See where Lopez and Persinger stand on housing and jobs. Names follow official Fayette County election filings.
Colby A. Lopez (Democrat), Cy Persinger (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for West Virginia House District 51. 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.
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Colby works full time in retail and describes himself as the oldest child of a Mexican immigrant father and a West Virginia born mother, per the campaign site.
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Cy Persinger works as a business analyst at Rainelle Medical Center and is a lifelong Fayette County resident, per WVVA. Persinger holds an MBA and a bachelor's degree in business administration and economics from West Virginia Wesleyan College, per his campaign site.
Who is running for West Virginia House District 51 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for West Virginia House District 51 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Colby A. Lopez and Cy Persinger. Candidate information follows official Fayette County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on housing and jobs.
When is the West Virginia House District 51 election in West Virginia?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for West Virginia are on the West Virginia election hub at theballotbrief.com.
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Candidate roster from official Fayette County and state election office filings, last verified October 24, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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