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Hardy County, West Virginia

West Virginia House District 86

2 candidates are tracked for West Virginia House District 86 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Betsy Orndoff-Sayers and Steven Schetrom. Candidate information follows official Hardy County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Betsy Orndoff-Sayers (Democrat), Steven Schetrom (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for West Virginia House District 86. 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.

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Betsy Orndoff-Sayers

Democrat

Biography

Betsy Orndoff-Sayers is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for West Virginia House District 86 on the Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 21, 2026.

Steven Schetrom

Republican

Top priorities
  • Policies to attract investment and encourage small business development
  • Expanding workforce opportunities and education-industry partnerships

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Steven has served as a Hardy County Commissioner since 2021, per the campaign site. He is running for the West Virginia House of Delegates, 86th District, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for West Virginia House District 86 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for West Virginia House District 86 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Betsy Orndoff-Sayers and Steven Schetrom. Candidate information follows official Hardy County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the West Virginia House District 86 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 profiles
Betsy Orndoff-Sayers, full profileSteven Schetrom, full profileOfficial West Virginia election office