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Member, House of Delegates, District 87

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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.

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Gary G. HowellWest Virginia Legislature

Gary G. Howell

RepublicanIncumbent

Small business owner (mail-order auto parts) · Keyser

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  • Sponsored senior citizen homestead valuation amendmentIn office
  • Sponsored bill allowing monthly property tax paymentsIn office
  • Sponsored referral of election law violations to prosecutorsIn office
  • Sponsored bill on fines in highway work zones, signedIn office

In office = from the candidate's own official statements or legislation as an officeholder, not their campaign.

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  1. Sponsored senior citizen homestead valuation amendment

    Gary G. Howell, House of Delegates member page

    Government record · West Virginia Legislature · Sponsored Legislation, 2026: HJR 21 · wvlegislature.gov

    “Senior Citizen Homestead Valuation Amendment”
  2. Sponsored bill allowing monthly property tax payments

    Gary G. Howell, House of Delegates member page

    Government record · West Virginia Legislature · Sponsored Legislation, 2026: HB 4487 · wvlegislature.gov

    “Allow for monthly payments on property taxes”
  3. Sponsored referral of election law violations to prosecutors

    Gary G. Howell, House of Delegates member page

    Government record · West Virginia Legislature · Sponsored Legislation, 2026: HB 4477 · wvlegislature.gov

    “To give the Secretary of State authority to refer allegations of violations of election laws to West Virginia Prosecuting Attorneys Institute.”
  4. Sponsored bill on fines in highway work zones, signed

    Gary G. Howell, House of Delegates member page

    Government record · West Virginia Legislature · Sponsored Legislation, 2026: HB 4538 · wvlegislature.gov

    “Regarding fines in DOH work zones”

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