2 candidates are tracked for West Virginia House District 97 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Lucia Valentine and S. Chris Anders. Candidate information follows official Jefferson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Lucia Valentine (Democrat), S. Chris Anders (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for West Virginia House District 97. S. Chris Anders 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, S. Chris Anders, is on the ballot.
West Virginia › Jefferson County › West Virginia House District 97
Democrat
Per the campaign site.
Valentine has advocated at the West Virginia State Capitol and in Congress and describes helping pass policies protecting the health, safety and well-being of West Virginians, per the campaign site. She is a graduate of Jefferson High School and Shepherd University and a lifelong resident of the Eastern Panhandle, per the campaign site.
Republican Incumbent
Per the campaign site.
Chris is a political consultant who has worked on presidential, senatorial and congressional campaigns and managed more than 25 state and local campaigns, per the campaign site. He describes more than 18 years of political experience and is seeking reelection to the West Virginia House of Delegates, District 97, per the campaign site.
Who is running for West Virginia House District 97 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for West Virginia House District 97 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Lucia Valentine and S. Chris Anders. Candidate information follows official Jefferson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the West Virginia House District 97 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 Jefferson County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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