See where Gilkerson and Cooper stand on roads, water and health care. Names follow official Summers County election filings.
Jennifer Gilkerson (Democrat), Roy G. Cooper (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for West Virginia House District 40. Roy G. Cooper 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.
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Jennifer Gilkerson is a candidate for West Virginia House District 40 and owner of Sunset Berry Farm and Adventure Park, per the campaign site. Gilkerson is a substitute teacher in Summers County and President of the West Virginia Agritourism Association, per the campaign site.
Roy G. Cooper is the Republican delegate for West Virginia House District 40, representing Monroe and Summers counties. Cooper is a farmer and a retired U.S. Navy service member and public school teacher, holding a B.S. in Education from Concord College, per the West Virginia Legislature. No campaign website was found as of September 21, 2026.
Who is running for West Virginia House District 40 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for West Virginia House District 40 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jennifer Gilkerson and Roy G. Cooper. Candidate information follows official Summers County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on roads, water and health care.
When is the West Virginia House District 40 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 Summers County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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