Brit Aguirre
WV-01 Democratic nominee?
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MAY 13, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleMassage therapist
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
LocationWest Virginia
BackgroundMassage therapist
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EducationMarshall University
Notable personal detailsBritta “Brit” Aguirre is a West Virginia Democrat who ran for the U.S. House in West Virginia’s 1st Congressional District in the 2026 cycle. She is from Logan County and has described her work as a trauma-informed healer and community wellness advocate, including founding a wellness business. Her principal campaign committee was registered with the FEC as “BRIT FOR WV.”
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports pro-worker economic policies, public investment in jobs and infrastructure, and actions to limit corporate influence in politics. Favors measures to protect workers’ pay and attract economic investment to rural West Virginia while funding infrastructure through targeted recovery proposals.
Healthcare
The candidate supports ensuring quality, affordable healthcare for all West Virginians and calls for expanded access to mental health and substance-use treatment, increased funding for recovery services, and community clinics. The platform emphasizes accessible care regardless of zip code or ability to pay. No explicit endorsement of single-payer or Medicare for All was found in the cited materials.
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Immigration & Border
The candidate opposes aggressive actions by Immigration and Customs Enforcement and supports organizing and protest against perceived overreach; campaign materials emphasize humane, people-first governance though they do not lay out detailed federal immigration legislation. The record shows public engagement in protests and criticism of enforcement practices rather than calls for stricter border militarization or mass deportation.
Climate & Energy
The candidate’s campaign emphasizes protecting clean water, healthy communities, and jobs in coal country but does not present detailed climate or energy policy proposals on the campaign issues page. Public materials highlight support for economic investment and community health while criticizing corporate influence, without explicit commitments on emissions targets, fossil fuel phase-out, or specific clean energy legislation.
Endorsements
Endorsers of Brit Aguirre for WV-01 Democratic nominee?
Bernie Sanders
Public figure
Bernie Sanders endorsed Brit Aguirre as part of his 2026 slate of progressive candidates.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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