Chris Claypole (Democrat), Toby Heaney (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for West Virginia Senate District 2. The Legislature's member roster marks no incumbent seeking this seat. Party nominees were chosen at the May 12, 2026 primary, per the West Virginia Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate list. West Virginia's 17 senatorial districts each elect two senators on staggered terms; only one seat per district is up in the regular 2026 cycle.
Chris Claypole (Democrat)
Chris was born and raised in Monongalia County and now lives in Mannington in Marion County, per the campaign site. He splits his time between work in commissioned sales and management and work in the behavioral and mental health field, per the campaign site.
Priorities: Supports updating the school funding formula and setting standards for private, charter, and homeschool options · Supports preserving Medicaid access and expanding PEIA coverage · Supports upgrading roads, water systems, sewage, and broadband infrastructure (per the campaign site)
Toby is a retired Army combat veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom who began his military career at 17 and served 24 years, per the campaign site. He holds a bachelor's degree in finance from Fairmont State University, an MBA from the University of Charleston, and a master's degree in economics from West Virginia University, where he is now pursuing doctoral studies, per the campaign site.
Priorities: Supports granting in-state tuition to veterans regardless of GI Bill status · Supports legislation to combat predatory claims practices targeting veterans · Supports eliminating unnecessary occupational licensing requirements (per the campaign site)
Steven L. Smith (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for West Virginia House District 8; unopposed candidates still appear on West Virginia ballots, so the race is on the ballot but is not contested. The Legislature's member roster marks no incumbent seeking this seat. Party nominees were chosen at the May 12, 2026 primary, per the West Virginia Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate list.
Steven L. Smith (Republican)
Steven L. Smith is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for West Virginia House District 8 on the Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate list. This name has not yet been researched.
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Who is on the ballot in Doddridge County, West Virginia on November 3, 2026?
Who is on my Doddridge County ballot in November 2026? Sample ballot with 3 candidates across 2 tracked races, bios and priorities. Every candidate profile on this page names the official filing or campaign source it came from.
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