State
State Senator, 12th Senatorial District
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 4 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: A state senator votes on West Virginia laws and the state budget in the State Senate; each of the 17 senatorial districts elects two senators to staggered four-year terms.
District covers Calhoun, Gilmer, Lewis, Harrison and part of Taylor counties (West Virginia Legislature Senate roster). Regular four-year term. The district's other senator, Patrick Martin, is not up this year.
Taxes & budget
Lynette MurrayDemocratic
No documented position found.
Ben QueenRepublican
- Voted for 2026 personal income tax reduction (SB 392).In office
- Voted for the 2026 state budget bill (SB 250).In office
Education
Lynette MurrayDemocratic
No documented position found.
Ben QueenRepublican
- Voted for 2026 teacher and State Police pay raise.In office
- Sponsored bill on excused absences for extracurricular activities.In office
Economy & jobs
Lynette MurrayDemocratic
No documented position found.
Ben QueenRepublican
- Voted for 2025 certified microgrid program law (HB 2014).In office
- Sponsored law creating a state Office of Entrepreneurship.In office
- Sponsored bill creating a First-Time Drive to Work pilot.In office
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