Matthew Ferrence, a resident of Pennsylvania, ran for office against his local representative in 2020 but ultimately did not receive enough votes to win. Reflecting on his experience, Ferrence wrote a book titled “I Hate It Here, Please Vote For Me: Essays On Rural Political Decay.” In an interview with Inside Appalachia, Ferrence discussed his campaign and whether he would consider running for office again.
In other election news, additional results from the 2020 general election in West Virginia continue to come in. One of the outcomes includes a new constitutional amendment that passed with protections against medically assisted suicide by a narrow margin. This update was reported by Emily Rice.
West Virginia Morning, a production of West Virginia Public Broadcasting, covers these election updates and other news stories relevant to the state. Support for their news bureaus comes from Shepherd University and Marshall University School of Journalism and Mass Communications. Maria Young produced the episode.
Listeners can tune in to West Virginia Morning weekdays at 7:43 a.m. on WVPB Radio or subscribe to the podcast for access to all episodes. Stay informed with the latest news and updates from across the state.
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