State
State Senator, 7th 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 Logan, Lincoln, Boone and part of Kanawha counties (West Virginia Legislature Senate roster). Regular four-year term. The district's other senator, Rupie Phillips, is not up this year.
Taxes & budget
Cindy BrakeDemocratic
No documented position found.
Shawn LeggIndependent
No documented position found.
Zack MaynardRepublican
- Supports repealing state income and corporate net income taxes.
- Voted for 2026 personal income tax reduction (SB 392).In office
- Voted for the 2026 state budget bill (SB 250).In office
Public safety
Cindy BrakeDemocratic
No documented position found.
Shawn LeggIndependent
No documented position found.
Zack MaynardRepublican
- Supports pay raises and tax credits for first responders.
Education
Cindy BrakeDemocratic
No documented position found.
Shawn LeggIndependent
No documented position found.
Zack MaynardRepublican
- Proposes trades programs starting in 9th and 10th grade.
- Voted for 2026 teacher and State Police pay raise.In office
Economy & jobs
Cindy BrakeDemocratic
No documented position found.
Shawn LeggIndependent
No documented position found.
Zack MaynardRepublican
- Supports cutting regulations on coal, gas and energy.
Health & human services
Cindy BrakeDemocratic
No documented position found.
Shawn LeggIndependent
No documented position found.
Zack MaynardRepublican
- Supports incentives for health professionals to practice in-state.
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.