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The West Virginia Democratic Party is the official Democratic organization in the Mountain State.

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West Virginia Democratic Party
stated on August 25, 2022 in a tweet:

“Carol Miller is a multi-millionaire worth over $16 million.”

By Emily Oiler • October 27, 2022
West Virginia Democratic Party
stated on July 10, 2020 in a tweet:

“Under the leadership of @WVGovernor Justice, West Virginia now has the highest rate of COVID-19 spread from person to person than any other state.”

By Patrick Orsagos • July 27, 2020
West Virginia Democratic Party
stated on April 2, 2019 in a tweet:

"Black women make only around 63 cents while Native American women earn 58 cents, and Hispanic women make just 54 cents in comparison to every dollar a man makes."

By Rebecca Jerome • May 16, 2019
West Virginia Democratic Party
stated on April 1, 2019 in a tweet:

The Affordable Care Act "provided over 200,000 West Virginians with health care coverage."

By Catherine Harrington • April 17, 2019
West Virginia Democratic Party
stated on January 9, 2019 in a tweet:

"FACT: Unemployment rate has not decreased since @WVGovernor took office."

By Matt Holleran • February 4, 2019

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