Weiland and Pinson are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Mason County election filings.
Kathryn "Kat" Weiland (Democrat), Jonathan Adam Pinson (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for West Virginia House District 17. Jonathan Adam Pinson 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.
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West Virginia › Mason County › West Virginia House District 17
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Kathryn "Kat" Weiland is an educator and an eighth-generation West Virginian and native of District 17 who earned bachelor's and master's degrees from Marshall University, per the campaign site. The campaign site says Weiland has taught for 16 years and lives in New Haven with her family.
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Jonathan is a graduate of Ravenswood High School and West Virginia University at Parkersburg, per the campaign site. He worked seven years as a police officer before entering full-time ministry, and now serves as chaplain for the Mason County Sheriff's Department and as a volunteer chaplain for Rivers Health Hospital, per the campaign site.
Who is running for West Virginia House District 17 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for West Virginia House District 17 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Kathryn "Kat" Weiland and Jonathan Adam Pinson. Candidate information follows official Mason County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the West Virginia House District 17 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 Mason County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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