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Member, House of Delegates, District 89

Vote for
1
Term
2 years
Candidates
3
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.

Taxes & budget

  • J. R. HepworthDemocratic

    No documented position found.

  • Walter S. Long Sr.Constitution

    No documented position found.

  • David CannonRepublican

    • Sponsored income tax exemption for law enforcement pensionsIn office
    • Sponsored hotel occupancy tax bill, signed into lawIn office

Public safety

Environment & parks

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