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Member, House of Delegates, District 100
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William RidenourWest Virginia Legislature

William Ridenour

Candidate for Member, House of Delegates, District 100

RepublicanIncumbent

Background

Occupation
Retired Marine Corps officer and defense intelligence officer
Lives in
Harpers Ferry
Campaign website
billridenour.com

Delegate since 2022 and Assistant Majority Whip (listed as Bill Ridenour). A retired Marine Corps officer and defense intelligence officer.

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Documented positions

Taxes & budget

Public safety

  • Sponsored bill prohibiting human smuggling, signed into lawIn office

    Lead sponsor of HB 4433 (2026 regular session), titled "Prohibiting Human Smuggling and Trafficking". Status listed on the Legislature's site: Signed.

    Bill Ridenour, House of Delegates member page

    Government record · West Virginia Legislature · Sponsored Legislation, 2026: HB 4433 · wvlegislature.gov

    “Prohibiting Human Smuggling and Trafficking”
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Education

Government & transparency

  • Supports term limits for all office holders

    Campaign Positions — Bill Ridenour for West Virginia

    Campaign website · Bill Ridenour campaign · billridenour.com

    “Support term limits for all office holders”
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  • Sponsored increase in precincts audited during canvassIn office

    Lead sponsor of HB 4435 (2026 regular session), titled "Increasing the percentage of precincts to be audited during the election canvass". Status listed on the Legislature's site: Pending (Judiciary).

    Bill Ridenour, House of Delegates member page

    Government record · West Virginia Legislature · Sponsored Legislation, 2026: HB 4435 · wvlegislature.gov

    “Increasing the percentage of precincts to be audited during the election canvass”
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  • Sponsored limits on legislators becoming lobbyistsIn office

    Lead sponsor of HB 4837 (2026 regular session), titled "Establish time limits on Legislators becoming lobbyists". Status listed on the Legislature's site: Pending (Judiciary).

    Bill Ridenour, House of Delegates member page

    Government record · West Virginia Legislature · Sponsored Legislation, 2026: HB 4837 · wvlegislature.gov

    “Establish time limits on Legislators becoming lobbyists”
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