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2026 West Virginia House of Delegates election

The 2026 West Virginia House of Delegates election will be held on November 3, 2026, alongside the other 2026 United States elections. Primary elections took place on May 12, 2026. Voters will elect all 100 members of the West Virginia House of Delegates to serve a two-year term.


The 2026 West Virginia House of Delegates election will be held on November 3, 2026, alongside the other 2026 United States elections. Primary elections took place on May 12, 2026. Voters will elect all 100 members of the West Virginia House of Delegates to serve a two-year term.

As of December 15, 2025, there were 123 active candidacies for the 2026 state house election. Candidate filing for office ended on January 31, 2026, with Republicans running in 94 districts and Democrats running in 86.

This election will take place alongside races for U.S. Senate, U.S. House, state senate, and numerous other state and local elections.

  • District 5: Shawn Fluharty is running for state senate.

  • District 80: John Williams is running for state senate.

  • District 4: Bill Flanigan was elected justice of the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia.

  • District 11: Bob Fehrenbacher ran for state senate.

  • District 21: Jarred Cannon

  • District 27: Michael Amos

  • District 34: Mark Dean

  • District 35: Adam Vance ran for state senate.

  • District 39: Doug Smith

  • District 67: Elias Coop-Gonzalez is retiring to serve in the military.

  • District 70: Mickey Petitto is running for a seat on the Harrison County Commission.

  • District 73: Bryan Smith

  • District 85: John Paul Hott

  • District 86: Bryan Ward

  • District 91: Ian Masters

  • District 96: Lisa White

  • District 2: Mark Zatezalo lost renomination to Tony Viola.

  • District 6: Jeffrey Stephens lost renomination to Don Dewitt.

  • District 8: Bill Bell lost renomination to Steven L. Smith.

  • District 9: Betsy Kelly lost renomination to Kerry G. Murphy.

  • District 12: Vernon Criss lost renomination to Charles D. Hartzog.

  • District 13: Scot Heckert lost renomination to Melissa McCrady.

  • District 33: Jordan Bridges lost renomination to Chris Tipton.

  • District 48: Gregory Watt lost renomination to Mackenzie Holdren.

  • District 49: Stanley Adkins lost renomination to Newt McCutcheon.

  • District 51: Marshall Clay lost renomination to Cy Persinger.

  • District 10: Bill Anderson is trailing Justin Beanard by five votes with all precincts fully reporting.

  • District 22: Daniel Linville is trailing Aaron Holley by two votes with all precincts fully reporting.

  • District 69: Keith Marple is trailing Danny Hamrick by forty-two votes with all precincts fully reporting.

  • District 71: Laura Kimble is trailing Tim McNeely by four votes with all precincts fully reporting.

  • District 74: Guy Ward is leading Scott Crouch by seventeen votes with all precincts fully reporting.

SourceRankingAs of
Sabato's Crystal BallSafe RJanuary 22, 2026
State NavigateSafe RFebruary 10, 2026
DistrictIncumbentLast ResultState NavigateFebruary 10, 2026
Shawn Fluharty (retiring)57.28% DLean R (flip)
Patrick Lucas57.13% RLikely R
Michael D. Amos63.91% RLean R
Bill Roop57.11% RLikely R
JB Akers59.75% RLikely R
Mickey Petitto (retiring)56.16% RLikely R
Phil Mallow55.66% RLikely R
Rick Garcia50.97% DLean D
Geno Chiarelli55.68% RLikely R
Dave McCormick53.94% RTilt R
Chris Anders54.16% RLikely R
Wayne Clark57.97% RLikely R
Bill Ridenour53.38% RLean R

This is a list of delegate seats that were won both by Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and a Democratic delegate nominee in the 2024 general election:

DistrictDelegateResidenceDelegatevotePresidentialvote
5thShawn FluhartyWheelingD+14.6R+12.5
56thKayla YoungSouth CharlestonD+3.8R+10.4
76thRick GarciaFairmontD+1.9R+18.9

According to §3-10-5 of West Virginia Code, vacancies in the House of Delegates are filled through appointment by the Governor of one of three candidates chosen by the executive committee of the outgoing member's party. Below is a list of appointments made during the 86th Legislature.

DistrictIncumbentPartyAppointeeRef.
89thDarren Thorne2022RepDavid CannonJanuary 13, 2025
91stJoseph de Soto (elect)2024RepIan MastersJanuary 23, 2025
8thDavid Kelly2018RepBill BellJuly 7, 2025
48thTom Clark2024 (appointed)RepGregory WattOctober 3, 2025

Primary results below are unofficial, and reflect how they appeared on the West Virginia Secretary of State's Web site on the evening of May 13, 2026, with all counties fully reported. Particularly close races may be subject to recounts.

The following candidates did not see any competition in the Republican primary election:

The following districts did not see any candidate qualify for the Republican primary election:

On February 28, 2026, District 94 delegate Larry Kump, the only candidate running for that seat's nomination, died after the primary filing deadline. Governor Patrick Morrisey appointed Donald Bennett to fill the seat, he will appear on the general election ballot as the Republican nominee.

The following candidates did not see any competition in the Democratic primary election:

The following districts did not see any candidate qualify for the Democratic primary election:

Column 1Column 2Column 3Column 4Column 5Column 6Column 7Column 8Column 9
Nominee

Pat McGeehan(presumptive)

Quincy Wilson(presumptive)

Party

Republican

Democratic | | | | Pat McGeehan(presumptive) | Quincy Wilson(presumptive) | | Republican | Democratic | | | | | | | | | | | | Pat McGeehan(presumptive) | Quincy Wilson(presumptive) | | | | | | | | | Republican | Democratic | | | | | | | | | Incumbent Delegate Pat McGeehan Republican | Incumbent Delegate Pat McGeehan Republican | | | | | | | | | Incumbent Delegate Pat McGeehan Republican | | | | | | | | |

The first House district is located within the state's Northern Panhandle, representing portions of the counties of Hancock and Brooke. Communities within the district include much of eastern Weirton, along with Chester, New Cumberland, and Newell.

The incumbent for this seat is Pat McGeehan, a Republican, first elected in 2008. He was re-elected in 2024 unopposed, and is running for re-election. Republican nominee Donald Trump won this district with 76.0 percent of the vote at the 2024 presidential election.

  • Pat McGeehan, incumbent delegate and majority leader (2025–present)
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican
  • Quincy Wilson, college football coach and former running back
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic
Column 1Column 2Column 3Column 4Column 5Column 6Column 7Column 8Column 9
Nominee

TBD

Daniel Joseph Day(presumptive)

Party

Republican

Democratic | | | | TBD | Daniel Joseph Day(presumptive) | | Republican | Democratic | | | | | | | | | | | | TBD | Daniel Joseph Day(presumptive) | | | | | | | | | Republican | Democratic | | | | | | | | | Incumbent Delegate Mark Zatezalo Republican | Incumbent Delegate Mark Zatezalo Republican | | | | | | | | | Incumbent Delegate Mark Zatezalo Republican | | | | | | | | |

The second House district is based in the city of Weirton, located within the state's Northern Panhandle. Represented by the district are portions of the counties of Hancock and Brooke.

The incumbent for this seat is Mark Zatezalo, a Republican, first elected in 2014. He was re-elected in 2024 with 68.2 percent of the vote and is running for re-election. Republican nominee Donald Trump won this district with 68.5 percent of the vote at the 2024 presidential election.

  • Mark Zatezalo, incumbent delegate
  • Anthony Joseph Viola II, businessman
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican
Republican
  • Daniel Joseph Day

  • Olivia Dowler, nominee for this district in 2024

PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic
Column 1Column 2Column 3Column 4Column 5Column 6Column 7Column 8Column 9
Nominee

Jimmy Willis (presumptive)

Mike Robinson(presumptive)

Party

Republican

Democratic | | | | Jimmy Willis (presumptive) | Mike Robinson(presumptive) | | Republican | Democratic | | | | | | | | | | | | Jimmy Willis (presumptive) | Mike Robinson(presumptive) | | | | | | | | | Republican | Democratic | | | | | | | | | Incumbent Delegate Jimmy Willis Republican | Incumbent Delegate Jimmy Willis Republican | | | | | | | | | Incumbent Delegate Jimmy Willis Republican | | | | | | | | |

The third House district is located within the state's Northern Panhandle. Represented by the district are portions of the counties of Brooke and Ohio. The largest municipality in the district is Follansbee, other communities within the include Hooverson Heights, Wellsburg, and West Liberty.

The incumbent for this seat is Jimmy Willis, a Republican, first elected in 2022. He was re-elected in 2024 with 68.8 percent of the vote and is running for re-election. Republican nominee Donald Trump won this district with 70.9 percent of the vote at the 2024 presidential election.

  • Jimmy Willis
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican
  • Mike Robinson
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic
  • David Cantrell, Democratic nominee for this district in 2024
Column 1Column 2Column 3Column 4Column 5Column 6Column 7Column 8Column 9
Nominee

TBD

Joe Jividen(presumptive)

Party

Republican

Democratic | | | | TBD | Joe Jividen(presumptive) | | Republican | Democratic | | | | | | | | | | | | TBD | Joe Jividen(presumptive) | | | | | | | | | Republican | Democratic | | | | | | | | | Incumbent Delegate Bill Flanigan Republican | Incumbent Delegate Bill Flanigan Republican | | | | | | | | | Incumbent Delegate Bill Flanigan Republican | | | | | | | | |

The fourth House district is located within the state's Northern Panhandle, representing a portion of Ohio County. It contains much of eastern Wheeling, and also contains the city of Bethlehem.

The incumbent for this seat is Bill Flanigan, a Republican, first elected in 2024 after unseating a Republican incumbent. He had previously represented the 51st district in 2016. Flanigan is retiring. Republican nominee Donald Trump won this district with 65.7 percent of the vote at the 2024 presidential election.

  • Derek Ennis

  • Dolph Santorine

  • Bill Flanigan, incumbent delegate (running for Supreme Court of Appeals)

PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican
Republican
  • Joe Jividen
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic
Column 1Column 2Column 3Column 4Column 5Column 6Column 7Column 8Column 9
Nominee

Karen Shuler Stakem(presumptive)

TBD

Party

Democratic

Republican | | | | Karen Shuler Stakem(presumptive) | TBD | | Democratic | Republican | | | | | | | | | | | | Karen Shuler Stakem(presumptive) | TBD | | | | | | | | | Democratic | Republican | | | | | | | | | Incumbent Delegate Shawn Fluharty Democratic | Incumbent Delegate Shawn Fluharty Democratic | | | | | | | | | Incumbent Delegate Shawn Fluharty Democratic | | | | | | | | |

The fifth House district is based in the city of Wheeling within the state's Northern Panhandle, representing a portion of Ohio County.

The incumbent for this seat is minority whip Shawn Fluharty, a Democrat, first elected in 2014. He was re-elected in 2024 with 57.2 percent of the vote and is retiring. Republican nominee Donald Trump won this district with 55.2 percent of the vote at the 2024 presidential election.

PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic
  • Elgine Heceta McArdle
  • Beth Hinebaugh
  • Riley Watkins
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican
Republican
Republican

Republican Jeffrey Stephens was re-elected in 2024 with 56.12 percent of the vote. He is seeking re-election.

  • Jeffrey Stephens, incumbent delegate since 2023

  • Don DeWitt

  • Cody Morgan Cumpston, nominee for this district in 2024

Republican Charles Sheedy was re-elected in 2024 with 67.76 percent of the vote. He is seeking re-election.

  • Charles Sheedy, incumbent delegate since 2022

  • Devon Tennant, Democratic nominee for this district in 2024

  • Sarah Reggi

Republican David Kelly was re-elected in 2024 unopposed. He resigned from the House on June 15, 2025, and Bill Bell was appointed to take his place. Bell is seeking re-election.

  • Timothy Bassett

  • Bill Bell, incumbent delegate since 2025

  • Dave Shelton, candidate for this seat in 2024 and 2022

  • Betsy J. Kelly

  • Scott McGraw

  • Kerry G. Murphy

  • Steve Thomas

  • Bill Anderson

  • Justin Beanard

  • Christopher Jones

Republican Bob Fehrenbacher was re-elected in 2024 unopposed.

  • Jeffrey Sandy, former sheriff of Wood County and former West Virginia Homeland Security Secretary

  • Andrew Borkowski

  • Daniel Miller

Republican Vernon Criss was re-elected in 2024 unopposed. He is seeking re-election.

  • Vernon Criss, incumbent delegate since 2016

  • Charles D. Hartzog

  • Dennis V. Rempel

Republican Scot Heckert was re-elected in 2024 unopposed. He is seeking re-election.

  • Scot Heckert, incumbent delegate since 2022

  • Marley Umensetter

Republican Dave Foggin was re-elected in 2024 with 76.52 percent of the vote.

  • Dave Foggin, incumbent
  • Angela Adams
  • Andrew Daniel

Republican Erica Moore was re-elected in 2024 with 82.04 percent of the vote. She is seeking re-election.

  • Erica Moore, incumbent delegate since 2023

  • Brandi Hall

  • Joe Parsons, incumbent delegate since 2024

  • Jason M. Barr

Republican Jonathan Pinson was re-elected in 2024 unopposed.

  • Jonathan Pinson, incumbent

  • Scott Cadle

  • Stacey Ann Eddy

  • Kat Weiland

Republican Jim Butler was re-elected in 2024 with 71.71 percent of the vote. He is seeking re-election.

  • Jim Butler, incumbent delegate since 2022

  • Jonathan Hersman

Republican Kathie Hess Crouse was re-elected in 2024 unopposed. She is seeking re-election.

  • Kathie Hess Crouse, incumbent delegate since 2021

  • Nolan Rose

Republican Sarah Drennan was elected in 2024 with 71.63% percent of the vote. She is seeking re-election.

  • Sarah Drennan, incumbent delegate since 2024

  • Tonya Patrick Shuler

Republican Jarred Cannon was re-elected in 2024 with 68.99 percent of the vote.

  • Carl Dean Caldwell II

  • Michael Kidd

  • Michael G. Mosteller, nominee for this district in 2024

Republican Daniel Linville was re-elected in 2024 unopposed, but he was challenged in that year's Republican primary, winning 51 percent of the vote against Aaron Holley, a 46-vote margin. He is seeking re-election.

  • Daniel Linville, incumbent delegate since 2018
  • Aaron Holley, primary candidate for this district in 2024

Republican Daniel Linville was re-elected in 2024 with 75.55 percent of the vote. He is seeking re-election.

  • Evan Worrell, incumbent delegate since 2018

Republican Patrick Lucas was re-elected in 2024 with 57.13 percent of the vote. He is seeking re-election.

  • Patrick Lucas, incumbent delegate since 2022

  • Steve Williams, former mayor of Huntington (2013–2025) and nominee for Governor in 2024

Democrat Sean Hornbuckle was re-elected in 2024 with 74.35 percent of the vote. He is seeking re-election.

  • Sean Hornbuckle, incumbent delegate since 2014, minority leader since 2023

Republican Daniel Linville was re-elected in 2024 unopposed. He is seeking re-election.

  • Matthew Rohrbach, incumbent delegate since 2014

  • Andrew Garrett Lowry

  • Bryan Keith Adams

Republican Michael Amos was elected in 2024 with 63.91 percent of the vote.

  • William Caudill

  • Tyler Bowen

  • Gordon Ramey II

  • Ric Griffith

Republican Ryan Browning was re-elected in 2024 with 98.16 percent of the vote. He is seeking re-election.

  • Ryan Browning, incumbent delegate since 2024

  • Mark Allen Caserta

  • Brooke Smith

Republican Henry Dillon was re-elected in 2024 with 60.78 percent of the vote. He is seeking re-election.

  • Henry Dillon, incumbent delegate since 2022

  • Wendy Coleman

Republican Jeff Eldridge was elected in 2024 with 72.22 percent of the vote after defeating incumbent delegate David Adkins in the Republican primary.

  • Jeff Elbridge, incumbent

  • David "Flimsy" Adkins

  • Ryan Cledith Elkins

  • Margitta Mazzocchi

  • George C. Barker

  • Derrick Pearson

  • Josh Holstein

  • Jennifer Allyn Bias Bryant

  • Jordan Bridges

  • Chris Tipton

  • Brittany Feury

Republican Mark Dean was re-elected in 2024 unopposed.

  • Braydan Goff

  • James "Tige" Harless

  • Barry C. Marcum

  • John W. White

  • Mark Dean, incumbent delegate since 2016

  • Tara "BabyT" Sexton

Republican Adam Vance was re-elected in 2024 unopposed.

  • Gregory A. Bishop, former prosecuting attorney of Wyoming County

  • John Howard Morgan

  • Adam Vance, incumbent delegate since 2022

  • Rachel Hawkins-Church

Republican David Green was re-elected in 2024 with 74.09 percent of the vote. He is seeking re-election.

  • David Green, incumbent delegate since 2024

  • S.P. "Pat" McKinney

  • Katelynn Marie Jordan

Republican Marty Gearheart was 73.85 re-elected in 2024 with percent of the vote.

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  • Marty Gearheart

  • Treyvon Shaun Simmons

Republican Joe Ellington was re-elected in 2024 with 75.23 percent of the vote. He is seeking re-election.

  • Joe Ellington, incumbent delegate since 2010

  • Randa D. Faulkner

Republican Doug Smith was re-elected in 2024 with 81.22 percent of the vote.

  • Thurman Dickerson

  • Carla Oakley

  • Samuel Lusk

  • Doug Smith, incumbent delegate since 2020

  • Brianna A. Pearcy

  • Neal Vestal

Republican Roy Cooper was re-elected in 2024 with 72.79 percent of the vote. He is seeking re-election.

  • Roy Cooper, incumbent delegate since 2013

  • Jon Fain

  • Travis G. Waldron

  • Jennifer Gilkerson

Republican Jordan Maynor was re-elected in 2024 with 79.01 percent of the vote. He is seeking re-election.

  • Jordan Maynor, incumbent delegate since 2021

  • Adrian B. Carag

  • Curtis Shaver

Republican delegate Brandon Steele, who was re-elected in 2024, announced his resignation effective December 18, 2025, and is not seeking re-election in 2026. On January 13, 2026, governor Patrick Morrisey announced the appointment of Beckley pastor John K. Jordan to serve the remainder of Steele's term. On January 14, 2026, Delegate Jordan filed to run for the seat in the 2026 election.

  • John K. Jordan, incumbent delegate since 2026
  • Richard D. Jones, judge

Republican Chris Toney was re-elected in 2024 unopposed. He is seeking re-election.

  • Chris Toney, incumbent delegate since 2018

Republican Bill Roop was re-elected in 2024 with 57.11 percent of the vote. He is seeking re-election.

  • Bill Roop, incumbent delegate since 2024

  • Bobbie Hylton

  • Christina Baisden

  • Tristin Kinningham

  • Gabriel Covington, write-in candidate for state treasurer in 2024

Republican Eric Brooks was re-elected in 2024 unopposed. He is seeking re-election.

  • Eric Brooks, incumbent delegate since 2022

  • Joseph Golden

Republican Jeff Campbell was re-elected in 2024 with 71.13 percent of the vote. He is seeking re-election.

  • Jeff Campbell, incumbent delegate since 2023

  • Mark Alan Robinson

  • Sarah Umberger

Republican Ray Canterbury was elected in 2024 with 71.42 percent of the vote.

  • Ray Canterbury, incumbent delegate

  • Mark E. Phipps Jr

  • Sarah Morris

  • Maria Jenkins

Republican Gregory Watt was appointed to this seat on October 3, 2025. Watt succeeded resigning Republican incumbent Tom Clark, who was re-elected in 2024 with 75.44 percent of the vote. Watt is running for re-election.

  • Gregory Watt, incumbent delegate since 2025

  • Mackenzie Holdren

  • Jourdan Dietz

  • Stanley S. Adkins

  • Byron Tucker Jr

Republican Elliott Pritt was re-elected in 2024 with 66.42 percent of the vote. He is seeking re-election.

  • Elliott Pritt, incumbent delegate since 2022

  • Christopher Marcus Ratliff

  • William Thomas Louisos II

  • Mathew Travis Anderson, elementary school teacher

Republican Marshall Clay was elected in 2024 with 67.08 percent of the vote. He is seeking re-election.

  • Marshall Clay, incumbent delegate since 2024

  • Dan Hill

  • Cy Persinger

  • Colby Alexander Lopez

Republican Tresa Howell was elected in 2024 with 60.28 percent of the vote. She is seeking re-election.

  • Tresa Howell, incumbent delegate since 2024

  • Seth Adkins

  • Joyce Brown

  • Michelle Harper

  • Michael Sigmon

Republican Tristan Leavitt was elected in 2024 with 59.89 percent of the vote.

  • Tristan Leavitt, incumbent delegate

  • Terry Joe Burns

  • Keena Mullins

  • Howard Mize

Democrat Mike Pushkin was elected in 2024 with 74.89 percent of the vote.

  • Julien Aklei

  • Mike Pushkin, incumbent delegate

  • Tara Nicole Martinez (NPA)

Republican JB Akers was re-elected in 2024 with 59.75 percent of the vote. He is seeking re-election.

  • JB Akers, incumbent delegate since 2024

  • Aaron Crank

  • Anthony Dasaro

  • Kayla Young, incumbent delegate since 2020

Democrat Hollis Lewis was elected in 2024 with 54.93 percent of the vote. He is seeking re-election.

  • Hollis Lewis, incumbent delegate since 2023

Republican Walter Hall was re-elected in 2024 unopposed. He is seeking re-election.

  • Walter Hall, incumbent delegate since 2022

  • Marisa Jackson

  • Alaina Schwechler

  • Susan Diane Morgan

Republican Andy Shamblin was re-elected in 2024 unopposed. He is seeking re-election.

  • Andy Shamblin, incumbent delegate since 2022

  • Howard "Cookie" Claytor III

Republican Dana Ferrell was re-elected in 2024 unopposed. She is seeking re-election.

  • Dana Ferrell, incumbent delegate since 2020

  • Christina Knapp

  • Lynette Keen Shaw

  • Christopher Balladares

Republican Dean Jeffries was re-elected in 2024 unopposed. He is seeking re-election.

  • Dean Jeffries, incumbent delegate since 2018

  • Lewis A. Taylor, nominee for the 40th delegate district in 2016

  • Dorothy Burcham

  • Shane Woodrum

  • Sue Crawford

  • Dorothy Elizabeth Sayre Burcham

Republican Roger Hanshaw was re-elected in 2024 unopposed.

  • Roger Hanshaw, incumbent

  • Samantha Tanner-Lester

Republican Lori Dittman was re-elected in 2024 unopposed. She is seeking re-election.

  • Lori Dittman, incumbent delegate since 2022

  • Wesley Andrew Self

  • Kevin Westley Carpenter

  • Betsy Coulter

Republican Adam Burkhammer was re-elected in 2024 unopposed. He is seeking re-election.

  • Adam Burkhammer, incumbent delegate since 2020

  • Carl "Robbie" Martin

  • Mira Tanner-Hughes

Republican Jonathan Kyle was elected in 2024 with 70.26 percent of the vote. He is seeking re-election.

  • Jonathan Kyle, incumbent delegate since 2024

  • Danielle Marie Dougherty

Republican Elias Coop-Gonzalez was re-elected in 2024 with 54.54 percent of the vote.

  • Les Mallow

  • Mandy Weirich, nominee for SD 11 in 2024

Republican Chris Phillips was re-elected in 2024 unopposed. He is seeking re-election.

  • Chris Phillips, incumbent delegate since 2019
  • David Critchfield
  • Tyler S. Williams

Republican Keith Marple was re-elected in 2024 unopposed.

  • Keith Marple, incumbent

  • Andrew Byron Yost

  • Danny Hamrick

  • Lou Assaro

  • Jocelyn Blackwell

Republican Mickey Petitto was re-elected in 2024 with 56.16 percent of the vote. She is seeking re-election.

  • Salvatore M. Bombardiere

  • Paul J. Howe III

  • Mickey Petitto, incumbent delegate since 2022

  • Jackson Howe

  • Shannon Welsh, nominee for this district in 2024

  • Joseph Rock Romano

Republican Laura Kimble was re-elected in 2024 unopposed.

  • Laura Kimble, incumbent

  • Timothy McNeely

  • Robert "Rob" Garcia

  • Clay Riley, incumbent

  • Megan M. Krajewski

Republican Bryan Smith was re-elected in 2024 unopposed. He is seeking re-election.

  • Rob Gallo

  • Frank Strum

  • Bryan Smith

  • Kathleen Anne "Kit" Ford

Republican Mike DeVault was re-elected in 2024 with 72.05 percent of the vote. Former delegate Guy Ward is seeking to regain this seat after losing it to DeVault at the Republican primary in 2022.

  • Guy Ward, this district's delegate from 2020 to 2022

  • Jonathan Woertz

  • Matthew Offutt

  • Scott Crouch

  • Caleb Allen Lee

  • Frankie Delapas

Republican Phil Mallow was re-elected in 2024 with 55.66 percent of the vote. He is running for re-election.

  • Phil Mallow, incumbent delegate since 2020

  • Linda Longstreth

  • Josh Roark

  • Daynon W. Foster

Democrat Rick Garcia was elected in 2024 with 50.97 percent of the vote.

  • Jon Dodds, nominee for this district in 2024 and 2022

  • Rick Garcia

Republican Joe Statler was re-elected in 2024 unopposed. He is seeking re-election.

  • Joe Statler, incumbent delegate since 2020

  • Patricia Andrea Bunner

Republican Geno Chiarelli was re-elected in 2024 with 55.68 percent of the vote. He is seeking re-election.

  • Geno Chiarelli, incumbent delegate since 2022

  • Cohen Scott Terneus

  • Sawyer Dennison

  • Michael Wendell

  • Evan Hansen, incumbent

Democrat John Williams was re-elected in 2024 with 58.76 percent of the vote.

  • Olivia Hope Miller
  • Kirsten Nelson

Democrat Anitra Hamilton was re-elected in 2024 unopposed. She is seeking re-election.

  • Anitra Hamilton, incumbent delegate since 2023

Republican Dave McCormick was elected in 2024 with 53.94 percent of the vote. He is seeking re-election.

  • Dave McCormick, incumbent delegate since 2024

  • Thomas Ramsey

  • Eddie Wagoner

Republican George Street was re-elected in 2024 unopposed. He is seeking re-election.

  • George Street, incumbent delegate since 2022

Republican D. Rolland Jennings was re-elected in 2024 unopposed.

  • D. R. "Buck" Jennings

  • Colin Savage

Republican John Paul Hott was re-elected in 2024 unopposed.

  • Alex Dean Bosley

  • Jerry Ours

  • Bruce A. Kolsun

  • John Paul Hott, incumbent delegate since 2018

  • Deborah K. Stiles

Republican Bryan Ward was re-elected in 2024 unopposed. He is seeking re-election.

  • Steven Schetrom

  • Bryan Ward, incumbent delegate since 2022

  • Betsy Orndoff-Sayers

Republican Gary Howell was re-elected in 2024 unopposed. He is seeking re-election.

  • Gary Howell, incumbent delegate since 2010

  • Charles "Dutch" Staggs

  • Rebecca Holler

  • Jason Andrew Armentrout, independent candidate for Senate District 15 in 2018

  • Rick Hillenbrand

  • Dorothy L. Kengla

  • David Cannon

  • John R. Zupan

Republican George Miller was re-elected in 2024 unopposed.

  • Daniel Bryan Caldwell

  • David Jones

  • Kevin T. McLaughlin

  • George Miller

  • Ashley Braner

  • Joshua Nuckolls

Republican Ian Masters was appointed to this seat on January 23, 2025, to succeed delegate-elect Joseph de Soto, who was elected as a Republican in 2024 with 76.26 percent of the vote.

  • Christopher D. Clagett
  • David Michaels

Republican Michael Hite was re-elected in 2024 unopposed. He is seeking re-election.

  • Michael Hite, incumbent delegate since 2022

  • Brad Noll

Republican Michael Hornby was re-elected in 2024 unopposed. He is seeking re-election.

  • Michael Hornby, incumbent delegate since 2022

Republican Larry Kump was re-elected in 2024 unopposed. He initially filed for re-election but died on March 1, 2026.

  • Elizabeth Sanchez

Republican Chuck Horst was re-elected in 2024 with 67.38 percent of the vote.

  • Chuck Horst, incumbent

  • Kara Merill Waldeck

Republican Lisa White was elected in 2024 with 71.05 percent of the vote. She is seeking re-election.

  • Katie Rose

  • Lisa White, incumbent delegate since 2024

  • Lisa Cathro

  • S. Chris Sanders

  • Lucia Valentine

Republican Joe Funkhouser was re-elected in 2024 with 65.99 percent of the vote. He is seeking re-election.

  • Joe Funkhouser, incumbent delegate since 2024

  • Marta Maria Beck

Republican Wayne Clark was re-elected in 2024 with 57.97 percent of the vote. He is seeking re-election.

  • Wayne Clark, incumbent delegate since 2020

  • Robert Fluharty

  • Regina Dyer

  • Robert M. Vincent

  • William Ridenour

  • Jenny Thacker

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