Positions · each cell is the candidate's own answer, a recorded vote, their own published words, or "no position found"
Abortion
Own words“I believe in life from the moment of conception to the moment of natural death.”
Campaign site
Candidate answeredRepeal. “A near-total ban puts government between a woman, her doctor, and her faith. I would oppose a national ban and, at minimum, support exceptions for rape, incest, and the mother's life.”IVA questionnaire · Oct 22, 2026
Guns
Own words“I will ALWAYS stand up for the rights of our citizens to keep and bear firearms.”
Campaign site
Candidate answeredNo new restrictions. “I respect the rights of responsible gun owners and would focus enforcement on illegal activity, not lawful ownership.”IVA questionnaire · Oct 22, 2026
Hope Scholarship / school choice
Own words“As your State Treasurer, I defended the Hope Scholarship program.” Ran on “eliminating the federal Department of Education and block granting those dollars directly to the states.”
House issues page
Candidate answeredReduce. “I would redirect voucher funds back to public schools, raise Title I funding for at-risk rural schools, and fund community colleges and trade schools.”IVA questionnaire · Oct 22, 2026
Taxes and spending
VotedYea on the 2025 reconciliation bill (H.R. 1 final, 218-214) and the 2026 reconciliation (S. 2).
Roll 190
Candidate answeredHold. “I will never raise taxes on families earning under $250,000. Revenue should come from estates, luxury goods, wealth, and corporate rates restored to pre-2017 levels.”IVA questionnaire · Oct 22, 2026
Medicaid and rural hospitals
VotedYea on H.R. 1 (2025), which added Medicaid work requirements and reduced federal Medicaid spending.
Roll 190
Candidate answeredSpend more. “H.R. 1's Medicaid cuts shift costs to states and endanger rural hospitals. I would reverse them through the Protecting Health Care and Lowering Costs Act and fund rural hospitals directly, so West Virginia is not left to absorb the loss.”IVA questionnaire · Oct 22, 2026
Immigration
Own words“The only acceptable level of illegal immigration is zero.” Also voted Yea on the Laken Riley Act (S. 5, 263-156).
Campaign site · Roll 23
Candidate answeredDepends. “Police should cooperate on violent offenders and drug smugglers. I oppose requirements that pull local police into quota-driven sweeps of non-violent people, such as schoolchildren and churchgoers. Due process and judicial warrants must apply.”IVA questionnaire · Oct 22, 2026
Elections
VotedYea on the SAVE Act requiring documentary proof of citizenship to register (H.R. 22, 220-208).
Roll 102
Candidate answeredExpand early and absentee voting. “I support automatic voter registration. It is already illegal to vote if you are not a citizen. This Amendment was unnecessary and designed to distract voters.”IVA questionnaire · Oct 22, 2026
Tariffs
Did not voteNot voting on ending the Canada-tariff emergency (H.J.Res. 72, Feb 2026, 219-211).
Roll 65
Candidate answeredReduce. “Tariffs are paid by consumers and have raised grocery prices. I would end tariffs on groceries, household goods, and building materials.”IVA questionnaire · Oct 22, 2026
War powers / Iran
VotedNay on all three 2026 resolutions directing removal of U.S. forces from Iran hostilities (Mar, Jun, Sep).
Roll 85 · Roll 199 · Roll 307
Candidate answeredCongress must vote before new deployments: Yes. “Sustained overseas deployments need explicit authorization, voted on in public, with defined objectives and a sunset.”IVA questionnaire · Oct 22, 2026
Government shutdown
VotedYea on the Sept 2025 continuing resolution (H.R. 5371, 217-212).
Roll 281
No position foundNot among the questionnaire's questions
Energy
Own words“I will stand up for our coal and gas industries in West Virginia.” Praised DOE selection of a new coal-fired plant in the district (Jun 2026).
Campaign site · House issues page
Declined to rank“I don't believe in unfair incentives for any energy sector. Government picking winners and losers is what has raised our utility bills.”IVA questionnaire · Oct 22, 2026
Social Security
No position found
Candidate answeredRaise the cap. “Apply the payroll tax to earnings above $250,000. No benefit cuts and no higher retirement age.”IVA questionnaire · Oct 22, 2026
Unions
No position found
Candidate answeredRepeal right-to-work. “I would end right-to-work laws that undermine collective bargaining, strengthen the right to organize, and oppose any federal right-to-work bill.”IVA questionnaire · Oct 22, 2026
Drugs / addiction
Own wordsSupported the HALT Fentanyl Act permanently scheduling fentanyl-related substances.
House issues page
Candidate answeredBoth, weighted toward treatment. “Addiction is a disease; I would fund evidence-based recovery and frontline social workers, and hold the Sacklers and other drug company executives accountable. If syringe programs show evidence of reducing addiction and keeping people safe, I would support them.”IVA questionnaire · Oct 22, 2026
Term limits
No position found
Candidate answeredSupports. “I support term limits at three terms.”IVA questionnaire · Oct 22, 2026
Biggest Harrison County problem
Awaiting answer
Candidate answered“Affordability: healthcare, utilities, and groceries cost more while benefits are cut. First bill: the Protecting Health Care and Lowering Costs Act to reverse H.R. 1's Medicaid and SNAP cuts, alongside ending tariffs on groceries.”IVA questionnaire · Oct 22, 2026
Money · FEC reports through Sept 30, 2026 · pre-general report due Oct 22, refresh Oct 24