Stakem and Hinebaugh are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Ohio County election filings.
Karen Shuler Stakem (Democrat), Beth Hinebaugh (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for West Virginia House District 5. 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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Karen Shuler Stakem lives in Wheeling and has raised three children in West Virginia with a spouse, per the campaign site. The campaign site says Shuler Stakem juggles work and a small business and is running with a focus on strong schools and job creation.
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Beth Hinebaugh owns and operates several businesses in Wheeling, including Noah's Ark Child Care and Learning Center on Wheeling Island, with her husband Ed, per her campaign site. Hinebaugh is a former Wheeling police officer and a former EMT and firefighter for the Village of Clearview, per her campaign site.
Who is running for West Virginia House District 5 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for West Virginia House District 5 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Karen Shuler Stakem and Beth Hinebaugh. Candidate information follows official Ohio County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the West Virginia House District 5 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 Ohio County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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