WV Republican Party moves to disavow Pritt after arrest; first time in state’s party history

By: Amelia Ferrell Knisely

Outlets: West Virginia Watch

Published: July 27, 2026

Words: 726

Last Updated: 1 week ago

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The executive committee of the West Virginia Republican Party is moving to disavow Del. Elliott Pritt from the party following his arrest for enticing a child and having a sexual relationship with the minor.

This is the first time in the state’s party history that members have made this type of formal move to reject a member from the party.

Tony Hodge, secretary of the West Virginia Republican Party, said the decision “expresses how …

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