DON BLANKENSHIP FILES COURT PETITION TO HAVE HIS NAME PLACED ON THE FALL ELECTION BALLOT
Today my attorneys filed a petition with the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia and requested that the Court order the West Virginia Secretary of State to correct its recent decision to deny me access to the 2018 General Election ballot as the Constitution Party’s candidate for U.S. Senate. The petition makes clear that the law relied upon by the Secretary of State in denying my ballot access is flawed in multiple ways and violates the Constitutions of both West Virginia and the United States.
The following is a layman explanation of some of the flaws of the law being relied upon:
First, even if the law were not otherwise flawed, it did not take effect until June 5, 2018—after the May Primary election and half-way through an election cycle. Generally, laws are rarely applied retroactively and, for obvious reasons, it is even more rare when the law relates to elections. Former United States Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia wrote “as a general rule, almost invariably, a legislation makes law for the future, not for the past.” Simply put, the Secretary of State declaring that I am impacted by any so-called “sore loser law” for a primary election loss prior to the law being enacted is nonsensical.
Further, the West Virginia Constitution specifically prevents a law from being enforced retroactively by expressly prohibiting “passage of a law depriving any right or privilege because of any act prior to the passage of such law.” This too clearly means that even if the law were otherwise valid, which it is not, it would not apply to this situation because my Primary election loss occurred in May—before the law was even enacted.
The petition also points out that the West Virginia Constitution requires that the title of every law passed include an accurate description of the law, including any major things the law intends to do. The law relied upon to deny me access to the General election ballot contains no reference whatsoever to the preclusion of a candidate who loses a primary election from gaining access to the ballot in the General election of the same year. This may seem petty, but the Constitutional requirement that the bill’s title state what the law is intended to do is for good reason. If someone is searching the law books to find laws that are relevant to an action someone is contemplating—like running for the US Senate, for example—then proper titling is critical to making the search effective and easy.
The petition also makes the point that the Secretary of State has allowed other candidates to be on the ballot this Fall who similarly lost in this year’s Primary election. These individuals are allowed to have their name on the ballot simply because they are members of the Mountain Party, which received more than one-percent of the vote in the 2016 Governor’s race. Accordingly, the Mountain Party has a right to select a “sore loser” to run as its nominee under the same rationale. But since the Constitution Party did not have a candidate in the 2016 Governor’s race (and therefore did not receive greater than one-percent of the vote), the Constitution Party does not have that same right.
The Secretary of State is taking this position despite the fact that a Political Party can earn an equal right to place candidates on the ballot by getting a petition signed by voters. We have completed and submitted such a petition with my name on it. The State denying the Constitution Party the same right as other parties is a violation of the Party’s equal rights as guaranteed under the Constitution and, therefore, the law must be invalid. Also, not allowing me on the ballot, while simultaneously allowing others who lost in the Primary election this year, is a violation of my personal guarantee of equal rights under the Constitutions of both West Virginia and the United States.
The conclusion of the filed Petition is that I have a fundamental right to be on the ballot as the Constitution Party nominee unless the government demonstrates a compelling state interest that I should not be. The state has not stated a compelling reason because there is not one—only the interests of the political parties and politicians are served by my not being on the ballot and those interests are not to be considered in determining who is and who is not on the ballot this Fall.
In summary, the law being relied upon by the Secretary of State to prevent my being on the ballot violates my equal rights as an individual, the Constitution Party’s equal rights, and attempts to apply a new law retroactively that is not properly titled, and for which there is no compelling state interest for keeping my name off the ballot. The bottom line is that if the West Virginia Supreme Court rules that I cannot be on the ballot, it will be reversible error.

Constitution Party of West Virginia Press Release

In a Bold Challenge to the Corrupt Two-Party System, the Constitution Party Nominates Don Blankenship as Candidate for U.S. Senate

(Huttonsville, W.Va., May 23, 2018) – On May 19, 2018, the Constitution Party of West Virginia voted unanimously to nominate Don Blankenship as its candidate for U.S. Senate. Party members recognized that Mr. Blankenship’s bold stand against the dishonest leadership of the Republican Party and aggressive advocacy for a return to constitutional government made his candidacy a perfect fit for the Constitution Party.

Spokesperson for the Constitution Party, Jeffrey Jerrell, stated, “Don Blankenship is exactly the type of firebrand we require in D.C.: someone who has suffered at the hands of the corrupt party bosses, understanding their power and evil schemes, but never compromising or relenting in his fight against them. Mr. Blankenship will represent the People of West Virginia with integrity and zeal. Most importantly, he will work tirelessly to restore the rule of the Constitution over this great Republic.”

“We look forward to Mr. Blankenship overturning the state’s poorly drafted “sore loser” law and being on the ballot so that the West Virginia people – not the Establishment – are able to choose their Senator.”

Press inquires may be directed to:

Phil Hudok, State Vice-Chair 304-940-9646

Darrell Castle, National Executive Committee 901-327-2100

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The Constitution Party of West Virginia has passed a resolution in support of Senate Bill 330. SB 330 provides for a religious and conscientious exemption from mandatory school vaccinations. Mandatory vaccination is a blatant violation of medical ethics and fundamental human rights. Vaccination is far from being an exact science. Risks include permanent, serious damage as well as death. Join the Constitution Party of West Virginia in support of SB 330(sponsored by Senators Sypolt, Azinger, Karnes, Mann, Maynard, and Rucker.
Also, the Constitution Party of West Virginia unanimously supports the passage of House Bill 4555, the Refugee Information Act. Would you attempt to navigate West Virginia’s country roads in the dark without headlights? Of course not! Thanks to the investigative work of people like Brenda K. Arthur (Chapter Leader, Greater Charleston ACT), we’ve gotten a glimpse of the true cost in dollars and services rendered for refugee resettlement in West Virginia. A comprehensive presentation by Brenda Arthur can be viewed in 3 parts on Youtube: part 1, part 2, part 3.  It has come to the attention of the Constitution Party of West Virginia, that refugee resettlement decisions are secretly being made by a few select government officials. Decisions have not only been hidden from the people, but without the knowledge and consent of West Virginia’s legislators. We cannot have government of, by, and for the people when decisions affecting the state’s citizens in a myriad of profound ways are not transparent.
Join the Constitution Party of West Virginia in supporting HB 4555(sponsored by Delegates, Butler, McGeehan, Hollen, Ward, Phillips, C. Miller, Jennings, Folk, Moye and Lynch.

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Feb. 23, 2018

The Constitution Party of West Virginia unanimously supports SB 330, adding religious and conscientious exemptions to immunization law.
The Constitution Party of West Virginia unanimously supports amending Senate Bill 330 which modifies CHAPTER 16. PUBLIC HEALTH. ARTICLE 3. PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF COMMUNICABLE AND OTHER INFECTIOUS DISEASES to include religious and conscientious exemptions from compulsory immunizations for school children.
Why would one put faith in a multibillion dollar industry that is not liable for medical damages and determines product safety via their own testing? The combination of money and power have always accompanied corruption. The director of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention recently resigned due to a corporate conflict of interest. The CDC is the premier U.S. medical watchdog which many feel has far too often failed in its mission. Historically, parents acting as watchdogs have made the best decisions in their children’s lives, not the government.
Beware of those who cry “for the public good” or “the greater good” as did Hitler’s Germany when practicing government-mandated forced sterilization and euthanasia. No informed consent was afforded.
Informed consent is when a patient gives permission to a health intervention based on an understanding of it. Mandatory vaccines are a blatant violation of medical ethics and fundamental human rights. Vaccination is far from being an exact science. Risks include permanent, serious damage as well as death. Informed consent was an established basic human right for our health freedom as a result of the Nuremberg Trials. See Doctors Trial in Nuremberg 1947.
It is important to note that we shouldn’t need to make laws protecting what is already protected. If and when the day finally comes when unalienable laws granted by our creator and guaranteed in our Constitution rule, we will truly have the Rule of Law and there will be no need for legislation such as Senate Bill 330.
Government is not God! The history of Hitler’s Germany reinforces “limited government” and “rule of law”.
Join the Constitution Party of West Virginia in supporting SB 330 by Senators Sypolt, Azinger, Karnes, Mann, Maynard, and Rucker.
To facilitate public vaccine awareness, the Constitution Party of West Virginia will livestream part 1 of the docu-series “The Truth About Vaccines” at the following link at 2:00 PM, Saturday, February 24th:
https://livestream.com/accounts/11933679/
 
 

The Constitution Party of West Virginia will hold a state meeting in Charleston on Sat., January 27 at the Bob Evans in Kanawha City beginning at noon. The meeting originally scheduled January 13 was postponed due to weather conditions.
Speakers Topics
Keith Morgan-WVCDL 2nd Amendment Rights
Brenda Arthur-Greater Charleston ACT Refugee Influx Into West Virginia; (take a look at this information relating to Brenda’s address)
Dr. Josh Super-College Professor Political Climate – Perspectives & Effects, College
Students – Where Are They & Reaching Them,
And More
The West Virginia Legislature, which convened on January 10, will be invited to attend along with the Secretary of State – Mac Warner, Attorney General – Patrick Morrisey, & Governor – Jim Justice.
The public and all legislative candidates, regardless of political affiliation, are encouraged to attend. Good government and the Rule of Law is everyone’s responsibility.
If all goes well and the internet cooperates, we will be live-streaming the meeting at https://livestream.com/accounts/11933679/
The event will be uploaded to Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/user/pjhudok
 

The Constitution Party of West Virginia will hold a state meeting in Charleston on Sat., January 13 at the Bob Evans Restaurant in Kanawha City beginning at noon to 5 p.m.
Featured are 3 guest speakers:
Keith Morgan of the West Virginia Citizens Defense League will address  2nd Amendment Rights,
Brenda Arthur of the Greater Charleston ACT will address Refugee Influx Into West Virginia,
Dr. Josh Super, College Professor, will speak on Political Climate – Perspectives & Effects, College Students – Where Are They & Reaching Them, And More.
All members are urged to attend as well as the general public regardless of political affiliation.  Members of the West Virginia Legislature, which convenes on January 10, will be invited to attend along with other public officials.  Good government and the Rule of Law is everyone’s responsibility.
If all goes well and the internet cooperates, we will be live-streaming the meeting at https://livestream.com/accounts/11933679/
For more info: Jeffrey Jarrell 304-771-0088, Phil Hudok 304-940-9646

The National Committee of the Constitution Party will meet at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The keynote speaker for the event will be Vernon Robinson. Robinson is a former United States Air Force Captain, conservative political activist, former candidate for the U.S. Congress, and a former City Council member of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He was also the campaign director of the National Draft Ben Carson for President Committee. Robinson has said,
“The domestic enemies of the Republic now constitute the greatest threat to the Republic, possibly the greatest threat in its history.  I believe that the Constitution     Party has never had a greater opportunity to tap into the GOP betrayal of the country.”
The meeting will be on Friday, October 27 and Saturday October 28th at the DoubleTree Pittsburgh International Airport. Registration is $95.00 per person, includes lunch on Friday, the Friday evening banquet meal, and Saturday lunch.   Further details are available at www.constitutionparty.org .