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West Virginia Delegate Elliott Pritt Faces Bipartisan Resignation Calls

7/23/2026

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On July 9, 2024, West Virginia state delegate Elliott Pritt was reported to police by a girl’s family, prompting bipartisan calls for his resignation.
House Speaker Roger Hanshaw said the House will not tolerate the alleged conduct and urged Pritt to resign.
The West Virginia GOP called the allegations shocking and sickening, and noted that Pritt had defended Raylee’s Law and won his 2022 seat by defeating incumbent Austin Haynes.

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On July 9, 2024, West Virginia state delegate Elliott Pritt was reported to police by a girl’s family, prompting bipartisan calls for his resignation.
House Speaker Roger Hanshaw said the House will not tolerate the alleged conduct and urged Pritt to resign.
The West Virginia GOP called the allegations shocking and sickening, and noted that Pritt had defended Raylee’s Law and won his 2022 seat by defeating incumbent Austin Haynes.