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Member, House of Delegates, District 80

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, John Williams, is not a candidate for this seat.

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Olivia Miller

Democratic

Executive Director-Designate, West Virginia Highlands Conservancy · Westover

The gist

Supports fully funding public education
Pledges to stabilize PEIA
Supports local input before industrial and energy projects
Supports diversifying toward renewable energy to cut bills
Supports the rights of workers and unions

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Supports fully funding public education
Olivia Miller for West Virginia House of Delegates
Campaign website · Olivia Miller campaign · oliviaforwv.com
“Fully fund and modernize the public education system”
Pledges to stabilize PEIA
Olivia Miller for West Virginia House of Delegates
Campaign website · Olivia Miller campaign · oliviaforwv.com
“Stabilize PEIA, once and for all”
Supports local input before industrial and energy projects
Olivia Miller for West Virginia House of Delegates
Campaign website · Olivia Miller campaign · oliviaforwv.com
“Give communities a real say before big industrial and energy projects are approved”
Supports diversifying toward renewable energy to cut bills
West Virginia Highlands Conservancy Executive Director Miller campaigns for 80th District House of Delegates seat
News coverage · WAJR · Feb 26, 2026 · wajr.com
“We need to diversify our energy portfolio and move towards more renewable energy, and give some people relief in the cost of their utility bills.”
Supports the rights of workers and unions
Olivia Miller for West Virginia House of Delegates
Campaign website · Olivia Miller campaign · oliviaforwv.com
“Champion the rights of workers and unions”

Melissa Ann DeSerio

Constitution

Ministry founder; leadership coach · Morgantown

The gist

Supports small businesses and local trades
Supports investing in roads, broadband and water systems
Pledges transparent, collaborative representation

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Supports small businesses and local trades
Vision — DeSerio for WV HD-80
Campaign website · Melissa Ann DeSerio campaign · deserio4wv.com
“Supporting small businesses and local trades creates jobs and strengthens our communities from the ground up”
Supports investing in roads, broadband and water systems
Vision — DeSerio for WV HD-80
Campaign website · Melissa Ann DeSerio campaign · deserio4wv.com
“Investing in reliable roads, broadband internet, and clean water systems connects our communities”
Pledges transparent, collaborative representation
About — DeSerio for WV HD-80
Campaign website · Melissa Ann DeSerio campaign · deserio4wv.com
“Melissa believes elected officials should lead with humility, transparency, and a servant's heart.”

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