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Member, House of Delegates, District 96

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.

Open seat: the current delegate, Lisa White, is not a candidate for this seat.

Taxes & budget

  • Katie RoseRepublican

    • Supports tax relief for families and small businesses
  • Lisa CathroDemocratic

    • Pledges to balance the budget with cuts elsewhere
  • Becky Jane DunmireConstitution

    • Proposes eliminating income, property and rain taxes

Public safety

Education

Economy & jobs

Roads & infrastructure

Environment & parks

Health & human services

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