Rematch in West Virginia’s Closest Political Race from 2022
In the 2022 West Virginia House of Delegates election, District 56 in Kanawha County witnessed a nail-biting contest between incumbent Democrat Kayla Young and former Republican Delegate Andrew Anderson. Young secured victory by a mere 58 votes, marking it as the state’s closest race that year. (wtrf.com)
As the 2024 election cycle approaches, this tight contest is set for a rematch. Both candidates have expressed support for recent legislative measures, including the childcare bill passed during the special session. However, they diverge on the 2% income tax reduction approved by the legislature.
Andrew Anderson voted in favor of the tax cut, believing it would stimulate the economy. He emphasized the importance of returning funds to working families, stating, "Any chance, even if it’s a small amount of money… is not a small amount of money for working families." (wtrf.com)
Conversely, Kayla Young opposed the tax reduction, expressing concerns over potential cuts to essential human services. She highlighted the risks to programs like foster care and SNAP, remarking, "We know we have a foster care crisis in West Virginia. Childcare lives there, too. SNAP lives there." (wtrf.com)
This rematch is poised to be a pivotal moment in West Virginia’s political landscape, reflecting the ongoing debates over fiscal policy and its impact on social services. Voters in District 56 will once again have the opportunity to decide between two candidates with contrasting visions for the state’s future.
Both candidates are scheduled to appear on "Inside West Virginia Politics," airing on WOWK-TV at 2:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, and 5 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. on Sunday. (wtrf.com)
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