Colby A. Lopez
for WV House of Delegates (District 51)
People First. Fair Economy. Clean Future.
An Independent-Democrat : I Caucus with no party.
I represent people, not political machines.
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At the 2019 March for Minden: standing with neighbors to demand environmental justice and a clean future for Fayette County.
“I believe in a West Virginia where our economy works for working people, not just the powerful. I understand that environmental stewardship shouldn't be a burden, it's an opportunity for prosperity. That’s why I support a just transition for coal workers and investment in clean, sustainable industries in our communities. I’m committed to building fair economic opportunity, responsible fiscal stewardship, and a future that protects both our families and our land.” - Colby A. Lopez
A Little About Colby A. Lopez
Colby Lopez is a working-class West Virginian raised in the New River Gorge region. As the oldest child of a Mexican immigrant father and a born-and-raised West Virginian mother, Colby understands the challenges rural families face because they’ve lived them. Today, they work full-time in retail and are running to put people first, build a fairer economy, and create a clean future for District 51 and all of West Virginia.
The Path to West Virginia's Future:
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A Fair Economy for All
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Colby is fighting for an economy that works for working people, not corporations.
That means capping price-gouging on essentials, supporting local farmers and small businesses, raising wages with cost-of-living, strengthening worker protections, and investing in rural communities that have been ignored for far too long.
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A Clean Future With a Just Transition
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Environmental stewardship is an economic opportunity and West Virginia deserves a just transition that protects coal workers. Alongside investing in mixed-energy transitions with strong support for coal workers, Colby supports expanding state parks, cleaning up toxic sites, investing in reforestation and pollinator programs, improving recycling, prioritizing public transit and modern infrastructure, and funding the Flood Resiliency Program for the first time.
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Fiscal Moderation & Responsible Government
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Colby believes in honest budgeting: no extreme surpluses, no irresponsible cuts, and no waste.
The goal is simple: fully fund essential programs, pay down debt, enforce anti-corruption measures, and ensure any future surplus supports families with children under five.
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Other Priorities
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Expand childcare, veteran aid, and housing stability.
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Reform employment laws to protect workers and strengthen unions.
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Make healthcare, prescriptions, and essentials more affordable.
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Modernize elections with expanded voter access, proportional Electoral College allocation, ballot reform, and electoral fusion.
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Strengthen civil liberties, decriminalize cannabis, and prioritize treatment over punishment.
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