2 candidates are tracked for West Virginia House District 70 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Shannon Welsh and Paul J. Howe III. Candidate information follows official Harrison County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Shannon Welsh (Democrat), Paul J. Howe III (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for West Virginia House District 70. 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.
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Democrat
Per the campaign site.
Shannon has worked in the medical, technology, finance and real estate sectors as a small business owner and community organizer, per the campaign site. She holds a degree in political science with a focus on law and an MBA in business management, per the campaign site.
Republican
Paul J. Howe III is a Clarksburg business owner who owns Toni's Ice Cream and Clarksburg Pizza Co. and has served on the Harrison County School Board, per WBOY. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Who is running for West Virginia House District 70 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for West Virginia House District 70 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Shannon Welsh and Paul J. Howe III. Candidate information follows official Harrison County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the West Virginia House District 70 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 Harrison County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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