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Marion County, West Virginia

West Virginia Senate District 13

Williams, Richmond and Oliverio are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Marion County election filings.

About this race

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.

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. Voters choose 2; the top 2 finishers win seats. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Mike Oliverio, is on the ballot.

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West Virginia › Marion County › West Virginia Senate District 13

John Williams

Democrat

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Provide friendly, reliable childcare
  • Lower utility costs
  • Strengthen public education
Biography

John Williams is a financial advisor from Morgantown who has represented Monongalia County in the West Virginia House of Delegates since 2016, per the West Virginia Legislature's official website. He currently serves as House minority chair of the Finance committee. Williams announced a campaign for the Senate District 13 seat in December 2025, saying his focus is on cost of living, child care, housing and health care costs facing families, per West Virginia Watch.

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Taylor Richmond

Taylor Richmond

Libertarian

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Personal freedom, from the Second Amendment to free speech
  • Smaller government, returning authority to counties, municipalities and individuals
  • Lower taxes, including cutting the income tax burden
Biography

Taylor Richmond grew up in southern West Virginia, came to West Virginia University for college and has made his home in the 13th Senate District, the Fairmont and Morgantown area, per his campaign site. He is a weekly volunteer at his church and active in local civic organizations, per the site.

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Mike Oliverio

RepublicanIncumbent

Biography

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.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for West Virginia Senate District 13 in 2026?

3 candidates are tracked for West Virginia Senate District 13 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: John Williams, Taylor Richmond and Mike Oliverio. Candidate information follows official Marion County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the West Virginia Senate District 13 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 Marion County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
John Williams, full profileTaylor Richmond, full profileMike Oliverio, full profileOfficial West Virginia election office