Shannon Welsh is from Clarksburg, West Virginia. Welsh has worked in the medical, tech and finance fields, and she is currently working a real estate agent. Welsh earned her bachelor’s degree in political science from West Virginia University (WVU) in 2014 and later earned her master’s in Business Management from Capella University in 2024. Welsh says she wants to support people who are struggling, make West Virginia safer and help facilitate small business and job growth in the state. Welsh says her other priorities include supporting working families and bringing thoughtful decision-making to the House of Delegates. This is Welsh’s second time running for District 70 of the House of Delegates; she ran in 2024 when she lost to incumbent Mickey Petitto. Welsh faced Jackson Howe in the primary and won 53% of the vote. Welsh will face Paul Howe in the general election on Nov. 3.
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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