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Member, House of Delegates, District 86

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

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Economy & jobs

  • Steven SchetromRepublican

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

  • Betsy Orndoff-SayersDemocratic

    No documented position found.

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