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 Heaney (Republican)
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)
John Williams (Democrat), Taylor Richmond (Libertarian), Mike Oliverio (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for West Virginia Senate District 13. Mike Oliverio 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. 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.
John Williams (Democrat)
John Williams is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for West Virginia Senate District 13 on the Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate list. This name has not yet been researched.
Taylor Richmond (Libertarian)
Taylor Richmond is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for West Virginia Senate District 13 on the Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate list.
Mike Oliverio (Republican)Incumbent
Mike served as a Lieutenant and Captain in the United States Army Reserve from 1985 to 1993, per the campaign site. For 38 years he has run his own business as an insurance and financial advisor, and he has served in the West Virginia Legislature since 1992, currently chairing the Senate Pensions Committee, per the campaign site.
Kit (kathleen) Ford (Democrat), Frank Sturm (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for West Virginia House District 73. 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.
Kit (kathleen) Ford (Democrat)
Kit (kathleen) Ford is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for West Virginia House District 73 on the Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate list. This name has not yet been researched.
Frank Sturm (Republican)
Frank Sturm is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for West Virginia House District 73 on the Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate list. This name has not yet been researched.
Frankie Delapas (Democrat), Guy Ward (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for West Virginia House District 74. Guy Ward 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.
Frankie Delapas (Democrat)
Frankie Delapas is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for West Virginia House District 74 on the Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate list. This name has not yet been researched.
Guy Ward (Republican)Incumbent
Guy is currently serving as the Delegate for District 74, per the campaign site. He describes putting Marion County first while representing the district in the House of Delegates, per the campaign site.
Priorities: Public safety, including higher pay for State Troopers · Support for teacher and state employee compensation · Election integrity improvements (per the campaign site)
Linda Longstreth (Democrat), Phil Mallow (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for West Virginia House District 75. Phil Mallow 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.
Linda Longstreth (Democrat)
Linda Longstreth is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for West Virginia House District 75 on the Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate list. This name has not yet been researched.
Phil Mallow (Republican)Incumbent
Phil Mallow is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for West Virginia House District 75 on the Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate list. Phil Mallow is the sitting member, per the West Virginia Legislature's member roster. This name has not yet been researched.
Rick Garcia (Democrat), Jon Dodds (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for West Virginia House District 76. Rick Garcia 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.
Rick Garcia (Democrat)Incumbent
Rick Garcia is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for West Virginia House District 76 on the Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate list. Rick Garcia is the sitting member, per the West Virginia Legislature's member roster. This name has not yet been researched.
Jon Dodds (Republican)
Jon Dodds is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for West Virginia House District 76 on the Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate list. This name has not yet been researched.
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