Dennis V Rempel
Biography
Dennis is a military veteran of 14 years who grew up in West Virginia, per the campaign site. He has dedicated his career to government service, per the campaign site.
Wood County, West Virginia
West Virginia House District 12
Wood County, West Virginia
West Virginia House District 12
See where Rempel, Smith, Hartzog and Criss stand on schools and the budget. Names follow official Wood County election filings.
About this race
Dennis V Rempel (Democrat), Stephen Thomas Smith (Libertarian), Charles D. Hartzog (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for West Virginia House District 12. 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. Vernon Criss is an official write-in candidate for this seat, per the Secretary of State's official write-in candidate list (candidates.wvsos.gov); write-in names do not print on the ballot.
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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