Democrats blast Delegate Jason Barrett for post-election party switch By Jason Barrett speaks on the floor of the House of Delegates. Perry Bennett/West Virginia Legislative Photography West Virginia Democratic Party leaders are criticizing Delegate Jason Barrett for his party switch. Barrett, who just won re-election last month as a Democrat, announced on Friday that he would be switching his registration to Republican. “Delegate Jason Barrett has prioritized his own political ambitions over the interests and the will of the voters of the 61st District,” stated Rod Snyder, vice chairman of the West Virginia Democratic Party. “Delegate Barrett was dishonest with his own constituents about the agenda he intends to support in Charleston. The West Virginia Democratic Party and the Berkeley County Democratic Executive Committee will begin working together immediately to find the strongest possible candidate for 2022 to provide an alternative to Delegate Barrett’s self-serving opportunism.”