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Member, House of Delegates, District 17

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1
Term
2 years
Candidates
2
Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: One of the 100 members of the West Virginia House of Delegates, which writes state laws and passes the state budget; each delegate represents one single-member district.

Public safety

Education

  • Kathryn "Kat" WeilandDemocratic

    No documented position found.

  • Jonathan Adam PinsonRepublican

    • Sponsored enacted mobile alert buttons for teachers.In office
    • Sponsored a U.S. Constitution test for graduation.In office

Health & human services

  • Kathryn "Kat" WeilandDemocratic

    No documented position found.

  • Jonathan Adam PinsonRepublican

    • Opposes abortion; supports low-cost birth control access.
    • Sponsored a central reception center for foster children.In office
    • Sponsored conscience rights on gender-transition procedures.In office

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