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State Senator, 3rd Senatorial District
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Mike AzingerWest Virginia Legislature

Mike Azinger

Candidate for State Senator, 3rd Senatorial District

RepublicanIncumbent

Background

Lives in
Vienna

State senator from the 3rd District since 2017 (R-Wood); manager of the Azinger Group, per his Legislature biography.

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Documented positions

Taxes & budget

Education

  • Voted for 2026 teacher and State Police pay raise.In office

    HB 4765 (2026) raised pay for teachers, school service personnel and State Police. Recorded yes on the Senate roll call.

    Senate roll call 715: HB 4765, Teacher, School Personnel, and State Police Pay Raise (recede and pass, March 14, 2026)

    Government record · West Virginia Senate · Mar 14, 2026 · Y AZINGER · wvlegislature.gov

    “Teacher, School Personnel, and State Police Pay Raise”
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  • Sponsored bill banning critical race theory in public schools.In office

    Lead sponsor of SB 591 (2026 regular session), titled "Prohibiting teaching of divisive acts and critical race theory in public schools". Status on the Legislature's member page: Pending.

    Mike Azinger: member page, West Virginia Legislature

    Government record · West Virginia Legislature · SB 591 · wvlegislature.gov

    “Prohibiting teaching of divisive acts and critical race theory in public schools”
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Economy & jobs

Health & human services

  • Sponsored bill banning gender transition treatments for minors.In office

    Lead sponsor of SB 629 (2026 regular session), titled "Prohibiting gender transition surgeries, treatments, and therapies to minors". Status on the Legislature's member page: Pending.

    Mike Azinger: member page, West Virginia Legislature

    Government record · West Virginia Legislature · SB 629 · wvlegislature.gov

    “Prohibiting gender transition surgeries, treatments, and therapies to minors”
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Government & transparency

  • Sponsored the First Amendment Preservation Act, signed into law.In office

    Lead sponsor of SB 531 (2026 regular session), titled "Establishing First Amendment Preservation Act". Status on the Legislature's member page: Signed.

    Mike Azinger: member page, West Virginia Legislature

    Government record · West Virginia Legislature · SB 531 · wvlegislature.gov

    “Establishing First Amendment Preservation Act”
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Courts & justice

  • Sponsored bill allowing death penalty for murdering young children.In office

    Lead sponsor of SB 1068 (2026 regular session), titled "Permitting death penalty for murder of minors 16 years or younger". Status on the Legislature's member page: Pending.

    Mike Azinger: member page, West Virginia Legislature

    Government record · West Virginia Legislature · SB 1068 · wvlegislature.gov

    “Permitting death penalty for murder of minors 16 years or younger”
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