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Evan Hansen

Democrat · West Virginia · 2026 · Incumbent

Running for West Virginia House District 79, West Virginia

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Economic development focused on the state's strengths
  • Water quality and energy sector initiatives, including reclamation of abandoned coal mines and river restoration
  • Growing local food systems
Biography

Evan is a scientist and small business founder who started a company providing jobs for West Virginians and attracting professionals to Morgantown, per the campaign site. He has represented the district in the House of Delegates since 2018, per the campaign site.

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