Jeff Kessler in 2016 WV Governor's race

On Abortion: Prohibit abortions after 20 weeks

Kessler is strongly pro-life and he supported the bill that passed this session prohibiting abortions after 20 weeks. Source: W.V. MetroNews on 2016 West Virginia gubernatorial race Jun 23, 2015

On Gun Control: Don't require permit and training for concealed carry

Kessler voted in favor of a bill that eliminated the requirement for a permit and training before a person can carry a concealed weapon. Source: W.V. MetroNews on 2016 West Virginia gubernatorial race Jun 23, 2015

On Health Care: ObamaCare gets thousands of the poor onto Medicaid

Kessler embraces the Affordable Care Act, saying that putting thousands of poor West Virginians on Medicaid is a positive. Kessler also spent considerable time during the recent legislative session speaking on behalf of labor, and that included organizing a rally of hundreds of union members at the Capitol. Source: W.V. MetroNews on 2016 West Virginia gubernatorial race Jun 23, 2015

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