Joseph Golden
Biography
Joseph Golden is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for West Virginia House District 45 on the Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Fayette County, West Virginia
West Virginia House District 45
Fayette County, West Virginia
West Virginia House District 45
See where Golden, Brooks and Ratliff stand on taxes and schools. Names follow official Fayette County election filings.
About this race
Joseph Golden (Democrat), Eric Brooks (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for West Virginia House District 45. Eric Brooks is the sitting member, per the West Virginia Legislature's member roster. Party nominees were chosen at the May 12, 2026 primary, per the West Virginia Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate list. Christopher Ratliff is an official write-in candidate for this seat, per the Secretary of State's official write-in candidate list (candidates.wvsos.gov); write-in names do not print on the ballot.
What this office does
State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.
This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Eric Brooks, is on the ballot.
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