State
State Senator, 16th 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 Jefferson and part of Berkeley counties (West Virginia Legislature Senate roster). Regular four-year term. The district's other senator, Patricia Rucker, is not up this year.
Taxes & budget
Travis L. BostLibertarian
No documented position found.
Jason BarrettRepublican
- Voted for 2026 personal income tax reduction (SB 392).In office
- Voted for the 2026 state budget bill (SB 250).In office
- Sponsored constitutional amendment increasing the homestead exemption.In office
Public safety
Travis L. BostLibertarian
No documented position found.
Jason BarrettRepublican
- Sponsored law creating a duty-related partial disability benefit.In office
- Sponsored law letting State Police count accrued leave toward retirement.In office
Education
Travis L. BostLibertarian
No documented position found.
Jason BarrettRepublican
- Voted for 2026 teacher and State Police pay raise.In office
Economy & jobs
Travis L. BostLibertarian
No documented position found.
Jason BarrettRepublican
- Voted for 2025 certified microgrid program law (HB 2014).In office
Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 4 issues covered in this race.