Matt Detch

Matt Detch is an American congressional candidate currently running for the U.S. House of Representatives for West Virginia's 3rd congressional district. He is a member of the Democratic Party.
Early life
Detch was born Matthew Paul Detch on July 28, 1984. He is the son of attorney, Paul S. Detch and civil servant for St. Louis county, Pat Detch. He has one older sister, Kristi, and one younger sister, singer songwriter Barbara "Boo" Detch. He spent his early educational years at Lewisburg Elementary School and Parkway West Middle School before attending Parkway West High School. Detch was a member of the Marching band, Improvisational theatre, Speech & debate, and DECA.
After obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Criminology from Missouri State University, Detch joined the United States Secret Service in April, 2008, where he served under Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama. He left in September, 2012 to pursue a Master of Arts in International Criminology from the University of Greenwich in London, England.
Detch currently manages a small business in his hometown of Lewisburg, West Virginia.
U.S. House of Representatives
2016
Detch filed for candidacy for the U.S. Representative for West Virginia's 3rd congressional district on January 21, 2016. He will be running against Republican Evan Jenkins who defeated Democrat Nick Rahall in 2015.
Political positions
“We are not a red state… nor a blue state… simply a great state.” - Matt Detch
Jobs and the economy
Detch aims to develop world-class infrastructure for West Virginia. He supports the state's coal industry but with the caveat that workers are treated fairly, mine safety standards are upheld, and environmental impact is minimized. However, he believes West Virginia needs to plan for a future that is not as reliant on coal. His plan to achieve this focuses on infrastructure development to not only create jobs in construction, but to serve as a vital resource for other new and growing businesses.
Transport infrastructure
Detch plans to secure funding to expedite and complete major transport projects and further encourage new transportation development throughout the state. He sees these projects as necessary to promote small businesses and quickly transport goods into and out of the region.
Communication
Detch will make it a priority to improve West Virginia's internet access after acknowledging that the state's current speeds are slower than Bulgaria and Romania.
Another priority for Detch is to secure funding to develop West Virginia’s mobile technology infrastructure. His aim is to provide reliable coverage across the state to improve safety for both residents and visitors, and upgrade business connectivity.

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