Nicholas County, West Virginia

West Virginia House District 49

See where Tucker and McCutcheon stand on schools and jobs. Names follow official Nicholas County election filings.

About this race

Byron Tucker Jr (Democrat), Newt McCutcheon (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for West Virginia House District 49. 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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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.

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West Virginia › Nicholas County › West Virginia House District 49

Byron Tucker Jr

Democrat

Top priorities

From the campaign site

Good, safe jobs with good pay
Worker safety and rights
Schools our kids deserve

Biography

Byron Tucker Jr. is the Democratic candidate for the West Virginia House of Delegates, District 49, per the campaign site. Tucker was born and raised in Nicholas County, is a U.S. Navy veteran and a retired MSHA mine inspector, per the campaign site. Tucker joined the West Virginia Office of Miners' Health, Safety and Training in 2004, per the campaign site.

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Newt McCutcheon

Republican

Biography

Newt McCutcheon is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for West Virginia House District 49 on the Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 21, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for West Virginia House District 49 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for West Virginia House District 49 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Byron Tucker Jr and Newt McCutcheon. Candidate information follows official Nicholas County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on schools and jobs.

When is the West Virginia House District 49 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 Nicholas County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official Nicholas County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Byron Tucker Jr, full profile Newt McCutcheon, full profile Official West Virginia election office