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Jb Akers

Republican · West Virginia · 2026 · Incumbent

Running for West Virginia House District 55, West Virginia

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Wants to grow the economy through workforce development and tax policy reform
  • Supports expanding energy production, including natural gas, hydrogen, and nuclear alongside coal
  • Wants to address substance abuse with proactive policies
Biography

Jb describes himself as a husband, father, business owner, and lifelong West Virginian currently serving the 55th District in the Legislature, per the campaign site.

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West Virginia House District 55West Virginia · 2026Kanawha County sample ballot

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