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Berkeley County, West Virginia

West Virginia House District 96

3 candidates are tracked for West Virginia House District 96 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Becky Jane Dunmire, Lisa Cathro and Katie Rose. Candidate information follows official Berkeley County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Becky Jane Dunmire (Constitution), Lisa Cathro (Democrat), Katie Rose (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for West Virginia House District 96. The Legislature's member roster marks no incumbent seeking this seat. Party nominees were chosen at the May 12, 2026 primary, per the West Virginia Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate list.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot.

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Becky Jane Dunmire

Constitution

Top priorities
  • Limited government and fiscal responsibility
  • Eliminating income and property taxes
  • Election integrity measures

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Becky Jane Dunmire is a Constitution Party candidate for the West Virginia House of Delegates, District 96 in Berkeley County, per the campaign site. Her site focuses on policy positions rather than personal career background.

Lisa Cathro

Democrat

Top priorities
  • Fully fund public schools.
  • Protect personal freedom and the constitution.
  • Ensure access to food, housing and health care.

Per the West Virginia Watch questionnaire.

Biography

Lisa Cathro is a public school teacher and small business owner, per her submission to the West Virginia Watch voter guide. She says she will work across the aisle on public education funding and several other community issues. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.

Katie Rose

Republican

Top priorities
  • Attracting high-paying jobs to Berkeley County
  • Expanding school choice options for families
  • Investing in water, sewer, roads and bridges

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Katie has worked as Legislative Counsel to Congressman Riley Moore and as a Policy Advisor to Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin, per the campaign site. She interned in the White House Office of Press and Communications and holds an undergraduate degree from George Mason University and a law degree from the University of Richmond School of Law, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for West Virginia House District 96 in 2026?

3 candidates are tracked for West Virginia House District 96 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Becky Jane Dunmire, Lisa Cathro and Katie Rose. Candidate information follows official Berkeley County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the West Virginia House District 96 election in West Virginia?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for West Virginia are on the West Virginia election hub at theballotbrief.com.

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Candidate roster from official Berkeley County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Becky Jane Dunmire, full profileLisa Cathro, full profileKatie Rose, full profileOfficial West Virginia election office