;e=f4e5a8a8c8" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Wednesday General Session II</a> <a href="https://democrats.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b575b9e5364b5673b6f9df3f1&amp;id=50f14ef214&amp;e=f4e5a8a8c8" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Link </a><a href="https://democrats.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b575b9e5364b5673b6f9df3f1&amp;id=50f14ef214&amp;e=f4e5a8a8c8" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">🔗</a> As a reminder, business will begin on Monday morning with a General Session to elect At-Large DNC and Executive Committee Members and ratify Chair Martin’s Standing Committee appointments.There will be a second General Session on Wednesday to vote on additional party business. We anticipate an early afternoon end on Wednesday to allow members to fly out that evening. Please note the schedule is subject to change. Chair’s Welcome Reception On behalf of Chair Martin, you are invited to a reception on Sunday, August 24 at 6:00 p.m. CDT. We hope you can join us for a short speaking program, light drinks and appetizers, and exploring the Fair!&nbsp; As a reminder, admission tickets to the Minnesota State Fair will be covered for DNC Members, Member Nominees, State Party Executive Directors, and Council Officers.If you would like to bring a guest, you will be responsible for purchasing your guest's ticket. <a style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text)" href="https://democrats.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b575b9e5364b5673b6f9df3f1&amp;id=1816ea5964&amp;e=f4e5a8a8c8" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">State Fair tickets are $17 if you purchase online before August 20th or $20 during the Fair.</a> Your guest must be registered <a style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text)" href="https://democrats.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b575b9e5364b5673b6f9df3f1&amp;id=ffd05ff16a&amp;e=f4e5a8a8c8" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>, or they will not be able to access the event space.&nbsp; The DNC will provide transportation between the hotel and the reception for DNC Members, Council Officers, Executive Directors, and registered guests. We strongly encourage members and guests to ride the bus to the Fairgrounds.&nbsp;We will send out a separate email with logistical details and necessary information ahead of the reception on Sunday.&nbsp; Party Business&nbsp; In addition to the Caucus and Council elections, the membership will conduct necessary party business at the upcoming meeting, including electing Chair Martin’s At-Large DNC and Executive Committee Members, ratifying Chair Martin’s Standing Committee members, and approving amendments to the DNC Charter and Bylaws.<ul><li>You can find the final list of At-Large Member nominations and Standing Committee appointments <a style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text)" href="https://democrats.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b575b9e5364b5673b6f9df3f1&amp;id=70d9e32e55&amp;e=f4e5a8a8c8" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.</li></ul>The full membership will also vote on the Standing Committee reports, including the Credentials Committee’s resolution on the challenge regarding the seating of Alabama’s DNC Members, adopted at their meeting on August 14. You can view a recording of the meeting <a style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text)" href="https://democrats.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b575b9e5364b5673b6f9df3f1&amp;id=e35f725bf6&amp;e=f4e5a8a8c8" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a> and find the Credentials Committee report for consideration of the full membership <a style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text)" href="https://democrats.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b575b9e5364b5673b6f9df3f1&amp;id=ae18e6ac6e&amp;e=f4e5a8a8c8" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>. The Chairman has proposed eight amendments, and we have received one additional proposed amendment from Members to the DNC’s Charter and Bylaws that were properly filed. <a href="https://democrats.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b575b9e5364b5673b6f9df3f1&amp;id=ab7cca95d2&amp;e=f4e5a8a8c8" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">You can view the proposed amendments submitted here.</a> In accordance with our process, the Rules and Bylaws Committee will first consider the proposed amendments and will make a recommendation for consideration by the full DNC.&nbsp; <a style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary)" href="https://democrats.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b575b9e5364b5673b6f9df3f1&amp;id=81aaad1a85&amp;e=f4e5a8a8c8" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">You’ll find the resolutions that were properly submitted to the Office of the Secretary and Party Affairs by the deadline and that will be considered by the Resolutions Committee on Tuesday, August 26 here.</a> If you would like to add your name to any resolutions as a co-sponsor, please email <a style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text)" href="mailto:PartyAffairs@dnc.org">PartyAffairs@dnc.org</a> prior to the commencement of the meeting of the Resolutions Committee, where the resolution will be considered. All co-sponsors will be listed on the resolutions presented for consideration at the full DNC Meeting.&nbsp; Notice of Caucus and Council Elections As previously noticed in the official 30-day notice, the DNC Regional and Constituency Caucuses and DNC Councils will hold officer elections. You can find the officer positions that will be elected by each Caucus and Council <a style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text)" href="https://democrats.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b575b9e5364b5673b6f9df3f1&amp;id=6fd1cb95eb&amp;e=f4e5a8a8c8" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>, along with a list of qualified candidates that have filed as of today's notice,&nbsp;<a style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text)" href="https://democrats.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b575b9e5364b5673b6f9df3f1&amp;id=9e8de843ec&amp;e=f4e5a8a8c8" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>. You can find a brief fact sheet that provides an overview of each election <a style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text)" href="https://democrats.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b575b9e5364b5673b6f9df3f1&amp;id=c0585b7f99&amp;e=f4e5a8a8c8" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.&nbsp;Additional information on nominations can be found in each fact sheet. Please note that the deadline to register to be eligible to vote in the caucus and council elections at the Summer Meeting was Friday, August 15.&nbsp; Proxy For those members unable to attend the upcoming Summer Meeting, you can fill out a proxy form for the General Sessions, Caucuses, Councils, Standing Committees, and Executive Committee <a style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text)" href="https://democrats.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b575b9e5364b5673b6f9df3f1&amp;id=f59c6c062a&amp;e=f4e5a8a8c8" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.&nbsp; Only members of the respective Caucus, Council, or Committee may hold a proxy for another member in the same Caucus, Council, or Committee. Additionally, no DNC member may hold a proxy for more than one DNC member per meeting.&nbsp; Members unable to attend the meeting must submit their proxy to the Office of the Secretary and Party Affairs by 5:30 pm EDT, the day prior to the meeting at which the proxy is to be voted. Members who need to leave the meeting prior to adjournment may file a proxy at the proxy table. In any event, no proxy or transfer of a proxy will be accepted while a vote is being conducted. All proxies must be filed with the Office of the Secretary and Party Affairs in order to be valid.

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<h2><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1axMYU-f1DC1WBC3DdMGzq3pM8XoJuIoU/view?usp=share_link" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" style="color: var(--color-text)">Bylaws of the West Virginia Democratic Party</a></h2><h4>Preamble</h4>It shall be the policy of the Democratic Party of the State of West Virginia to foster equal opportunity for all individuals to participate and serve in party offices and functions regardless of sex, age, race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, gender identity, ethnic identity, ancestry, economic status, and persons with disabilities.<h4>Party Name and Emblem</h4>The Party’s name shall be “The Democratic Party of the State of West Virginia” and its official continuing governing body shall be known as “The West Virginia State Democratic Executive Committee” or “WVSDEC” or “State Executive Committee.” The emblem of the “Party” shall be the donkey.&nbsp;<h4>Introduction to the Bylaws</h4>These Bylaws shall govern the organization and conduct of the business of the Democratic Party of the State of West Virginia. The Democratic Party of West Virginia shall conduct its affairs in accordance with the Democratic National Committee Charter and Bylaws. These Bylaws shall be formally adopted by all county organizations in the state and shall control all levels of party organization in all counties. Each county organization may adopt such supplementary bylaws as they deem necessary, in so far as they do not conflict with the state party bylaws and do not abridge the lawful political rights of any person. In the absence of other provisions, Robert's Rules of Order (as most recently revised) shall govern the conduct of all Democratic Party meetings.<h4><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1axMYU-f1DC1WBC3DdMGzq3pM8XoJuIoU/view?usp=share_link" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">PDF Link to full Bylaws of the Democratic Party of West Virginia</a></h4>Adopted June 15, 2024

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<h2>WV Democratic Party Slams Speaker Hanshaw’s Ethical Breach, Calls Out Hypocrisy and Abuse of Power</h2>PRESS RELEASEFor Immediate Release March 25, 2026CHARLESTON, <a href="http://W.Va">W.Va</a>. - The West Virginia Democratic Party today condemned House Speaker Roger Hanshaw for what can only be described as a blatant abuse of power—using the authority of the Speaker’s office to advance legislation benefiting a controversial data center project, only to then turn around and represent that same developer as an attorney.Recent reporting has raised serious and unavoidable questions about whether Speaker Hanshaw violated both the letter and spirit of West Virginia’s ethics laws. Yet rather than address these concerns head-on, apologists have attempted to excuse the Speaker’s conduct by arguing that he should be treated no differently than any other member of the Legislature.That argument is <a href="https://www.wvnews.com/statejournal/news/ethics-commission-was-right-on-wvea-question/article_09f40ced-082e-5e1c-8175-1ee004db48c1.html">not only wrong</a>—it has already been rejected by the <a href="https://www.wvgazettemail.com/business/ethics-commission-confirms-thompson-decision/article_461830eb-a23f-5b93-8eed-c321f0803b3a.html">West Virginia Ethics Commission.</a>In 2012, then-House Speaker Rick Thompson did what any public servant committed to ethical leadership should do: he sought guidance from the West Virginia Ethics Commission before continuing outside employment. The Commission ruled that he could not simultaneously serve as Speaker while working as a staff attorney for a teachers union, explicitly recognizing that the Speaker’s role carries heightened ethical obligations due to the immense power of the office.Unlike rank-and-file legislators, the Speaker of the House controls the legislative agenda, appoints committee chairs and members, and wields authority over the powerful Rules Committee. The Ethics Commission made clear that with that power comes a higher standard—not a lower one.Speaker Thompson respected that standard. Speaker Hanshaw ignored it.“Speaker Hanshaw didn’t just blur the line between public duty and private gain—he erased it,” said West Virginia Democratic Party Chair Mike Pushkin. “And instead of doing the responsible thing and seeking an ethics opinion, he acted like the rules simply don’t apply to him.”Pushkin continued: “We’ve seen this playbook before—from Donald Trump on down. Govern like a king, not a servant. Use public office for private benefit. Then when you’re caught, claim the rules don’t apply to you. West Virginians deserve better than that kind of cynical, self-serving leadership.”“The idea that the Speaker is just another legislator is laughable,” Pushkin said. “The Speaker is the most powerful figure in the House of Delegates. To pretend otherwise is either deeply unserious or intentionally misleading.”At a time when West Virginians are struggling with rising costs, economic uncertainty, and a lack of trust in government, the appearance that the Speaker may have used his office to benefit a client he represents further erodes confidence in public institutions.“The question isn’t whether this looks bad—it does,” Pushkin added. “The question is whether Speaker Hanshaw is willing to be held accountable to the same ethical standards that previous Speakers honored. So far, the answer appears to be no.”“Public office is a public trust,” Pushkin said. “Speaker Hanshaw should start acting like it.”

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