Stephen Thomas Smith
Candidate for Member, House of Delegates, District 12
Background
- Lives in
- Parkersburg
- Campaign website
- smithforwvdelegate.com
A lifelong resident of the Parkersburg area running as the Libertarian nominee.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Supports rethinking the state's tax loopholes and exceptions.
ReportSmith for WV House 12Campaign website · Stephen T. Smith campaign · smithforwvdelegate.com
“We need to rethink how we collect taxes to pay for the government services the state provides.”
Education
Supports accountability for all state-funded schools.
ReportSmith for WV House 12Campaign website · Stephen T. Smith campaign · smithforwvdelegate.com
“We must ensure that the schools being given state funds, whether public or private, are adequately meeting the needs of our students.”
Health & human services
Supports overhauling West Virginia's foster care system.
ReportSmith for WV House 12Campaign website · Stephen T. Smith campaign · smithforwvdelegate.com
“West Virginia's foster care system is fundamentally broken.”
Government & transparency
Pledges independence from the governor and national parties.
ReportSmith for WV House 12Campaign website · Stephen T. Smith campaign · smithforwvdelegate.com
“not Governor Morrisey in Charleston or the national party in Washington”
All sources (4)
- Candidate search: November 3, 2026 General Election
Election filing · West Virginia Secretary of State · candidates.wvsos.gov
- Candidate search: November 3, 2026 General Election, Wood County
Election filing · West Virginia Secretary of State · candidates.wvsos.gov
- 2026 General Election sample ballots by precinct
Election filing · Wood County Clerk · woodcountywv.com
- Smith for WV House 12
Campaign website · Stephen T. Smith campaign · smithforwvdelegate.com
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