Matthew Ferrence Discusses Rural Politics and New Amendment in West Virginia Morning
Reimagining Rural Politics, Plus A New Constitutional Amendment, This West Virginia Morning
West Virginia Public Broadcasting | Thursday, November 7, 2024
By Staff
In a recent episode of West Virginia Morning by West Virginia Public Broadcasting, Matthew Ferrence shares his journey of running against his local representative in 2020 after growing discontent with political representation. Despite his efforts and engagement with voters in his Pennsylvania district, he did not secure enough votes to win. Ferrence discusses his experiences in his book, 'I Hate It Here, Please Vote For Me: Essays On Rural Political Decay,' wherein he reflects on the challenges of rural politics. Additionally, the show covers recent election results, including the passage of a controversial constitutional amendment regarding medically assisted suicide.
