Glenn Elliott in 2024 WV Senate race
On Abortion:
Restore the balanced framework that Roe v. Wade provided
As your Senator, I will be dedicated to safeguarding the freedom for women to make informed decisions about their health and futures. It's about ensuring that every woman in West Virginia and across this great nation retains the right to privacy,
to healthcare, and to choose. I will steadfastly advocate for legislation that protects these rights and restores the balanced framework that Roe v. Wade provided, ensuring that reproductive healthcare remains a decision between a woman and her doctor.
Source: 2024 West Virginia Senate campaign website ElliottForWV.com
Jun 18, 2024
On Budget & Economy:
Incentivize first-time homebuyers & rural infrastructure
The right to a roof over one's head is fundamental. My vision is clear: to implement housing policies that increase affordability, enhance housing quality, and expand accessibility for all our residents. We will work to incentivize new developments,
refurbish our historic buildings into livable spaces, and provide grants to first-time homebuyers. A home for every West Virginian is not just a goal; it is a commitment to the stability and prosperity of our families and our future.
I am committed to championing policies that support agricultural innovation, expand rural healthcare, bridge the digital divide, and preserve the natural beauty of our countryside. We will invest in infrastructure that connects our rural areas to the
broader economy, fostering opportunities that keep these communities vibrant. Together, we can ensure the voices from the fields are heard and that rural West Virginia continues to be a cornerstone of our state's identity and economy.
Source: 2024 West Virginia Senate campaign website ElliottForWV.com
Jun 18, 2024
On Civil Rights:
Supports city ordinance to protect LGBT community
Elliott said he's encouraged by the Wheeling Human Rights Commission's approval of a resolution urging city council to adopt protections for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender residents. The resolution urges council to recognize the LGBT community
as one lacking equal protection under the law and rectify this at the city level. Mayor Glenn Elliott said he's pleased by this step but understands a long and detailed process will be required to finalize an actual ordinance.
Source: Wheeling News-Register on 2024 West Virginia Senate race
Jul 20, 2016
On Crime:
We have a historically low crime rate for a city our size
Among the many things that Mayor Elliott spoke highly about was the city's public safety. He told the hundreds in attendance for his speech that crime is down in Wheeling. "We have a historically low crime rate for a city our size, especially when it
comes to violent crime." Mayor Elliott said. "We do a very good job in the city when it comes to keeping the public safe."With investments made into public safety, the Wheeling Police Department unveiled their new headquarters recently.
Source: W.V. MetroNews on 2024 West Virginia Senate race
Jul 25, 2023
On Education:
Build pathways that connect education to local careers
We need a concerted strategy to retain our young talent and ensure they see a future in West Virginia. I am committed to building pathways that connect education to local careers, investing in tech and innovation hubs that keep our brightest minds
engaged, and enhancing cultural and recreational options that make staying in West Virginia not just a viable choice, but the preferred one. We must create an environment where our youth can flourish and see opportunities in their own communities.
Source: 2024 West Virginia Senate campaign website ElliottForWV.com
Jun 18, 2024
On Energy & Oil:
Advocated for green energy, silent on EPA coal rules
Actions by President Joe Biden's administration that could hasten closures of heavily polluting coal power plants and the mines that supply them are reviving Republican rhetoric about a so-called "war on coal."Republican Gov. Jim Justice is running
for the seat, and the EPA rules could help push voters into his corner as he faces Democrat Glenn Elliott, the mayor of Wheeling, West Virginia. Elliott has advocated for more green energy in West Virginia but hasn't commented on the EPA rules.
Source: The Well News on 2024 West Virginia Senate race
May 31, 2024
On Families & Children:
Support families with comprehensive child care solutions
My mission in the Senate will be to advocate for comprehensive child care solutions that support our families, fortify our workforce, and foster our future. This means championing policies that subsidize child-care costs, enhance the quality of care,
and build the infrastructure of care facilities our state desperately needs. It's time to ensure that child care becomes a cornerstone of our social infrastructure, as fundamental as the roads we travel on and the bridges that connect us.
Source: 2024 West Virginia Senate campaign website ElliottForWV.com
Jun 18, 2024
On Foreign Policy:
Support for Ukraine critical for our national security
[Comparing candidate stances on Russia-Ukraine war]: As West Virginia's incumbent governor, Jim Justice requested $5 million from the state legislature in 2022 to aid Ukraine during the initial days of the war, which he said would support a maternity
and children's hospital in that country. Justice also donated several armored personnel carriers from the West Virginia National Guard to Ukraine and directed state law enforcement agencies to send their surplus bulletproof vests to the country.
Similarly, Glenn Elliott, the mayor of has taken a strong position in favor of Ukraine. He supports more U.S. military and financial aid to the country. "I do believe that supporting Ukraine financially and militarily in their war against
[Russia President Vladimir] Putin's dangerous authoritarianism is critical for our national security interests. We must support Ukraine's efforts now as a broader effort to protect other European nation's sovereignty."
Source: Washington Examiner on 2024 West Virginia Senate race
Jun 5, 2024
On Free Trade:
I will support fair trade that benefits our workers
My vision involves harnessing our traditional manufacturing prowess while pivoting towards the industries of the future. In the Senate, I will fight for policies that drive innovation, support fair trade that benefits our workers, and craft foreign
policies that protect American interests from foreign dumping and other anti-competitive practices and promote global stability. Our work ethic is unmatched; our policies should match this strength.
Source: 2024 West Virginia Senate campaign website ElliottForWV.com
Jun 18, 2024
On Health Care:
Expand Medicaid; bring down prescription drug costs
The mountains of West Virginia should echo with the sound of prosperity, not the despair of those who cannot afford their medical bills. Our state, beloved yet troubled by health disparities, demands a champion who will stand up for comprehensive
healthcare reform. My mission will be to spearhead policies that expand Medicaid, support rural hospitals, and bring down prescription drug costs. Let's unite to deliver a healthcare system that is as resilient and enduring as the people it serves.
Source: 2024 West Virginia Senate campaign website ElliottForWV.com
Jun 18, 2024
On Homeland Security:
Beyond healthcare, our veterans deserve robust support
I will fight for improved access to healthcare for all veterans, ensuring that our V.A. facilities not only meet but exceed the needs of our heroes. Beyond healthcare, our veterans deserve robust support as they reintegrate into civilian life, including
job training programs, educational opportunities, and community support systems that recognize and respect their unique contributions to our country and our commonwealth. We owe them a debt of gratitude.
Source: 2024 West Virginia Senate campaign website ElliottForWV.com
Jun 18, 2024
On Jobs:
Strengthen organized labor's power of collective bargaining
I will stand firm in the Senate to champion legislation that revitalizes our middle class and not only protects but also strengthens organized labor's power of collective bargaining. This means advocating for labor laws that meet the moment--laws that
protect the right to organize, promote fair wages, and ensure a safe workplace. It's about building an economy where prosperity is shared, where every West Virginian can find stable ground and reach for new heights.
Source: 2024 West Virginia Senate campaign website ElliottForWV.com
Jun 18, 2024
On Social Security:
Oppose any attempts to undermine these critical programs
Our seniors, who have given their best years to building a brighter future for us all, deserve to retire with the dignity and security they have earned. Yet, today, they face an uncertain future as the pillars of Social Security and
Medicare show signs of strain. In the Senate, I will oppose any attempts to undermine these critical programs and will work tirelessly to improve and expand them by making sure they have sustainable funding sources.
Source: 2024 West Virginia Senate campaign website ElliottForWV.com
Jun 18, 2024
On Tax Reform:
Close loopholes that let wealthy skirt tax obligations
Elliott wants to look at the tax code to close loopholes allowing those earning millions and billions to skirt their tax obligations versus middle class taxpayers who are paying more than their fair share.
He also wants to ensure the union members that make up much of West Virginia's middle class do not lose any more of their rights.
Source: Parkersburg News&Sentinel on 2024 West Virginia Senate race
Apr 13, 2024
On Abortion:
Restore women's reproductive rights; codify Roe
Restoring women's reproductive rights is a top priority of my campaign. After the Dobbs Decision, women across the country lost their
right to make choices about their own body. If elected to the United States Senate, I will vote to codify Roe.
Source: Candidate Connection on 2024 West Virginia Senate race
Aug 8, 2024
On Families & Children:
Strengthen the middle class: invest in child care
Strengthening the middle class is another priority of this campaign. For decades, we have seen the middle class shrink to where it once was. Investing in child care and workforce development, creating a fairer tax structure,
and keeping costs low will create an environment for the middle class in this country to grow. We must relearn the lesson that when the middle class does well, our society does well.
Source: Candidate Connection on 2024 West Virginia Senate race
Aug 8, 2024
On Health Care:
Why do we make severely ill use Go Fund Me?
I believe that health care is a right, not a privilege. How many of us know someone who has turned to the internet for help for healthcare costs? It's 2024, we live in the richest country in the world, but getting severely ill for some us means
entering the Go Fund Me society. If elected to the United States Senate, I will prioritize fixing our healthcare system and make Go Fund Me pleas a thing of the past.
Source: Candidate Connection on 2024 West Virginia Senate race
Aug 8, 2024
On Principles & Values:
Seventh Generation West Virginian and Mayor of Wheeling
Q: Who are you? Tell us about yourself.A: I am a seventh Generation West Virginian currently serving in my second term as Mayor of my hometown of Wheeling. My first job [was] as a legislative assistant for then-Senator Robert Byrd. This experience
was a formative one, allowing me to witness firsthand the successes attainable through strategic compromise, along with the reward of public service. Inspired, I enrolled at Georgetown University Law Center. By 2008, after working as an attorney,
I was--candidly--burnt out and seeking something more meaningful. At age 38, I returned home to Wheeling in search of a more impactful career. Before long, I purchased a vacant historic bank in the heart of downtown and made improving my city a personal
quest. Today, that building houses two law firms along with me, my wife Cassandra, and our son Harrison. I ran for Mayor in 2016 because I felt Wheeling had all the essential ingredients of a great city but was lacking in strategic vision.
Source: Candidate Connection on 2024 West Virginia Senate race
Aug 8, 2024
Page last updated: Sep 29, 2024