2 candidates are tracked for West Virginia House District 71 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Robert "Rob" Garcia and Tim McNeely. Candidate information follows official Harrison County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Robert "Rob" Garcia (Democrat), Tim McNeely (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for West Virginia House District 71. 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
Robert "Rob" Garcia holds an associate degree in business from Fairmont State University and has worked as a lineman with Mon Power, per Vote Smart. He has served as a member and deputy mayor of Fairmont City Council. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Republican
Per the campaign site.
Tim is a small business owner and lawyer, per the campaign site. He describes himself as a lifelong West Virginian running for the 71st House of Delegates district, per the campaign site.
Who is running for West Virginia House District 71 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for West Virginia House District 71 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Robert "Rob" Garcia and Tim McNeely. Candidate information follows official Harrison County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the West Virginia House District 71 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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