Every candidate is offered a similar experience and fair questions. Our goal is to give West Virginians a clear, consistent way to understand who is running and how they think about the issues that matter. Interviews are generally recorded in a single sitting, with no edits to answers. The only edits are due to interruptions and problems with the microphone.
Our interview questions are specifically to help voters understand a candidate’s values, decision‑making, and connection to West Virginia. Asking the important questions to show how they are fit. We believe that in an ideal world, it would be very obvious that a candidate shows how they fit that role. Through their approaches to community building, what they have done within their communities, and if they are speaking from the heart rather than rehearsed lines like a politician.
The views of the organization are broad, but we ground our decisions in facts with evidence. Nothing that we say represents any interests of candidates, public officials, or any corporation.
We don't believe in taking sides. We believe that a public servant has a duty regardless of party affiliation - to serve the people and take care of their needs. If we want to work towards a better world, we have to hold people to the same standards and also attempt to understand why they act and feel the way they do. We will not shy away from calling out harmful actions just because of a party.
Many individuals have expressed the lack of information on candidates in general. This project is intended to provide this resource for individuals.
We believe that you deserve to know who candidates and officials really are. Not just from some practiced lines - how they think, why they act the way they do, whos interests do they prioritize? These are the things we must know about our public servants.
It shows when a candidate speaks from the heart. It shows when they are well-informed, and can bring evidence and studies to the table. It shows when they have been involved in community efforts way before running a campaign. At the heart of it, we want to highlight who really cares. It becomes obvious when you ask the important questions about their community efforts, and legitimate changes they assisted with
We are not going to slander anyone, period. Accountability goes across the board, and we believe in organizing our facts before putting out any articles and opinions.
We genuinely wan't to interview all those who will agree. Attempts are made reaching out several times to candidates.
The summary is intended to having non-partisan framing as a genuine resource to know who a candidate is - meaning we are very specific about what we include within them. We highlight the parts that matter from the interviews, like their community contributions, funding commitments, and how they have actually made a difference.
Fact checking is done across any candidate or official. It is important to highlight moments that may be infactual, so we do not further spread misinformation.
We respect your privacy. The WV Clarity Project does not track, sell, or share personal data. Any information you choose to provide (such as through a contact form) is used solely for communication related to this project.
The WV Clarity Project is committed to accountability for all West Virginians regardless of party or institution. All candidates and incumbents are invited to interview. Candidates are asked about their plans and goals. Incumbents are additionally asked about their record in office. All participants receive a similar structured format and fact-checked summary. Those who decline or do not respond are documented as such. We do not speak for any party, candidate, or corporation.
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