Mike Pushkin was first elected to the West Virginia House of Delegates in 2014. He was born and raised in Charleston, West Virginia, and earned a bachelor’s degree in English and political science from West Virginia University (WVU). He is a musician and has worked as a taxi driver. Pushkin says he is in long-term recovery and notes on his website that he brings a “deeply personal understanding of the addiction crisis facing West Virginia.” He regularly sponsors and advocates for legislation that is aimed at creating second chances for those suffering from substance use disorder. Pushkin serves as chair of the West Virginia Democratic Party while continuing to represent the West Side, East End, Downtown and North Charleston in the House of Delegates. He sponsored over 30 bills in the 2026 legislative session. Currently, Pushkin serves as minority chair of the Health and Human Resources Committee and has championed substance use recovery programs, healthcare expansion, labor rights and civil liberties.
Demolition Slated For Thurmond Area Of New River Gorge Despite Protests
Construction and building removal work is scheduled to begin in late November in the Prince, Thurmond and Brookside areas of New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, despite resistance.
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