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Member, House of Delegates, District 61

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Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: One of the 100 members of the House of Delegates, the lower chamber of the West Virginia Legislature, which writes state laws and passes the state budget.

Sue Crawford

Democratic

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Dean Jeffries

RepublicanIncumbent

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  • Sponsored bill allowing firearms on Capitol groundsIn office
  • Sponsored bill on community paramedicine programsIn office
  • Sponsored Respiratory Care Interstate Compact, signed into lawIn office
  • Sponsored landowner liability limits for ATV useIn office

In office = from the candidate's own official statements or legislation as an officeholder, not their campaign.

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  1. Sponsored bill allowing firearms on Capitol grounds

    Dean Jeffries, House of Delegates member page

    Government record · West Virginia Legislature · Sponsored Legislation, 2026: HB 5371 · wvlegislature.gov

    “Relating to allowing the carry of firearms on Capitol grounds and in buildings, with exceptions”
  2. Sponsored bill on community paramedicine programs

    Dean Jeffries, House of Delegates member page

    Government record · West Virginia Legislature · Sponsored Legislation, 2026: HB 5216 · wvlegislature.gov

    “Relating to community paramedicine programs”
  3. Sponsored Respiratory Care Interstate Compact, signed into law

    Dean Jeffries, House of Delegates member page

    Government record · West Virginia Legislature · Sponsored Legislation, 2026: HB 5015 · wvlegislature.gov

    “Relating to the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact”
  4. Sponsored landowner liability limits for ATV use

    Dean Jeffries, House of Delegates member page

    Government record · West Virginia Legislature · Sponsored Legislation, 2026: HB 5215 · wvlegislature.gov

    “Relating generally to limiting landowner liability for the purpose of operation of all-terrain vehicles.”

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