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2 candidates are tracked for West Virginia House District 21 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Michael G. Mosteller II and C. D. Caldwell. Candidate information follows official Putnam County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Michael G. Mosteller II (Democrat), C. D. Caldwell (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for West Virginia House District 21. 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.
Michael is a husband and father of two who moved to Putnam County and, as a private citizen, authored West Virginia's Above Ground Storage Tank Act after the 2014 MCHM chemical leak, which the Legislature passed into law, per the campaign site.
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- Supports reproductive rights and healthcare access
- Wants more investment in public education
- Supports clean water regulation and the Above Ground Storage Tank Act
- Wants to lower the cost of living and create better paying jobs
Source: candidate campaign site.
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C. D. Caldwell is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for West Virginia House District 21 on the Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate list.
2026 priorities
- Says his focus is advocating for Putnam County during a period of growth and transition, per the campaign site
Source: candidate campaign site.
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Questions about this race
Who is running for West Virginia House District 21 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for West Virginia House District 21 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Michael G. Mosteller II and C. D. Caldwell. Candidate information follows official Putnam County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the West Virginia House District 21 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 Putnam County ballot?
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