18-Year-Old Freshman Elected To W.Va. House Of Delegates, Becomes Youngest State
2014 Nov 5, 10:35pm 699 views 3 comments
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Tenpoundbass
2014 Nov 5, 10:51pm
Tenpoundbass
2014 Nov 5, 10:51pm
I would rather have a kid running shit over some Liberal fascist commie as well.
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Tenpoundbass
2014 Nov 6, 12:24am
Tenpoundbass
2014 Nov 6, 12:24am
It was the Young Republicans that rebelled against Carter and his merry band of disrespectful elitists.
http://washington.cbslocal.com/2014/11/05/18-year-old-freshman-elected-to-w-va-house-of-delegates-becomes-youngest-state-lawmaker-in-us/
18-Year-Old Freshman Elected To W.Va. House Of Delegates, Becomes Youngest State Lawmaker In US
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (CBSDC/AP) - Eighteen-year-old Saira Blair will become the youngest state lawmaker in West Virginia history.
The Republican defeated Democrat Layne Diehl on Tuesday to win a seat in the state House of Delegates to become the youngest state lawmaker in the U.S..
"History has been made tonight in West Virginia, and while I am proud of all that we have accomplished together, it is the future of this state that is now my singular focus,†Blair said in a statement. "Since launching my campaign, I have met with and listened to the concerns of my fellow citizens, and as your delegate I will work tirelessly, and fight for each and every one of you. Now, it is time to get to work.â€
Blair's birthday was in July, so she barely met the 18-year-old minimum age for West Virginia House delegates.
Blair is a freshman attending West Virginia University. She plans to skip spring classes so she can serve as a lawmaker. The Legislature meets for 60 days from January to March.
In a May primary, the Martinsburg teen defeated incumbent Republican Del. Larry Kump, who is almost four times her age.
Blair is pro-life, pro-gun rights and pro-business. Her father, Craig Blair, is a sitting Republican state senator from the Eastern Panhandle.
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