Meet Lynette Murray

      I’m not a professional politician with a fully-loaded war chest heading into November’s election. In fact, we’re the underdog across the board. As a Mountaineer, I feel pretty good about that. 

In fact, I’m not a politician at all. I am a hard working West Virginian who is tired of our concerns and voices not being heard in Charleston. I am a mom who got mad enough to run for office. 

I have no intention of being West Virginia’s stereotypical politician. I will not promise my constituents one thing and then vote against their best interests.
Truly, I seek the role of a public servant. 

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       I spent 15 years at a utility and retail position where I made sales  with skills in customer service, customer loyalty, and customer retention rather than as a pushy salesperson. 

       I want to take a customer service mindset to the WV State Senate. The whole purpose of our government is to serve us, the people. Our elected representatives are our first point of contact when that service is not up to our expectations or if we need changes made. I promise availability and accountability. 

       During my time in print journalism, I served as a watchdog of the government.   On a local level, I covered city council and board of education meetings.  I’ve worked as the eyes and ears for the towns people in commissions and courtrooms. I will represent you and your interests, not special interests, in Charleston. 

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       I have lived in West Virginia for 43 years.  I grew up in Buckhannon, but I’ve raised my family in Harrison County. My son attends Robert C Byrd High School, where he is active is marching band and theater. My husband also grew up in Buckhannon, but he has deep ties in both Harrison County, where his mother’s ancestors helped settle Salem in 1790, and Lewis County, where his father’s family settled a few decades later. 

 

Politics are priorities and I’m tired of seeing West Virginia and it’s citizens be the last ones our elected officials seem to care about.