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Laura Wakim Chapman

Republican · West Virginia · 2026 · Incumbent

Running for West Virginia Senate District 1, West Virginia

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Supports reducing and eventually eliminating the state income tax
  • Supports school security measures including additional law enforcement hiring and mental health professionals
  • Supports lowering prescription drug costs for seniors
Biography

Laura is a constitutional lawyer who represents clients on First and Second Amendment matters, per the campaign site. She is a graduate of Mount de Chantal and West Virginia University and lives in Wheeling, per the campaign site.

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West Virginia Senate District 1West Virginia · 2026Hancock County sample ballot

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