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Member, House of Delegates, District 71

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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, Laura Kimble, is not a candidate for this seat.

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Tim McNeely

Republican

Attorney and real estate broker · Bridgeport

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  • Supports growing the economy beyond older industries
  • Supports modern roads, bridges and broadband
  • Supports investing in students and schools
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  1. Supports growing the economy beyond older industries

    McNeely for WV

    Campaign website · Tim McNeely campaign · mcneelyforwv.com

    “Our economy must grow beyond yesterday’s industries so our kids don’t feel they have to leave to find opportunity.”

  2. Supports modern roads, bridges and broadband

    McNeely for WV

    Campaign website · Tim McNeely campaign · mcneelyforwv.com

    “Our roads, bridges, and broadband are the backbone of growth.”

  3. Supports investing in students and schools

    McNeely for WV

    Campaign website · Tim McNeely campaign · mcneelyforwv.com

    “We must invest in our students so they can lead, not just keep up.”

Robert "Rob" Garcia

Democratic

Bridgeport

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No documented position found.

More about Robert

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