In Their Own Words

Articles and Position Statements Directly from the Candidates

Each campaign has its own website and social media, but it can’t hurt for the candidates to get their messages out in other platforms, including, of course,  BlueJefferson.org. Candidates who do want to extend their coverage are welcome to submit articles and position statements to us and we will post them in this section. We will be pleased to also reprint articles that have been published elsewhere. Just email us at BlueJeffersonWV@gmail.com and embed the text in your email. Include in the email message any original location of the article with its publication date.

Opposition to Valley Link North Transmission Project

Jefferson County residents are under threat from the Valley Link North proposal to build high voltage electricity transmission lines through the county. Jenny Thacker, our candidate for state Delegate in District 100, lays out reality of the environmental and property damage the project will cause for what will be essentially no lasting benefit. We need to oppose it.
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Thacker Challenges Ridenour to Debates

Jenny Thacker made the first move in challenging her opponent, William Ridenour, in the general election to a series of debates. Jenny laid out her reasons for why debates would be essential for voters to understand their respective positions on issues. Ridenour did not respond, but Jenny independently agreed to appear at a town hall scheduled by We The People on August 10.
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Rockin’ Politics in the Eastern Panhandle

Ace Parsi, candidate for U.S. House, is taking the Eastern Panhandle seriously (more so than his opponent). Stewart Acuff interviewed Ace at the Barn in Harpers Ferry for a full house audience that included our WV Delegate candidates. It was an inspiring event.
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