Bryan Bird

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Bryan Bird

Republican Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

May 14, 2024

Education

Associate

Glenville State College, 2005

Personal

Birthplace

Charleston, W.Va.

Religion

Christian: Baptist

Profession

Pastor

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Bryan Bird (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. Senate to represent West Virginia. He lost in the Republican primary on May 14, 2024.

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

Biography

Bryan Bird was born in Charleston, West Virginia. Bird's professional experience includes working as a pastor. He earned an associate degree from Glenville State College in 2005.

Elections

2024

See also: United States Senate election in West Virginia, 2024

General election

General election for U.S. Senate West Virginia

The following candidates ran in the general election for U.S. Senate West Virginia on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jim Justice (R)	68.8	514,079
		Glenn Elliott (D)	27.8	207,548
		David Moran (L)	3.5	26,075
	Submit photo	Tim Stevenski (Independent) (Write-in)	0.0	7
	Submit photo	Lewie Andrews (Independent) (Write-in)	0.0	6
	Submit photo	Joshua Standridge (Independent) (Write-in)	0.0	2

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source 1 Source 2	Total votes: 747,717
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Christopher Rose (R)
• Michael Sigmon (Independent)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. Senate West Virginia

Glenn Elliott defeated Zachary Shrewsbury and Don Blankenship in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate West Virginia on May 14, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Glenn Elliott	45.4	46,176
		Zachary Shrewsbury	36.1	36,754
		Don Blankenship	18.5	18,778

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 101,708
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Joe Manchin III (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. Senate West Virginia

The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate West Virginia on May 14, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jim Justice	61.8	138,307
		Alexander Mooney	26.5	59,348
		Bryan Bird	3.1	7,001
		Bryan McKinney	2.9	6,573
		Zane Lawhorn	2.0	4,517
		Janet McNulty	2.0	4,404
	Submit photo	Don Lindsay	1.6	3,503

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 223,653
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Endorsements

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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Bryan Bird is a Christian, a preacher, a husband, and a father of two wonderful children. Bryan was born and raised in Fayette County, West Virginia. He was shown the value of faith in Jesus Christ, which has, and continues to define his daily walk. Bryan knows and understands the importance of serving the people, but also knows that there is a need for someone to stand up and have a clear Biblical stance for what is right and what is wrong. He wants to see Biblical principles and morality restored in our great nation. God's Word has, and will always be, the road map to a strong, prosperous, and great nation. Bryan stands for Christian Biblical Principles! He stands for the Truth! He stands for Morality! Bryan believes that all the answers are found in God's Word.

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 stand for Godly Biblical Principles. Our Founding Fathers looked to God and His Word for guidance and direction to start this great nation we live in today. John Adams, our second President said, "Suppose a nation in some distant region should take the Bible for their only law book and every member should regulate his conduct by the precepts there exhibited! Every member would be obliged in conscience, to temperance, frugality, and industry; to justice, kindness and charity towards his fellow men; and to piety, love, and reverence toward Almighty God...What a Eutopia, What a Paradise would this region be." We need people in Washington that stand on the Biblical principles that this great nation was founded upon.
• Proverbs 14:34, says, "Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people." We have to return back to God and His Word. We are supposedly One Nation Under God. President Reagan said, "If we ever forget that we are One Nation Under God, then we will be a nation gone under." We see today a country that is eroding away. Our freedoms and our values are being destroyed. We must look to God and His Word!
• I truly believe that all the answers can be found in God's Word. From the economy to immigration and morality to freedoms. God ordained and created government in Genesis 9, so I am confident that God knows how to run a country. We just need leaders that will look to God and His Word for the answers.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

It is unconstitutional for the executive branch to unilaterally pass regulations with the stroke of a pen. This is killing our economy and also allowing our borders to be left open, among other things. Our constitution is being torn apart. We must get away from a political agenda and start caring about people.

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

The most important principle for an elected official is how is their relationship with Jesus Christ. God created mankind in is image. God has always wanted the best for mankind. The only way to have the blessings of God is we must first follow Him and His Word!

What is your favorite book? Why?

The Bible, God's Holy Word to mankind is my favorite book. This book has all the answers. God wants to bless, but we must first follow Him.

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Campaign finance summary

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Bryan Bird campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024*	U.S. Senate West Virginia	Lost primary	$0	N/A**
Grand total			$0	N/A**
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
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

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Footnotes

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West Virginia's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Shelley Capito (R)

Jim Justice (R)

Representatives

District 1

Carol Miller (R)

District 2

Riley Moore (R)

Republican Party (4)