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Local resident Wes Holden announces run for 17th State Senate District
Summary
Wes Holden told the South Charleston council he will run for the 17th State Senate District, said he has deep ties to South Charleston and described prior community work including grant assistance and local projects.
Wes Holden addressed the council to announce his candidacy for the 17th State Senate District. Holden said he has longstanding ties to South Charleston — noting family members living in the city, past work on local grants including a Central Avenue bridge, and participation in community events — and said he intends to be an involved, locally focused senator rather than an outsider on a 'high horse.'
Holden said he has experience working with elected officials and federal staff, including time working for Senator Rockefeller, and asked council members and residents not to 'disregard' him as a candidate. His remarks were delivered during a recognition segment of the council meeting; no formal endorsement or council response beyond thanks was recorded on the record.
Holden did not announce campaign platform details beyond a general pledge to represent residents' problems and interests at the state level.
