Today, we have a number of challenges to meet: the Education of our children, the contraction of our Economy, and the cultivation of our Energy resources. These challenges are also opportunities to provide a better future for our children; create more jobs; and lead the nation not only in the production of coal and natural gas, but the development of alternative energies. I believe in my heart that the people of West Virginia have the know-how and work ethic to meet these challenges and realize our opportunities. That’s why I decided to come back to my hometown of Charleston, West Virginia to serve the people of Kanawha County and make a difference in the lives of all West Virginians. Therefore, I ask for your support in my campaign for the 8th District State Senate seat here in Kanawha County.
Thank you,

05.03.10 Richard Lindsay received $0 from special interests; the incumbent Erik Wells $14,000.00
Richard Lindsay, Democratic candidate for the 8th District State Senate has to date raised $15,105.19 for his campaign. According to Lindsay "all the money I’ve been grateful to receive comes from individual contributions; and none of it from special interests. However, the incumbent Erik Wells received a little over $14,000.00 from special interests; a full two-thirds of the total he has raised thus far."
04.29.10 A New Voice VS. More of the Same
04.29.10 "Senator Erik Wells and Richie Robb; the same ol’ politics"
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