West Virginia delegates to the DNC complete list

by: Carnacki

Mon Jun 16, 2008 at 16:53:56 PM EDT

WV Democrats Elect National Convention Delegates and Presidential Electors

Charleston, W.Va. - Approximately two-thousand Democrats from every county in the state gathered for the State Democratic Convention this weekend. On the agenda was the election of eighteen Delegates and three alternates for the National Convention and five representatives for Presidential Electoral College.

"The elections were very spirited and competitive," said Chairman Nick Casey. "Good attendance and competition are signs of a healthy Party." This year was the first time WV Democrats elected their National Convention Delegates at the State Convention. On April 12, 2008 around five-thousand Democrats met in County Conventions to elect the 1,536 representatives for the State Convention.

Presidential Electoral College representatives elected:
1st Congressional District - Oce Smith, Marion County
2nd Congressional District - Virginia Graf, Jefferson County
3rd Congressional District - Rick Staton, Wyoming County
At-large - Ken Hechler, Kanawha County
At-large - J. Franklin Long, Mercer County

National Convention Delegates (allotment by Presidential candidate was determined by vote of the people in the primary):

1st CD
- Jean Grapes, Wood County (Clinton)
- Marge Burke, Gilmer County (Clinton)
- Caprice Roberts, Monongalia County (Obama)
- Walt Auvil, Wood County (Clinton)
- Tim Miley, Harrison County (Clinton)
- Jon Blair Hunter, Monongalia County (Obama)
- Scott Sears, Marion County (Clinton-Alternate)

2nd CD
- Natalie Tennant, Kanawha County (Clinton)
- Karen Coria, Putnam County (Clinton)
- Pearl Reardon, Jefferson County (Obama)
- Erik Wells, Kanawha County (Clinton)
- Jim Humphreys, Kanawha County (Clinton)
- Stephen Skinner, Jefferson County (Obama)
- Meshea Poore, Kanawha County (Obama-Alternate)

3rd CD
- Mary Pearl Compton, Monroe County (Clinton)
- Audrey Love, Fayette County (Clinton)
- Corey Dennison, Cabell County (Clinton)
- Shirley Love, Fayette County (Clinton)
- Marshall Long, Mercer County (Clinton)
- Betty Cleckley, Cabell County (Obama)
- Cleo Matthews, Summers County (Clinton-Alternate)

National Convention At-Large Reps. (elected by the State Executive Committee):

Peter Cuffaro, Ohio County (unpledged)
Sue Hanshaw, Cabell County (Obama)
Charlene Marshall, Monongalia County (Obama)
Ted Hapney, Roane County (Obama)
Dusty Perdue, Marion County (Clinton)
Elaine Harris, Kanawha County (Clinton)
Trudy Puccio, Marion County (Clinton)
Debbie Carper, Kanawha County (Clinton)
Oshel Craigo, Kanawha County (Clinton)
Ellen Cappellanti, Kanawha County (Clinton)
Jeffrey Kessler, Marshall County (Clinton)
Scott King, Kanawha County (Obama-Alternate)
Shelby Leary, Monongalia County (Clinton-Alternate)

Convening a National Conversation about Democracy & America in Denver

by: Mayor John Hickenlooper-Denver Host Committee

Thu Jun 12, 2008 at 15:17:43 PM EDT

Now that one of the most remarkable primaries in our nation's history has concluded, attention is turning to the Democratic National Convention in Denver.  In less than three months, the Mile High City and the Rocky Mountain West will host this historic event for the first time since 1908.

The Convention also coincides with Denver's 150th birthday - a
century-and-a-half of progress and innovation since its birth at the height of the Colorado gold rush.  A hub of opportunity for people seeking new frontiers, people come to Colorado seeking much more than gold these days.  The spirit of visionary zeal and limitless possibility is as strong as ever in the New West.  So it's fitting that as the Democratic Party marches toward its own new frontier, it will do so through Denver.

A message to all of you in West Virginia: you don't have to be in Denver - or on the Convention floor - to get in on the action though.  The Denver 2008 Convention Host Committee has organized two interactive ways for people anywhere in America to get involved.  We're convening a national conversation about democracy and community and invite everyone to participate.

West Virginia Blue heading to the Democratic National Convention

by: Clem Guttata

Wed May 14, 2008 at 12:27:39 PM EDT

West Virginia Blue has been selected as the West Virginia representative for the convention State Blogger Corps. Rec'd via email:

I'm writing to let you know that West Virginia Blue will be the credentialed blog from West Virginia.

The DNCC staff is ready to welcome you to Denver in August.  We know that you'll be the eyes and ears of a large audience back home.  As we've said, members of the State Blogger Corps will be seated alongside their delegations at the Convention.  You'll literally have one of the best seats in the house.  And we expect that you'll share that up-front view with your online community of readers and other bloggers.  Together, we'll make sure this Democratic Convention is seen and experienced online in more ways than ever before.

You'll hear a lot more about our plans between now and the end of August. For now, I can tell you we've got two correspondents lined up to attend the convention in Denver and provide frequent dispatches. We'll share more details as available.

Thank you to everyone who supports West Virginia Blue by reading, commenting or writing diaries -- you have made this site the preeminent political blog in West Virginia. You have earned this recognition and honor.

Update DNC Chairman G.v Dean's Announcement:

Below the fold, the press release.