Anthony Murray (West Virginia)

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Anthony Murray

Democratic Party

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November 5, 2024

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Anthony Murray (Democratic Party) ran for election to the West Virginia State Senate to represent District 15. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Murray completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Anthony Murray's career experience includes working as an educator.

Elections

2024

See also: West Virginia State Senate elections, 2024

General election

General election for West Virginia State Senate District 15

Tom Willis defeated Anthony Murray in the general election for West Virginia State Senate District 15 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Tom Willis (R)	73.0	35,979
		Anthony Murray (D)	27.0	13,318

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 49,297
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for West Virginia State Senate District 15

Anthony Murray advanced from the Democratic primary for West Virginia State Senate District 15 on May 14, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Anthony Murray	100.0	2,846

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for West Virginia State Senate District 15

Tom Willis defeated incumbent Craig Blair and Michael Folk in the Republican primary for West Virginia State Senate District 15 on May 14, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Tom Willis	44.4	5,475
		Craig Blair	32.2	3,973
		Michael Folk	23.4	2,885

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 12,333
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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Anthony Murray completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Murray's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am a Democrat running to help promote and pass legislation that focuses on helping West Virginian's. This includes:

-Environmental Justice Protection of our natural beauty and promoting green energy policies

- Criminal Justice Reform - Our prisons are overcrowded and in horrible conditions and are very costly taxpayers each year

- Support Teachers and Teacher Unions -Teachers should be given better salaries and be able to unionize

- LGBT+ Rights -Protect our youth from hateful and destructive policies

-Reproductive Rights -Protections for bodily autonomy

Healthcare

-Healthcare is a right, not a privilege

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• I want to be able to help West Virginian's who need more support
• I want to ensure hope for the future generations
• I want to make sure we can work together to help eachother

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Environmental policy, LGBT+ Rights, Criminal Justice Reform, Bodily autonomy and Reproductive Rights, Healthcare, and

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Anyone that stands up for justice and equality

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

There is no reason to pass hateful and destructive laws

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Honesty, compassion, kindness. They should be guided by universal moral principles that celebrate humanity

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Kindness, compassion, loyalty, humilty

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Helping pass legislation that helps improve and enhance people's lives

What legacy would you like to leave?

One that allows for others legacies to shine too

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

9/11. I was 13 at the time. Our government's reaction created a lot of the problems we continue to have today

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Working as a cashier and host at local pizza restaurant. I had it for a few Summers

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Finding well paying work in WV

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature?

To help support West Virginian's and not just themselves

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

Environmental justice, education, and healthcare

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

Yes but not necessary

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

Yes, we need to work together

Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

John Lewis and Shirley Chisholm

Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?

possibly

Both sitting legislators and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

They are all memorable because they are all from real people

Should the legislature oversee or grant the use of emergency powers?

Yes

What is the first bill you would introduce if elected?

Teacher pay increase/LGBT+ Youth protections/ environmental protections/teacher protections, not just one

What committees interest you?

Health, Environment, Education

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

I believe in full financial transparency and government accountability

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Anthony Murray campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024*	West Virginia State Senate District 15	Lost general	$1,424	$1,444
Grand total			$1,424	$1,444
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete

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Current members of the West Virginia State Senate

Leadership

Senate President:Randy Smith

Majority Leader:Patrick Martin

Minority Leader:Mike Woelfel

Senators

District 1

Laura Wakim Chapman (R)

Ryan Weld (R)

District 2

Charles Clements (R)

Christopher Rose (R)

District 3

Mike Azinger (R)

Donna Boley (R)

District 4

Amy Grady (R)

Eric Tarr (R)

District 5

Scott Fuller (R)

Mike Woelfel (D)

District 6

Craig Hart (R)

Mark Maynard (R)

District 7

Zack Maynard (R)

Rupie Phillips (R)

District 8

T. Kevan Bartlett (R)

Glenn Jeffries (R)

District 9

Brian Helton (R)

Rollan Roberts (R)

District 10

Vince Deeds (R)

Jack Woodrum (R)

District 11

William Hamilton (R)

Robbie Morris (R)

District 12

Patrick Martin (R)

Ben Queen (R)

District 13

Joey Garcia (D)

Mike Oliverio (R)

District 14

Randy Smith (R)

Jay Taylor (R)

District 15

Darren Thorne (R)

Tom Willis (R)

District 16

Jason Barrett (R)

Patricia Rucker (R)

District 17

Anne Charnock (R)

Tom Takubo (R)

Republican Party (32)

Democratic Party (2)