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2 candidates are tracked for West Virginia House District 78 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Michael Wendell and Geno Chiarelli. Candidate information follows official Monongalia County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Michael Wendell (Democrat), Geno Chiarelli (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for West Virginia House District 78. Geno Chiarelli 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.
Michael is running for the West Virginia House of Delegates seat representing District 78, per the campaign site. His site focuses on his campaign positions rather than personal background.
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- Opposes the Hope Scholarship program's effect on public school funding and supports reasonable teacher and staff compensation
- Supports investment in schools, roads and infrastructure to attract businesses
- Supports worker safety legislation and balanced labor-management relations
- Prioritizes reliable access to clean drinking water
Source: candidate campaign site.
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Geno Chiarelli is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for West Virginia House District 78 on the Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate list. Geno Chiarelli is the sitting member, per the West Virginia Legislature's member roster. This name has not yet been researched.
Questions about this race
Who is running for West Virginia House District 78 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for West Virginia House District 78 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Michael Wendell and Geno Chiarelli. Candidate information follows official Monongalia County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the West Virginia House District 78 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.
How do I see my exact Monongalia County ballot?
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