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Member, House of Delegates, District 81
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Anitra HamiltonWest Virginia Legislature

Anitra Hamilton

Candidate for Member, House of Delegates, District 81

DemocraticIncumbent

Background

Occupation
Healthcare worker
Lives in
Morgantown

Delegate since her 2023 appointment. A healthcare worker with degrees from West Virginia University and president of the Morgantown-Kingwood Branch NAACP.

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Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Sponsored sales tax holiday for feminine hygiene productsIn office

    Lead sponsor of HB 5522 (2026 regular session), titled "Relating to creating an annual sales tax holiday for the sales of feminine hygiene products.". Status listed on the Legislature's site: Pending (Finance).

    Anitra Hamilton, House of Delegates member page

    Government record · West Virginia Legislature · Sponsored Legislation, 2026: HB 5522 · wvlegislature.gov

    “Relating to creating an annual sales tax holiday for the sales of feminine hygiene products.”
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Education

  • Sponsored across-the-board raise for classroom teachersIn office

    Lead sponsor of HB 5586 (2026 regular session), titled "Relating to granting an across-the-board raise for all classroom teachers.". Status listed on the Legislature's site: Pending (Finance).

    Anitra Hamilton, House of Delegates member page

    Government record · West Virginia Legislature · Sponsored Legislation, 2026: HB 5586 · wvlegislature.gov

    “Relating to granting an across-the-board raise for all classroom teachers.”
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Health & human services

  • Sponsored rainy day fund use for public health emergenciesIn office

    Lead sponsor of HB 5585 (2026 regular session), titled "Relating to authorizing the use of Revenue Shortfall Reserve Funds for public health emergencies.". Status listed on the Legislature's site: Pending.

    Anitra Hamilton, House of Delegates member page

    Government record · West Virginia Legislature · Sponsored Legislation, 2026: HB 5585 · wvlegislature.gov

    “Relating to authorizing the use of Revenue Shortfall Reserve Funds for public health emergencies.”
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  • Sponsored hospital discharge standards for late pregnancyIn office

    Lead sponsor of HB 5523 (2026 regular session), titled "Relating to establishing minimum requirements for discharge of women in later stages of pregnancy from hospitals.". Status listed on the Legislature's site: Pending.

    Anitra Hamilton, House of Delegates member page

    Government record · West Virginia Legislature · Sponsored Legislation, 2026: HB 5523 · wvlegislature.gov

    “Relating to establishing minimum requirements for discharge of women in later stages of pregnancy from hospitals.”
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