Jefferson County, West Virginia

West Virginia House District 100

2 candidates are tracked for West Virginia House District 100 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jenny Thacker and William Ridenour. Candidate information follows official Jefferson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Jenny Thacker (Democrat), William Ridenour (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for West Virginia House District 100. William Ridenour 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, William Ridenour, is on the ballot.

West Virginia › Jefferson County › West Virginia House District 100

Jenny Thacker

Democrat

Top priorities

Lowering utility rates
Directing opioid and tobacco settlement funds to the county
Locality pay for teachers and other public servants

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Jenny Thacker is the Democratic nominee for House District 100 in Jefferson County. She earned a B.A. in geography from UC Santa Barbara, served in the Peace Corps, then settled in Jefferson County, where she spent 30 years working for NOAA on cartographic projects before retiring from federal service, per her campaign site.

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William Ridenour

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities

Protecting freedom of religion, speech and the right to keep and bear arms
Pro-life positions
Tax cuts, education and crime as recent legislative focus areas

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Bill is a retired US Marine running for the West Virginia House of Delegates, District 100 representing Jefferson County, per the campaign site. He describes himself as a constitutional conservative, father and grandfather, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for West Virginia House District 100 in 2026?

When is the West Virginia House District 100 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 Jefferson County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Jefferson County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

Cross-check with the official West Virginia election office, or see the full Jefferson County sample ballot and your exact ballot by address.

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8 tracked races in Jefferson County, West Virginia. Landed here from another county's search? Look up your own ballot below.

Also on your ballot

Jefferson County Commissioner (Kabletown District)Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney, Unexpired Term West Virginia Senate District 16 See all 8 Jefferson County races

Candidate profiles

Jenny Thacker, full profile William Ridenour, full profile Official West Virginia election office