Charles Hartzog for West Virginia

06/15/2026

Once elected, one of my main focuses on this upcoming term is the advancement of economic opportunity in the area. As someone who has seen and continues to see his own generation move out of the state simply because they cannot afford to be here nor can they find jobs, I will make it my mission to bring more jobs back. Just last week I found out one of my church friends since childhood is about to move to larger cities simply because he cannot find a good long term career in West Virginia. We must do more to fix our economic situation.

I plan to introduce legislation which will cut red tape, reduce the business inventory tax, eliminate the income tax, eliminate property taxes for owners over the age of retirement, tourism promotion, and investment to our small businesses.

06/12/2026

The governor's going to suspend fuel tax

Charleston, WV— West Virginia Freedom Caucus praises Governor Patrick Morrisey’s audit that found over $168 million in waste and urges him to suspend West Virginia’s fuel tax to provide immediate relief for struggling families facing rising fuel prices and inflation. “This is a fantastic sta...

06/12/2026

There's a lot of reasons why I don't trust the news.

The Department of Education (accurately) edited this New York Times article. Never know how to feel when a government agency does something based.

05/23/2026

Born in Mason and died in Parkersburg, Omer Cyrus Gardner was drafted and served in world war I. He didn't always get along with his family, but I see no reason to not honor him for his service. He put his life on the line to protect us all and are freedoms. He was my third great grandfather, meaning he was the grandfather of my great-grandfather. Thank you for your service Grandpa.

Edit: I forgot he also served in world war II in 1942. Both draft registrations in comments below

05/13/2026

I'd like to thank all of my supporters for the help in the primary campaign. I'd also like to thank all of the voters out there for choosing me. I'm going to do everything on my power to help bring back businesses and jobs to Parkersburg, reform the education system and tax code, rebuild the infrastructure, and most importantly, listen to the people

05/13/2026

VICTORY!

05/13/2026

The early vote