S. Marshall Wilson

Why they say you should vote for them

The candidate's own case to voters, summarized from their campaign and public statements.

• Presents himself as a military veteran, pastor and former legislator rather than a career politician.[1]
• Says his goal is to begin restoring the federal government to its constitutional boundaries.[1]
• Says he would vote against every budget that does not balance and against raising the debt ceiling without spending cuts.[1]
• Says he would work to expand West Virginia's energy economy and cut regulations on small businesses.[1]
• Says his campaign takes no PAC money and is largely funded by him and his wife.[1]

Background

• Constitution Party nominee for Governor, Constitution Party of West Virginia · 2024[1],[2]
• Member, West Virginia House of Delegates (60th District, Berkeley County), West Virginia Legislature · 2016–2020[1],[2]
• Enlisted soldier and infantry officer, including company commander deployed to Iraq; retired combat veteran, Louisiana Army National Guard, U.S. Army and Maryland National Guard · Over 20 years of service[1],[2]
• Missionary and church planter, Peruvian Amazon[1]

Education

• Executive M.A., National Security Affairs, Institute of World Politics[1],[2]
• Diploma, U.S. Army Command and General Staff College[2]
• B.A., General Studies, Louisiana State University[1],[2]

Where they stand

• Economy & Jobs
  Supports expanding West Virginia's energy economy, cutting regulations on small businesses and more local control to lower costs.[1]
• Government Spending
  Says he would oppose any unbalanced budget, any spending bill exceeding constitutional authority, and any debt ceiling increase without spending cuts.[1]
• Guns
  As a delegate, advocated for Second Amendment protections and opposed red flag laws.[1]
• Education
  As a delegate, advocated for school choice and higher teacher salaries.[1]
• Health Care
  Says he opposed government mandates as a delegate and advocated for what he calls health freedom.[1]
• Elections & Democracy
  Says he would defend the Bill of Rights and the sovereignty of West Virginia, and that the Constitution should be applied as written.[1]

Voting record

A selection of notable recorded votes. Not a complete record.

In their words