One candidate is tracked for West Virginia House District 62 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Roger Hanshaw. Candidate information follows official Gilmer County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Roger Hanshaw (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for West Virginia House District 62; unopposed candidates still appear on West Virginia ballots, so the race is on the ballot but is not contested. Roger Hanshaw 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.
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This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Roger Hanshaw, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.
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Republican Incumbent
Roger Hanshaw is the Republican delegate for West Virginia House District 62, representing Calhoun, Clay and Gilmer counties, and serves as Speaker of the House of Delegates. Hanshaw works as an attorney and holds a B.S. and law degree from West Virginia University, per the West Virginia Legislature. No campaign website was found as of September 21, 2026.
Who is running for West Virginia House District 62 in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for West Virginia House District 62 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Roger Hanshaw. Candidate information follows official Gilmer County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the West Virginia House District 62 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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