Doug Skaff is NO conservative and NOT FIT to serve as Secretary of State

Opposed to Election Integrity

As a West Virginia delegate, Doug Skaff sponsored legislation allowing same day voter registration.

In 2021, Doug Skaff undermined election integrity by supporting bills that allowed for “no excuse absentee voting,” required absentee ballots be mailed to all active voters, simplified requirements for requesting emergency absentee ballots, and allowed for absentee ballot dropoff boxes.

Doug Skaff is a lifelong Democrat who is opposed to critical election integrity measures like banning unsecure drop boxes.

(HB2184, West Virginia House of Delegates, 1/22/23, By Skaff)

Supports Radical Gender Ideology

In 2021, as a West Virginia delegate, Doug Skaff voted to allow boys to play girls’ sports.

(HB3293, Passed (80-20), West Virginia House of Delegates, 4/9/21, Skaff Voted Nay)

Arrested & Convicted of Cheating

Doug Skaff was convicted of cheating a West Virginia business according to Greenbrier County Magistrate Court records.

Doug Skaff has twice been arrested: once for cheating at a casino and once for driving under the influence.

Doug Skaff was arrested for cheating at a casino. With his company, HD Media, holding a sports wagering license, the last thing we need is a secretary of state with a history of gambling-related problems.

(M13M-01415 – No Contest per Plea Agreement 10/21/2015)

Unsavory Business Practices

Building & Remodeling Warehouse, Doug Skaff’s business, has faced financial woes with more than a dozen tax liens. While some liens were satisfied, the sheer number of issues, including questions about their accuracy, brings into question Skaff’s ability to manage financial matters responsibly.

Doug Skaff’s business has raked in tens of thousands of dollars in government subsidies. Between 2020 and 2021, Building & Remodeling Warehouse received two Paycheck Protection Program loans totaling $41,000.

A Democrat Since 1996

Doug Skaff is a lifelong Democrat who recently switched to Republican in 2023, before running for secretary of state.

Doug Skaff was the Democratic House Minority Leader.

Opposed to Conservative Values

Higher Taxes

As the Democratic House Minority Leader, Doug Skaff opposed the plan to eliminate the state income tax.

Pro-Choice

In 2022, Doug Skaff defended Democrat calls for a referendum on a constitutional amendment to enshrine abortion rights in West Virginia.

Doug Skaff’s lifetime score from West Virginians for Life is only 60%.

(https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/evaluations/52599/doug-skaff-jr)

Opposed to Parents’ Rights & School Choice

Doug Skaff supports the radical left’s attempts to control public school curriculum and even opposed legislation that “allows parents, grandparents, and guardians to inspect instructional materials used in the classroom”.

Doug Skaff has voted repeatedly against school choice and charter schools.

Opposed to Our Family Values

Doug Skaff’s lifetime score is 17% from the West Virginia Family Foundation.

(https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/evaluations/52599/doug-skaff-jr)

Anti-Second Amendment

Doug Skaff’s lifetime score is 14% from the West Virginia Citizens Defense League and 67% from the NRA.

(https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/evaluations/52599/doug-skaff-jr)

Weak on Crime

Doug Skaff is weak on crime. He supported legislation that reduced prison sentences, expanded the number of individuals who can be released without bail, and opposed legislation that increased penalties for protesting.

Doug Skaff supports the legalization of marijuana.

Supports the Welfare State

Doug Skaff supports the left’s welfare state, opposing legislation that increased drug screening requirements for welfare assistance.

Mandated COVID Vaccines

Doug Skaff authored an op-ed in defense of Covid vaccinations and noted as the president of HD media that he led the company in imposing a vaccine mandate on its employees.

Stands with the Biden Administration

On social media, Doug Skaff promoted content stating “congratulations to @KamalaHarris in becoming the first female Vice President-Elect…”