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Member, House of Delegates, District 74
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Guy WardWest Virginia Legislature

Guy Ward

Candidate for Member, House of Delegates, District 74

RepublicanIncumbent

Background

Occupation
Retired material analyst (FirstEnergy)
Lives in
White Hall
Campaign website
electguyward.com

Appointed to the House in January 2026 after earlier terms as a delegate. A former mayor of White Hall, White Hall council member and Marion County commissioner; retired from FirstEnergy.

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Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Voted to remove sales tax on guns and ammunition

    Guy Ward for House of Delegates

    Campaign website · Guy Ward campaign · electguyward.com

    “Voted to remove the sales tax off of guns and ammo”
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Public safety

  • Voted to raise State Trooper salaries

    Guy Ward for House of Delegates

    Campaign website · Guy Ward campaign · electguyward.com

    “Voted to give State Troopers a well-deserved $10,000 a year increase in salary”
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  • Sponsored insurance discount for retired firefightersIn office

    Lead sponsor of HB 5569 (2026 regular session), titled "To reinstate the discount on insurance for retired firefighters hired after 2010". Status listed on the Legislature's site: Pending (Finance).

    Guy Ward, House of Delegates member page

    Government record · West Virginia Legislature · Sponsored Legislation, 2026: HB 5569 · wvlegislature.gov

    “To reinstate the discount on insurance for retired firefighters hired after 2010”
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Education

  • Supports public, private and homeschooling

    Issues — Guy Ward for House of Delegates

    Campaign website · Guy Ward campaign · electguyward.com

    “Delegate Ward is a big supporter of not only public schools but private and homeschooling as well.”
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