How Democrats Lost West Virginia

Опубликовано: 16 Июль 2026
на канале: Delta Politics

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Democrats have controlled West Virginia since the early 20th century, but now Republicans control it by massive margins. How did West Virginia shift from red to blue in such a short period of time?

Tags:
Joe Manchin, John Perdue, Republican Party, Democratic Party, West Virginia, House of Delegates, Senate, Jim Justice, coal mines, economy, economics, politics, elections, red, blue, vote, Jay Rockefeller, Shelly Moore Capito

Further reading:
https://www.nbcnews.com/meet-the-pres...

https://www.wtrf.com/news/your-local-...

https://www.macrotrends.net/states/we...

Background videos:
   • Aerial Footage of Coal Mining

   • CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA Drone Video Tour

   • Trump Mines for Votes in West Virginia