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Raleigh County, West Virginia

West Virginia House District 42

Vandall and Jordan are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Raleigh County election filings.

About this race

Courtney Vandall (Democrat), John K. Jordan (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for West Virginia House District 42. John K. Jordan 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.

What this office does

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 › Raleigh County › West Virginia House District 42

Courtney Vandall

Democrat

Biography

Courtney publishes a personal newsletter on Substack; the page is a subscription landing page and does not describe her occupation, career, or platform for House District 42, per the campaign site.

John K. Jordan

RepublicanIncumbent

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Protect liberties and religious freedom
  • Reduce government and taxation
  • Defend Second Amendment rights
Biography

John K. Jordan was appointed in January 2026 by Governor Patrick Morrisey to represent the 42nd District in the West Virginia House of Delegates, per the campaign site. The campaign site says Jordan has been Lead Pastor of Calvary Assembly of God in Beckley since 1998, has served as Chaplain at Raleigh General Hospital since 2000, and holds degrees from the University of the Cumberlands and Assemblies of God Theological Seminary.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for West Virginia House District 42 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for West Virginia House District 42 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Courtney Vandall and John K. Jordan. Candidate information follows official Raleigh County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the West Virginia House District 42 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 Raleigh County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Courtney Vandall, full profileJohn K. Jordan, full profileOfficial West Virginia election office