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Delegate Virginia Mahan Listed as “Up and Coming Star” in National Journal

In a recent report,  the National Journal listed Raleigh and Summers Counties Delegate Virginia Mahan (D-27th District) an up-and-coming star in West Virginia politics.  The National Journal, long known for its in-depth research and analysis of elections across the country, wrote about Mahan in an article entitled “The Lost Election-West Virginia: Coal Miner’s Swing State.”

“I am a little surprised that I have drawn this kind of attention from such a notable national publication.  But honestly, I’ve just tried to do the job the people from Raleigh and Summers Counties have elected me to do,” Mahan said.

The National Journal Reported:

    “State Rep. Virginia Mahan (D)–First elected to the state House in ‘96, she has a great deal of experience working on highway safety and consumer advocacy for various national and state non-profits, “the most savvy, fearless grassroots organizer in the state”; as Chair of the committee on Legislative rule-Making, she has worked diligently on efforts to upgrade laws dealing with domestic violence, child advocacy and pay equity.”

Mahan recently announced her intentions to run for re-election to the House of Delegates and has held successful fundraisers in Charleston and Beckley.

“The constituents of my district have been very supportive of me over the years.  Although many approached me about running for higher office, I think right now I can get more done in the House of Delegates where I have built up seniority and chair an important committee.  I would be greatly honored to serve another term in the House.”

Delegate Mahan is the Chair of Legislative Rule-Making and Review Committee and a member of the powerful House Rules Committee where critical decisions about legislative initiatives are made.

For more information, please contact:
Delegate Virginia Mahan (304)466-4980