David Pritt
David Pritt (Republican Party) (also known as Elliott) is a member of theWest Virginia House of Delegates, representingDistrict 50. He assumed office on December 1, 2022. His current term ends on December 1, 2026.
Pritt (Republican Party) is running for re-election to theWest Virginia House of Delegates to representDistrict 50. He declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled onMay 12, 2026.[source]
In April 2023, Pritt announced that he was leaving theDemocratic Party and would register as aRepublican.[1] To learn more about state legislators who switched parties, clickhere.
Biography
David Pritt was born inWest Virginia and graduated from Oak Hill High School. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 2008 to 2014. Pritt earned a bachelor's degree from Concord University in 2018 and a graduate degree from the same university in 2020. His career experience includes working as a social studies teacher. Previously, he worked in aircraft avionics repair and marketing. His past organizational affiliations have included the West Virginia Mountain Party SEC, Socialist Party USA Anti-War Commission, and Veterans for Peace.[2][3]
Committee assignments
2023-2024
Pritt was assigned to the following committees:
- Economic Development Committee
- House Education Committee,Minority Vice Chair
- Fire Departments and Emergency Medical Services Committee,Minority Chair
- Jails and Prisons,Minority Vice-Chair
- Pensions and Insurance Committee,Minority Vice Chair
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2026
See also: West Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on May 12, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 50
Matthew Anderson is running in the Democratic primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 50 on May 12, 2026.
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 50
IncumbentDavid Pritt andChristopher Ratliff are running in the Republican primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 50 on May 12, 2026.
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2024
See also: West Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2024
General election
General election for West Virginia House of Delegates District 50
IncumbentDavid Pritt defeatedJerry Allen andScotty Bowman in the general election for West Virginia House of Delegates District 50 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | David Pritt (R) | 66.4 | 3,928 |
| Jerry Allen (D) | 26.8 | 1,587 | ||
 | Scotty Bowman (Independent) | 6.7 | 399 | |
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 5,914 | ||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 50
Jerry Allen advanced from the Democratic primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 50 on May 14, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Jerry Allen | 100.0 | 865 | |
| There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 865 | ||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 50
IncumbentDavid Pritt advanced from the Republican primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 50 on May 14, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | David Pritt | 100.0 | 1,222 |
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 1,222 | ||
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Endorsements
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Pledges
Pritt signed the following pledges.
2022
See also: West Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2022
General election
General election for West Virginia House of Delegates District 50
David Pritt defeated incumbentAustin Haynes in the general election for West Virginia House of Delegates District 50 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | David Pritt (D) | 51.8 | 1,892 |
 | Austin Haynes (R) | 48.2 | 1,759 | |
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 3,651 | ||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 50
David Pritt advanced from the Democratic primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 50 on May 10, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | David Pritt | 100.0 | 786 |
| There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 786 | ||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 50
IncumbentAustin Haynes advanced from the Republican primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 50 on May 10, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Austin Haynes | 100.0 | 635 |
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 635 | ||
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2018
General election
General election for West Virginia House of Delegates District 32 (3 seats)
The following candidates ran in the general election for West Virginia House of Delegates District 32 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Kayla Kessinger (R) | 19.2 | 7,582 |
| ✔ |  | Tom Fast (R) | 17.6 | 6,935 |
| ✔ |  | Margaret Staggers (D) | 15.6 | 6,149 |
| Austin Haynes (R) | 15.4 | 6,079 | |
| Luke Lively (D) | 14.1 | 5,570 | ||
 | Melvin Kessler (D) | 12.0 | 4,743 | |
| David Pritt (Mountain Party) | 6.0 | 2,384 | |
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 39,442 (100.00% precincts reporting) | ||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 32 (3 seats)
Margaret Staggers,Luke Lively, andMelvin Kessler defeatedSelina Vickers in the Democratic primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 32 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Margaret Staggers | 28.6 | 3,286 |
| ✔ | Luke Lively | 26.6 | 3,058 | |
| ✔ | | Melvin Kessler | 22.7 | 2,603 |
 | Selina Vickers | 22.1 | 2,537 | |
| There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. | Total votes: 11,484 | ||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 32 (3 seats)
IncumbentTom Fast, incumbentKayla Kessinger, andAustin Haynes advanced from the Republican primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 32 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Tom Fast | 35.0 | 1,741 |
| ✔ | | Kayla Kessinger | 34.6 | 1,720 |
| ✔ | | Austin Haynes | 30.3 | 1,508 |
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. | Total votes: 4,969 | ||
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Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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2022
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- 1. I will fight for our communities.
- 2. I will fight for Veterans' issues, because I am one.
- 3. I will fight to ensure our schools are properly equipped to handle everything they are asked to do.
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March 3 submission
- Veteran: I will work to ensure WV's veterans are properly taken care of.
- Father: I am a father. I am raising my kids here too. I want to see the childhood my children have be better than my own.
- Teacher: I will work to ensure our district's public schools have all the funding and support they need to meet our region's unique challenges.
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2018
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What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
1. Cannabis Decriminalization and the implementation of a regulated and taxed cannabis market here in WV.
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
2. Movement to a sustainable production based economy here in WV. Increased Union membership and Collective Bargaining rights for all WV Workers.
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?
Eugene V. Debs, Howard Zinn, Charlotte Pritt
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
Working Class Candidates FOR the Working Class People--No Corporate Donations
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
I am up front and I work hard. I am of the working class and want to improve the lives of ordinary West Virginians--not beholden to Corporations or Extraction Industry interests!
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
To the PEOPLE
What legacy would you like to leave?
Sustainable Development, Clean Water, and an End to Corporate Control of our State Government
What is something that has been a struggle in your life?
I lost my daughter in February of 2015. That changed me forever and every day has been a challenge since that happened.
Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?
Not necessarily.
What do you perceive to be your state’s greatest challenges over the next decade?
Economic Sustainability
Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?
Yes.
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Ballotpedia biographical submission form
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| “ | What is your political philosophy? A more fair, equitable, and worker controlled economy in the state of West Virginia. Unionization and organization of every worker in the state.Environmental protection, economic growth, and the end of private ownership of the Natural Resources that belong to ALL West Virginians! Is there anything you would like to add? I will always support the working people of West Virginia. For too long, corporations and the elite have used our states resources and its people for their own profit and greed. We must stand up; we must demand accountability--we must demand our own power and the acknowledgement of our humanity![4] | ” |
| —David Pritt[3] | ||
Campaign finance summary
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| Year | Office | Status | Contributions | Expenditures |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | West Virginia House of Delegates District 50 | Won general | $38,150 | $17,328 |
| 2022 | West Virginia House of Delegates District 50 | Won general | $33,801 | $31,693 |
| 2018 | West Virginia House of Delegates District 32 | Lost general | $3,184 | N/A** |
| Grand total | $75,135 | $49,021 | ||
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| ** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle | ||||
| Note: Totals above reflect only available data. | ||||
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2024
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2023
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In 2023, theWest Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 11 to March 11.
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
Candidate West Virginia House of Delegates District 50 | Officeholder West Virginia House of Delegates District 50 | Personal |
Footnotes
- ↑WCHS, "House member Pritt switches political parties," accessed May 3, 2023
- ↑Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on March 3, 2022
- ↑3.03.1Information submitted on Ballotpedia’s biographical information submission form on August 12, 2018
- ↑Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
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| Preceded by - | West Virginia House of Delegates District 50 2022-Present | Succeeded by - |
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