State
State Senator, 4th Senatorial District
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 4 years
- Candidates
- 3
- 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 Mason and parts of Jackson, Putnam and Cabell counties (West Virginia Legislature Senate roster). Regular four-year term. The district's other senator, Amy Grady, is not up this year.
Taxes & budget
Zachary AbbottDemocratic
No documented position found.
Stephanie E. ButcherLibertarian
No documented position found.
Eric J. TarrRepublican
- Voted for 2026 personal income tax reduction (SB 392).In office
- Voted for the 2026 state budget bill (SB 250).In office
- Sponsored bill ending capital gains tax on gold, silver, crypto.In office
Public safety
Zachary AbbottDemocratic
No documented position found.
Stephanie E. ButcherLibertarian
No documented position found.
Eric J. TarrRepublican
- Sponsored constitutional amendment protecting the right to bear arms.In office
Education
Zachary AbbottDemocratic
No documented position found.
Stephanie E. ButcherLibertarian
No documented position found.
Eric J. TarrRepublican
- Supports school funding that follows the student.
- Voted for 2026 teacher and State Police pay raise.In office
Economy & jobs
Zachary AbbottDemocratic
No documented position found.
Stephanie E. ButcherLibertarian
No documented position found.
Eric J. TarrRepublican
- Voted for 2025 certified microgrid program law (HB 2014).In office
Health & human services
Zachary AbbottDemocratic
No documented position found.
Stephanie E. ButcherLibertarian
No documented position found.
Eric J. TarrRepublican
- Sponsored bill making syringe exchange programs unlawful.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; 5 issues covered in this race.