Mark R. Maynard
Candidate for State Senator, 6th Senatorial District
Background
- Lives in
- Wayne
- Campaign website
- maynardforsenate.com
State senator from the 6th District since 2015 (R-Wayne), first elected in 2014; chairs the Senate Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. A small business owner who operates a towing service.
Photo: West Virginia Legislature
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Voted for 2026 personal income tax reduction (SB 392).In office
SB 392 (2026) reduced the state personal income tax. Recorded yes on the Senate roll call.
ReportSenate roll call 652: SB 392, Relating to personal income tax reduction (concur and pass, March 14, 2026)Government record · West Virginia Senate · Mar 14, 2026 · Y MAYNARD, M · wvlegislature.gov
“Relating to personal income tax reduction”
Voted for the 2026 state budget bill (SB 250).In office
SB 250 is the state budget bill for fiscal year 2027. Recorded yes on the Senate roll call.
ReportSenate roll call 358: SB 250, Budget Bill (concur as amended and pass, March 5, 2026)Government record · West Virginia Senate · Mar 5, 2026 · Y MAYNARD, M · wvlegislature.gov
“Budget Bill”
Education
Voted for 2026 teacher and State Police pay raise.In office
HB 4765 (2026) raised pay for teachers, school service personnel and State Police. Recorded yes on the Senate roll call.
ReportSenate roll call 715: HB 4765, Teacher, School Personnel, and State Police Pay Raise (recede and pass, March 14, 2026)Government record · West Virginia Senate · Mar 14, 2026 · Y MAYNARD, M · wvlegislature.gov
“Teacher, School Personnel, and State Police Pay Raise”
Economy & jobs
Supports tort reform and fewer business regulations.
ReportMark Maynard for SenateCampaign website · Maynard for Senate · markrmaynard.com
“In the Senate, he fights overregulation, supports tort reform, and pushes policies that allow job creators to grow.”
Voted for 2025 certified microgrid program law (HB 2014).In office
HB 2014 (2025) created the Certified Microgrid Program. Recorded yes on the Senate roll call. The 2025 roll call lists one senator named Maynard; Zack Maynard was not yet in the Senate.
ReportSenate roll call 591: HB 2014, Certified Microgrid Program (concur and pass, April 12, 2025)Government record · West Virginia Senate · Apr 12, 2025 · Y MAYNARD · wvlegislature.gov
“Certified Microgrid Program”
Roads & infrastructure
Supports completing Interstate 73/74 through southern West Virginia.
ReportMark Maynard for SenateCampaign website · Maynard for Senate · markrmaynard.com
“He is a leading advocate for completing Interstate 73/74 through Southern West Virginia”
Supports expanding rural broadband and cellular coverage.
ReportMark Maynard for SenateCampaign website · Maynard for Senate · markrmaynard.com
“Senator Maynard supports expanding broadband and cellular coverage across rural West Virginia”
Environment & parks
Supports expanding trails and motorized outdoor recreation access.
ReportMark Maynard for SenateCampaign website · Maynard for Senate · markrmaynard.com
“From trail development to motorized access and tourism, he has championed policies that protect public lands while making them accessible”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Mark R. Maynard on them.
- Health & human servicesNo documented position found.
All sources (14)
- Candidate search: November 3, 2026 General Election
Election filing · West Virginia Secretary of State · candidates.wvsos.gov
- Candidate search: November 3, 2026 General Election, Wayne County
Election filing · West Virginia Secretary of State · candidates.wvsos.gov
- Senate Roster
Government record · West Virginia Legislature · wvlegislature.gov
- Candidate search: November 3, 2026 General Election, Mingo County
Election filing · West Virginia Secretary of State · candidates.wvsos.gov
- Candidate search: November 3, 2026 General Election, McDowell County
Election filing · West Virginia Secretary of State · candidates.wvsos.gov
- Candidate search: November 3, 2026 General Election, Mercer County
Election filing · West Virginia Secretary of State · candidates.wvsos.gov
- What's on the Ballot: General Election, November 3, 2026
Government record · Mercer County Clerk · mercervotes.com
- Mark R. Maynard: member page, West Virginia Legislature
Government record · West Virginia Legislature · wvlegislature.gov
- About Mark Maynard
Campaign website · Maynard for Senate · markrmaynard.com
- Mark Maynard for Senate
Campaign website · Maynard for Senate · markrmaynard.com
- Senate roll call 652: SB 392, Relating to personal income tax reduction (concur and pass, March 14, 2026)
Government record · West Virginia Senate · Mar 14, 2026 · wvlegislature.gov
- Senate roll call 358: SB 250, Budget Bill (concur as amended and pass, March 5, 2026)
Government record · West Virginia Senate · Mar 5, 2026 · wvlegislature.gov
- Senate roll call 715: HB 4765, Teacher, School Personnel, and State Police Pay Raise (recede and pass, March 14, 2026)
Government record · West Virginia Senate · Mar 14, 2026 · wvlegislature.gov
- Senate roll call 591: HB 2014, Certified Microgrid Program (concur and pass, April 12, 2025)
Government record · West Virginia Senate · Apr 12, 2025 · wvlegislature.gov
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