WV Republican House candidate under fire for comments about Black women, Muslims

By: Amelia Ferrell Knisely

Outlets: West Virginia Watch

Published: September 21, 2026

Words: 1,515

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 3 days ago

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Republican candidate Chris Clagett, who is running in Berkeley County for a seat in the West Virginia House of Delegates, posted several racist posts on social media that targeted Black women and Muslims.

Clagett is on the ballot in the 91st District in the upcoming November election. The district has seen a string of controversies involving its Republican House candidates, including a candidate arrested after making terrorist …

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