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Member, House of Delegates, District 86

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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, Bryan Ward, is not a candidate for this seat.

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Steven Schetrom

Republican

Financial advisor; Hardy County commissioner · Baker

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  • Supports policies attracting investment and small businesses
  • Supports education-industry workforce partnerships
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  1. Supports policies attracting investment and small businesses

    Steven Schetrom Announces Candidacy for West Virginia House of Delegates--86th District

    Campaign website · Steven Schetrom campaign · schetromforwestvirginia.com

    “Supporting policies that attract new investment and encourage small business development.”

  2. Supports education-industry workforce partnerships

    Steven Schetrom Announces Candidacy for West Virginia House of Delegates--86th District

    Campaign website · Steven Schetrom campaign · schetromforwestvirginia.com

    “Expanding workforce opportunities and strengthening partnerships between education and industry.”

Betsy Orndoff-Sayers

Democratic

Wardensville

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No documented position found.

More about Betsy

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