The 2026 West Virginia House of Delegates election will be held on November 3, 2026, alongside the other 2026 United States elections. Voters will elect all 100 members of the West Virginia House of Delegates to serve a two-year term.
As of December 15, 2025, there were 123 active candidacies for the 2026 state house election. Candidate filing for office ended on January 31, 2026, with Republicans running in 94 districts and Democrats running in 86.
This election will take place alongside races for U.S. Senate, U.S. House, state senate, and numerous other state and local elections.
This is a list of delegate seats that were won both by Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and a Democratic delegate nominee in the 2024 general election:
According to ç3-10-5 of West Virginia Code, vacancies in the House of Delegates are filled through appointment by the Governor of one of three candidates chosen by the executive committee of the outgoing member's party. Below is a list of appointments made during the 86th Legislature.
The first House district is located within the state's Northern Panhandle, representing portions of the counties of Hancock and Brooke. Communities within the district include much of eastern Weirton, along with Chester, New Cumberland, and Newell.
The incumbent for this seat is Pat McGeehan, a Republican, first elected in 2008. He was re-elected in 2024 unopposed, and is running for re-election. Republican nominee Donald Trump won this district with 76.0 percent of the vote at the 2024 presidential election.
The second House district is based in the city of Weirton, located within the state's Northern Panhandle. Represented by the district are portions of the counties of Hancock and Brooke.
The incumbent for this seat is Mark Zatezalo, a Republican, first elected in 2014. He was re-elected in 2024 with 68.2 percent of the vote and is running for re-election. Republican nominee Donald Trump won this district with 68.5 percent of the vote at the 2024 presidential election.
The third House district is located within the state's Northern Panhandle. Represented by the district are portions of the counties of Brooke and Ohio. The largest municipality in the district is Follansbee, other communities within the include Hooverson Heights, Wellsburg, and West Liberty.
The incumbent for this seat is Jimmy Willis, a Republican, first elected in 2022. He was re-elected in 2024 with 68.8 percent of the vote and is running for re-election. Republican nominee Donald Trump won this district with 70.9 percent of the vote at the 2024 presidential election.
The fourth House district is located within the state's Northern Panhandle, representing a portion of Ohio County. It contains much of eastern Wheeling, and also contains the city of Bethlehem.
The incumbent for this seat is Bill Flanigan, a Republican, first elected in 2024 after unseating a Republican incumbent. He had previously represented the 51st district in 2016. Flanigan is retiring. Republican nominee Donald Trump won this district with 65.7 percent of the vote at the 2024 presidential election.
The fifth House district is based in the city of Wheeling within the state's Northern Panhandle, representing a portion of Ohio County.
The incumbent for this seat is minority whip Shawn Fluharty, a Democrat, first elected in 2014. He was re-elected in 2024 with 57.2 percent of the vote and is retiring. Republican nominee Donald Trump won this district with 55.2 percent of the vote at the 2024 presidential election.
Republican Jeffrey Stephens was re-elected in 2024 with 56.12 percent of the vote. He is seeking re-election.
Republican Charles Sheedy was re-elected in 2024 with 67.76 percent of the vote. He is seeking re-election.
Republican David Kelly was re-elected in 2024 unopposed. He resigned from the House on June 15, 2025, and Bill Bell was appointed to take his place. Bell is seeking re-election.
Republican Bob Fehrenbacher was re-elected in 2024 unopposed.
Republican Vernon Criss was re-elected in 2024 unopposed. He is seeking re-election.
Republican Scot Heckert was re-elected in 2024 unopposed. He is seeking re-election.
Republican Dave Foggin was re-elected in 2024 with 76.52 percent of the vote.
Republican Erica Moore was re-elected in 2024 with 82.04 percent of the vote. She is seeking re-election.
Republican Jonathan Pinson was re-elected in 2024 unopposed.
Republican Jim Butler was re-elected in 2024 with 71.71 percent of the vote. He is seeking re-election.
Republican Kathie Hess Crouse was re-elected in 2024 unopposed. She is seeking re-election.
Republican Sarah Drennan was elected in 2024 with 71.63% percent of the vote. She is seeking re-election.
Republican Jarred Cannon was re-elected in 2024 with 68.99 percent of the vote.
Republican Daniel Linville was re-elected in 2024 unopposed, but he was challenged in that year's Republican primary, winning 51 percent of the vote against Aaron Holley, a 46-vote margin. He is seeking re-election.
Republican Daniel Linville was re-elected in 2024 with 75.55 percent of the vote. He is seeking re-election.
Republican Patrick Lucas was re-elected in 2024 with 57.13 percent of the vote. He is seeking re-election.
Democrat Sean Hornbuckle was re-elected in 2024 with 74.35 percent of the vote. He is seeking re-election.
Republican Daniel Linville was re-elected in 2024 unopposed. He is seeking re-election.
Republican Michael Amos was elected in 2024 with 63.91 percent of the vote.
Republican Ryan Browning was re-elected in 2024 with 98.16 percent of the vote. He is seeking re-election.
Republican Henry Dillon was re-elected in 2024 with 60.78 percent of the vote. He is seeking re-election.
Republican Jeff Eldridge was elected in 2024 with 72.22 percent of the vote after defeating incumbent delegate David Adkins in the Republican primary.
Republican Mark Dean was re-elected in 2024 unopposed.
Republican Adam Vance was re-elected in 2024 unopposed.
Republican David Green was re-elected in 2024 with 74.09 percent of the vote. He is seeking re-election.
Republican Marty Gearheart was 73.85 re-elected in 2024 with percent of the vote.
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Republican Joe Ellington was re-elected in 2024 with 75.23 percent of the vote. He is seeking re-election.
Republican Doug Smith was re-elected in 2024 with 81.22 percent of the vote.
Republican Roy Cooper was re-elected in 2024 with 72.79 percent of the vote. He is seeking re-election.
Republican Jordan Maynor was re-elected in 2024 with 79.01 percent of the vote. He is seeking re-election.
Republican delegate Brandon Steele, who was re-elected in 2024, announced his resignation effective December 18, 2025, and is not seeking re-election in 2026. On January 13, 2026, governor Patrick Morrisey announced the appointment of Beckley pastor John K. Jordan to serve the remainder of Steele's term. On January 14, 2026, Delegate Jordan filed to run for the seat in the 2026 election.
Republican Chris Toney was re-elected in 2024 unopposed. He is seeking re-election.
Republican Bill Roop was re-elected in 2024 with 57.11 percent of the vote. He is seeking re-election.
Republican Eric Brooks was re-elected in 2024 unopposed. He is seeking re-election.
Republican Jeff Campbell was re-elected in 2024 with 71.13 percent of the vote. He is seeking re-election.
Republican Ray Canterbury was elected in 2024 with 71.42 percent of the vote.
Republican Gregory Watt was appointed to this seat on October 3, 2025. Watt succeeded resigning Republican incumbent Tom Clark, who was re-elected in 2024 with 75.44 percent of the vote. Watt is running for re-election.
Republican Elliott Pritt was re-elected in 2024 with 66.42 percent of the vote. He is seeking re-election.
Republican Marshall Clay was elected in 2024 with 67.08 percent of the vote. He is seeking re-election.
Republican Tresa Howell was elected in 2024 with 60.28 percent of the vote. She is seeking re-election.
Republican Tristan Leavitt was elected in 2024 with 59.89 percent of the vote.
Democrat Mike Pushkin was elected in 2024 with 74.89 percent of the vote.
Republican JB Akers was re-elected in 2024 with 59.75 percent of the vote. He is seeking re-election.
Democrat Hollis Lewis was elected in 2024 with 54.93 percent of the vote. He is seeking re-election.
Republican Walter Hall was re-elected in 2024 unopposed. He is seeking re-election.
Republican Andy Shamblin was re-elected in 2024 unopposed. He is seeking re-election.
Republican Dana Ferrell was re-elected in 2024 unopposed. She is seeking re-election.
Republican Dean Jeffries was re-elected in 2024 unopposed. He is seeking re-election.
Republican Roger Hanshaw was re-elected in 2024 unopposed.
Republican Lori Dittman was re-elected in 2024 unopposed. She is seeking re-election.
Republican Adam Burkhammer was re-elected in 2024 unopposed. He is seeking re-election.
Republican Jonathan Kyle was elected in 2024 with 70.26 percent of the vote. He is seeking re-election.
Republican Elias Coop-Gonzalez was re-elected in 2024 with 54.54 percent of the vote.
Republican Chris Phillips was re-elected in 2024 unopposed. He is seeking re-election.
Republican Keith Marple was re-elected in 2024 unopposed.
Republican Mickey Petitto was re-elected in 2024 with 56.16 percent of the vote. She is seeking re-election.
Republican Laura Kimble was re-elected in 2024 unopposed.
Republican Bryan Smith was re-elected in 2024 unopposed. He is seeking re-election.
Republican Mike DeVault was re-elected in 2024 with 72.05 percent of the vote. Former delegate Guy Ward is seeking to regain this seat after losing it to DeVault at the Republican primary in 2022.
Republican Phil Mallow was re-elected in 2024 with 55.66 percent of the vote. He is running for re-election.
Democrat Rick Garcia was elected in 2024 with 50.97 percent of the vote.
Republican Joe Statler was re-elected in 2024 unopposed. He is seeking re-election.
Republican Geno Chiarelli was re-elected in 2024 with 55.68 percent of the vote. He is seeking re-election.
Democrat John Williams was re-elected in 2024 with 58.76 percent of the vote.
Democrat Anitra Hamilton was re-elected in 2024 unopposed. She is seeking re-election.
Republican Dave McCormick was elected in 2024 with 53.94 percent of the vote. He is seeking re-election.
Republican George Street was re-elected in 2024 unopposed. He is seeking re-election.
Republican D. Rolland Jennings was re-elected in 2024 unopposed.
Republican John Paul Hott was re-elected in 2024 unopposed.
Republican Bryan Ward was re-elected in 2024 unopposed. He is seeking re-election.
Republican Gary Howell was re-elected in 2024 unopposed. He is seeking re-election.
Republican George Miller was re-elected in 2024 unopposed.
Republican Ian Masters was appointed to this seat on January 23, 2025, to succeed delegate-elect Joseph de Soto, who was elected as a Republican in 2024 with 76.26 percent of the vote.
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Republican Michael Hite was re-elected in 2024 unopposed. He is seeking re-election.
Republican Michael Hornby was re-elected in 2024 unopposed. He is seeking re-election.
Republican Larry Kump was re-elected in 2024 unopposed. He initially filed for re-election but died on March 1, 2026.
Republican Chuck Horst was re-elected in 2024 with 67.38 percent of the vote.
Republican Lisa White was elected in 2024 with 71.05 percent of the vote. She is seeking re-election.
Republican Joe Funkhouser was re-elected in 2024 with 65.99 percent of the vote. He is seeking re-election.
Republican Wayne Clark was re-elected in 2024 with 57.97 percent of the vote. He is seeking re-election.