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Huntington’s CBS affiliate reports:
A former West Virginia delegate who served prison time in connection to his role in the Jan. 6 riot at the United States Capitol Building two years ago officially announced his bid for Congress. Former Delegate Derrick Evans said in a press release that he plans to run in the Republican primary against incumbent Rep. Carol Miller.
“I knew I was put on this Earth to serve the people of West Virginia,” said Evans. “One month ago I came to you with my story. I launched an exploratory committee for Congress. I’m thrilled to say, I, Derrick Evans, am running for a seat in the United States House of Representatives.
From his press release:
Today – January 6th – is a day to celebrate. But for me, that hasn’t always been the case. Just last year, it was a personal day of reflection, thinking about my fellow J6er’s and the miscarriage of Justice at the hands of our government.
Fear over my pending prison sentence. Scared to miss precious time with my family. But despite that uncertainty, my resolve never waned.
I knew I was put on this Earth to serve the people of West Virginia. One month ago I came to you with my story. I launched an exploratory committee for Congress.
I’m thrilled to say, I, Derrick Evans, am running for a seat in the United States House of Representatives.
It’s easy to argue that our lives are really just the outcome of one decision after another compounded upon each other.
We make so many decisions on a daily basis. But once in a while, in rare circumstances, something happens. Our blood pressure rises – pulse quickens. It’s now or never: fight or flight?
Two years ago today I boarded a passenger bus to Washington DC. The goal? Protect our democracy. If you told me what would happen next, I never would have believed you.
I was inside the Capitol for 10 minutes. I spoke with a Capitol police officer and thanked him for his service. I was nowhere near the Senate chambers.
I was nowhere near the chaos. The moments that followed, changed my life and shaped me into the man that I am today.
Evans was arrested only days after his swearing-in as a state rep. He last appeared on JMG when he release a “sorry, not sorry” memoir while still behind bars.
Ex-West Virginia delegate convicted in Jan. 6 riot announces official bid for Congress https://t.co/NF3NBDcPEf
— WBOY 12News (@WBOY12News) January 6, 2023