Jason Armentrout

Jason Armentrout earned a high school diploma from Frankfort High School, an associate degree from Potomac State College of West Virginia University in 1994, a bachelor's degree from Shepherd University in 1996, and a graduate degree from Fairmont State University in 2011. His career experience includes working as a teacher.[1]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

My name is Jason Armentrout, and I’m a lifelong resident of West Virginia, a husband, father, educator, coach, and community leader. I believe public service is about showing up, listening to people, and working to solve problems in a practical way.

I currently serve as President of the Mineral County Democrats and have been active in community and civic organizations throughout the area. My background in education and coaching has taught me the importance of teamwork, accountability, and investing in the next generation.

I’m running for the West Virginia State Senate because I believe working families deserve leaders who understand the challenges they face every day—rising costs, struggling infrastructure, access to healthcare, support for our schools, and creating opportunities so young people can build a future here at home.

I believe in common-sense solutions, supporting workers and seniors, strengthening public education, improving roads and broadband, and growing our economy without leaving rural communities behind. I’m not running to be a career politician—I’m running because I care deeply about our communities and want to help move West Virginia forward.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Put Working Families First

I’m running to fight for the people who keep West Virginia moving—working families, seniors, teachers, small business owners, and retirees. I believe government should focus on lowering everyday costs, creating opportunity, and helping people build stable lives here at home.Bring Practical Leadership, Not Political Theater

As an educator, coach, and community leader, I believe in solving problems through hard work, honesty, and cooperation. I’m focused on commonsense solutions for roads, broadband, healthcare, education, and economic development—not division and political games.Investing in the Future of West Virginia

I want to help build a future where our children and grandchildren can stay, work, and succeed in West Virginia. That means supporting public education, strengthening infrastructure, creating good-paying jobs, and making sure rural communities are not left behind.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I will promote smart economic development and strengthening our public schools because those two issues are deeply connected to the future of West Virginia.

I believe economic development should focus on creating long-term, sustainable opportunities—not just short-term headlines. We need to invest in infrastructure, broadband, workforce development, small businesses, tourism, and industries that can grow in our region while keeping jobs here at home. Rural communities deserve the same opportunities for growth and investment as larger population centers.

As an educator and coach, I’m also passionate about strengthening public education. Strong schools build strong communities.