AFP-WV Taps Matt Gallagher as Deputy State Director to Drive External Relations, Media Strategy, & Coalition Growth

Mar 30, 2026 by AFP

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Americans for Prosperity-West Virginia (AFP-WV) has named Matt Gallagher as its Deputy State Director. Gallagher will direct external relations, media strategy, and coalition building efforts for the organization.

The hire marks a deliberate expansion of AFP-WV’s narrative driving capability, following a successful legislative session and ahead of a competitive Primary Election. The group has endorsed statehouse candidates in a host of races across the state with the goal of solidifying landmark legislative reforms, like the Hope Scholarship, while laying the foundation for more transformational policy wins to come.

AFP-WV State Director Jason Huffman released the following statement:

“AFP-WV will continue to be a key difference maker in elections across the Mountain State and putting principled policymakers in a position to continue their good work. Matt understands how to craft a clear and consistent message to the right audience at the right time helping to ensure each of our hard-fought reforms represents lasting policy change.”

Matt Gallagher laid out his vision as the new Deputy State Director for AFP-WV:

“AFP-WV has been on the forefront of the most impactful policy wins in the state over the last decade. Preserving prior reforms and continuing to enact proven solutions matters because these efforts will enrich the lives of all West Virginians. My focus is making sure we have the media presence and strong coalitions around the state to sustain our current momentum and set the stage for the future.”

Gallagher has more than 15 years of experience in external relations and public policy. He most recently served as Programs Director for the West Virginia Secretary of State’s Office, where he served as the state’s Liaison to the US Census Bureau and also led the creation of the nation’s first multi-agency One-Stop Business Center. Previously, Gallagher held staff positions with the WV House of Delegates, WV Republican Party, and completed fellowships with the Heritage Foundation and Republican National Committee.

AFP-WV will continue to be a key difference maker in elections across the Mountain State, putting principled policymakers in a position to continue their good work.