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Member, House of Delegates, District 70
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 2 years
- Candidates
- 2
- 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.
Open seat: the current delegate, Mickey Petitto, is not a candidate for this seat.
Economy & jobs
Paul J. Howe IIIRepublican
No documented position found.
Shannon WelshDemocratic
- Supports unions and workers
- Proposes clearing red tape for small businesses
Government & transparency
Paul J. Howe IIIRepublican
No documented position found.
Shannon WelshDemocratic
- Pledges plain-language updates explaining votes
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