Mathew Anderson
Democratic · WV
A special education teacher with 13 years in Fayette County schools and a small business owner. He focuses on opposing data centers in Fayette County, access to clean drinking water and grocery affordability.
Where Mathew Anderson stands, based on their records
Supports
Healthcare Affordability (1 record), Public Education Quality (1 record), Public Infrastructure (1 record)
Opposes
Government Spending Reduction (1 record)
Track record
Track record — Healthcare Affordability
Healthcare Affordability · 1 support
Advocated better access to clean water and affordable health care for Fayette County residents.
March 18, 2026Supports Healthcare Affordability
Source: woay.com
Track record — Government Spending Reduction
Government Spending Reduction · 1 oppose
Advocated increased public-school funding for counselors, mental-health professionals, and behavioral-intervention specialists supporting students with high needs.
July 2, 2026Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: theintelligencer.net
Track record — Public Education Quality
Public Education Quality · 1 support
Advocated increased public-school funding for counselors, mental-health professionals, and behavioral-intervention specialists supporting students with high needs.
July 2, 2026Supports Public Education Quality
Source: theintelligencer.net
Track record — Public Infrastructure
Public Infrastructure · 1 support
Advocated better access to clean water and affordable health care for Fayette County residents.
March 18, 2026Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: woay.com
Track record — General
General · 4 records
Advocated expanding tourism into more of Fayette County by adding Oak Hill attractions, hotels, and other visitor accommodations.
March 18, 2026
Source: woay.com
Operated a small business that provided student supplies, school-staff appreciation breakfasts, and scholarships for students pursuing business degrees.
August 8, 2024
Source: wvpublic.org
Earned West Virginia Public Broadcasting's Above and Beyond Award after completing ten years as a teacher, including six years in special education.
May 1, 2024
Source: wvpublic.org
Led students in a 2023 community-service drive that donated more than 500 items to the New River Humane Society.
December 31, 2023
Source: wvpublic.org
Past race Mathew Anderson ran in:
- House of Delegates - District 50 · November 3, 2026 · Delegate District 50; West Virginia