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Fayette County, West Virginia

West Virginia House District 52

2 candidates are tracked for West Virginia House District 52 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Joyce Brown and Tresa Howell. Candidate information follows official Fayette County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Joyce Brown (Democrat), Tresa Howell (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for West Virginia House District 52. Tresa Howell is the sitting member, per the West Virginia Legislature's member roster. 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. The sitting officeholder, Tresa Howell, is on the ballot.

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Joyce Brown

Democrat

Biography

Joyce Brown is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for West Virginia House District 52 on the Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.

Tresa Howell

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Wants tax credits and incentives for small businesses and entrepreneurs
  • Wants more programs and interventions for addiction recovery
  • Wants to reduce and eliminate the tax burden on seniors

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Tresa holds a nursing degree from the University of Charleston and worked as a nurse in management, critical care, outpatient surgery, and community health before helping run her husband's small business, per the campaign site. She served as Chairwoman of the Kanawha County Republican Executive Committee from 2018 to 2022, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for West Virginia House District 52 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for West Virginia House District 52 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Joyce Brown and Tresa Howell. Candidate information follows official Fayette County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the West Virginia House District 52 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.

How do I see my exact Fayette County ballot?

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

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Fayette County Commissioner, Unexpired TermFayette County Assessor, Unexpired TermWest Virginia Senate District 9See all 9 Fayette County races
Candidate profiles
Joyce Brown, full profileTresa Howell, full profileOfficial West Virginia election office