Kanawha County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026
29 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot across 16 Kanawha County races, led by the Kanawha County Commissioner (District 4) contest.
County offices
Commissioner (District 4)Paul Monroe (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Paul Monroe Democrat
Paul Monroe is the Democratic nominee for Kanawha County Commission, District 4. Monroe is a former Charleston City Council member, per news coverage of the race. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Paul Monroe is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the West Virginia Secretary of State's certified candidate database.
Full race pageCommissioner (District 3)Jared Page (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Jared Page Republican
Jared Page is the Republican nominee for Kanawha County Commission, District 3. Page serves as vice mayor of St. Albans and works as a legislative analyst for the West Virginia House of Delegates Government Organizations Committee, per news coverage of the race. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Jared Page is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the West Virginia Secretary of State's certified candidate database.
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These seats are elected by district; only the district covering your address is on your ballot.
Kanawha County is split across 13 West Virginia Senate and House districts.
Find your districts by addressWest Virginia Senate: 3 districtsDistricts 7, 8, 17
West Virginia Senate District 7Cindy Brake (D) · Shawn Legg (Independent) · Zack Maynard (R)
Cindy Brake Democrat
Cindy Brake is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for West Virginia Senate District 7 on the Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Shawn Legg Independent
Shawn Legg is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for West Virginia Senate District 7 on the Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Zack Maynard Republican Incumbent
- Supports an "Early into Trades" program for 9th and 10th graders
- Supports pay raises and equipment and training funds for first responders
- Supports the coal and gas energy sectors
Per the campaign site.
About Zack Maynard
Zack is the incumbent state senator for West Virginia Senate District 7, per the campaign site, running on a platform that includes trades training for high school students and pay raises for first responders.
Cindy Brake (Democrat), Shawn Legg (Independent), Zack Maynard (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for West Virginia Senate District 7. Zack Maynard 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. West Virginia's 17 senatorial districts each elect two senators on staggered terms; only one seat per district is up in the regular 2026 cycle.
Full race pageWest Virginia Senate District 8Kim Hundley (D) · Lance Wheeler (R)
Kim Hundley Democrat
Kim Hundley is a teacher and a breast cancer survivor who was first inspired to run for office while participating in the 2018 West Virginia teachers strike, per West Virginia Watch. She said lowering health care costs for state employees, citing rising Public Employees Insurance Agency premiums, is a driving concern for her campaign, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Lance Wheeler Republican
Lance Wheeler is a Kanawha County Commissioner, first elected to the commission in 2020, per WV MetroNews. He said his work on the county commission, including scrutinizing government spending, has prepared him to serve at the state level. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Kim Hundley (Democrat), Lance Wheeler (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for West Virginia Senate District 8. 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. West Virginia's 17 senatorial districts each elect two senators on staggered terms; only one seat per district is up in the regular 2026 cycle.
Full race pageWest Virginia Senate District 17Wes Holden (D) · Tom Takubo (R)
Wes Holden Democrat
Wes spent nearly four decades in public service work, including helping veterans secure benefits and supporting miners with Black Lung claims, per the campaign site.
Tom Takubo Republican Incumbent
- Supports economic development and infrastructure investment
- Sponsored a law prohibiting smoking in vehicles with children under 16
- Supports a lung cancer prevention and education program
Per the campaign site.
About Tom Takubo
Tom co-founded Pulmonary Associates of Charleston, where he practiced as a pulmonary, critical care, and sleep specialist, and currently serves as Executive Vice President of Provider Relations at WVU Health System, per the campaign site. He was first elected to the West Virginia Senate in 2014 and was appointed Senate Majority Leader in 2018, per the campaign site.
Wes Holden (Democrat), Tom Takubo (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for West Virginia Senate District 17. Tom Takubo 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. West Virginia's 17 senatorial districts each elect two senators on staggered terms; only one seat per district is up in the regular 2026 cycle.
Full race pageWest Virginia House: 10 districtsDistricts 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61
West Virginia House District 52Joyce Brown (D) · Tresa Howell (R)
Joyce Brown Democrat
Joyce Brown is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for West Virginia House District 52 on the Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Tresa Howell Republican Incumbent
- Wants tax credits and incentives for small businesses and entrepreneurs
- Wants more programs and interventions for addiction recovery
- Wants to reduce and eliminate the tax burden on seniors
Per the campaign site.
About Tresa Howell
Tresa holds a nursing degree from the University of Charleston and worked as a nurse in management, critical care, outpatient surgery, and community health before helping run her husband's small business, per the campaign site. She served as Chairwoman of the Kanawha County Republican Executive Committee from 2018 to 2022, per the campaign site.
Joyce Brown (Democrat), Tresa Howell (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for West Virginia House District 52. Tresa Howell 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.
Full race pageWest Virginia House District 53Keena Mullins (D) · Tristan Leavitt (R)
Keena Mullins Democrat
Keena Mullins is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for West Virginia House District 53 on the Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Tristan Leavitt Republican Incumbent
- Wants taxpayer dollars spent efficiently and effectively
- Says he wants to put constituents' freedoms and interests first
- Supports economic development for the business community
Per the campaign site.
About Tristan Leavitt
Tristan is a lawyer who led two federal agencies during the Trump Administration, per the campaign site. He moved to West Virginia in 2005 and is raising five children there with his wife, a Charleston native, per the campaign site.
Keena Mullins (Democrat), Tristan Leavitt (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for West Virginia House District 53. Tristan Leavitt 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.
Full race pageWest Virginia House District 54Mike Pushkin (D) · Tara Martinez (Independent)
Mike Pushkin Democrat Incumbent
Mike Pushkin is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for West Virginia House District 54 on the Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate list. Mike Pushkin is the sitting member, per the West Virginia Legislature's member roster.
Tara Martinez Independent
Tara Martinez is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for West Virginia House District 54 on the Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Mike Pushkin (Democrat), Tara Martinez (Independent) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for West Virginia House District 54. Mike Pushkin 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.
Full race pageWest Virginia House District 55Anthony Dasaro (D) · Jb Akers (R)
Anthony Dasaro Democrat
Anthony Dasaro is a retired physician who spent his career running hospital medicine programs, per West Virginia Watch. Dasaro retired in March 2026 and became more involved in state politics afterward, per West Virginia Watch. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Jb Akers Republican Incumbent
- Wants to grow the economy through workforce development and tax policy reform
- Supports expanding energy production, including natural gas, hydrogen, and nuclear alongside coal
- Wants to address substance abuse with proactive policies
Per the campaign site.
About Jb Akers
Jb describes himself as a husband, father, business owner, and lifelong West Virginian currently serving the 55th District in the Legislature, per the campaign site.
Anthony Dasaro (Democrat), Jb Akers (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for West Virginia House District 55. Jb Akers 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.
Full race pageWest Virginia House District 56Kayla Young (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Kayla Young Democrat Incumbent
- Supports high quality public education
- Wants a living wage and economic diversification
- Wants strong neighborhoods with affordable housing and access to transportation
Per the campaign site.
About Kayla Young
Kayla grew up in the district and is raising her own children there while seeking a third term as Delegate, per the campaign site.
Kayla Young (Democrat) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for West Virginia House District 56; unopposed candidates still appear on West Virginia ballots, so the race is on the ballot but is not contested. Kayla Young 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.
Full race pageWest Virginia House District 57Hollis T. Lewis (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Hollis T. Lewis Democrat Incumbent
- Wants affordable healthcare
- Supports public education
- Wants fair worker rights
Per the campaign site.
About Hollis T. Lewis
Hollis works as a professor, coach, and attorney, per the campaign site, and is a husband and father, per the campaign site.
Hollis T. Lewis (Democrat) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for West Virginia House District 57; unopposed candidates still appear on West Virginia ballots, so the race is on the ballot but is not contested. Hollis T. Lewis 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.
Full race pageWest Virginia House District 58Marisa Jackson (D) · Walter Hall (R)
Marisa Jackson Democrat
- Supports updating childcare funding formulas to make care more affordable
- Supports fully funded public education regardless of ZIP code
- Supports protecting access to services and accessible public spaces for people with disabilities
Per the campaign site.
About Marisa Jackson
Jackson owns MarisaMade, a fine art and gift company celebrating Appalachia, and holds a BFA from Marshall University and an MBA from West Virginia University, per the campaign site. She is a mother of three, including two children with disabilities, and describes herself as an advocate for families navigating disability services, per the campaign site.
Walter Hall Republican Incumbent
- Wants available and affordable childcare
- Supports building a dementia friendly community
- Supports seniors, caregivers, and families
Per the campaign site.
About Walter Hall
Walter sponsored the Blue Envelope Program, a law to help law enforcement identify and assist drivers with autism or dementia during traffic stops, which was signed into law, per the campaign site.
Marisa Jackson (Democrat), Walter Hall (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for West Virginia House District 58. Walter Hall 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.
Full race pageWest Virginia House District 59Howard "Cookie" Claytor III (D) · Andy Shamblin (R)
Howard "Cookie" Claytor III Democrat
Howard "Cookie" Claytor III is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for West Virginia House District 59 on the Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Andy Shamblin Republican Incumbent
Andy Shamblin works as a teacher, minister and city council member, per the West Virginia Legislature. Shamblin serves as Vice Chair of the House Courts Committee and is a graduate of West Virginia State University and Marshall University Graduate College, per the West Virginia Legislature. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Howard "Cookie" Claytor III (Democrat), Andy Shamblin (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for West Virginia House District 59. Andy Shamblin 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.
Full race pageWest Virginia House District 60Lynette Shaw (D) · Dana J. Ferrell (R)
Lynette Shaw Democrat
- State government should work to make the lives of West Virginia citizens better
Per West Virginia Watch 2026 voter guide questionnaire.
About Lynette Shaw
Lynette Shaw is retired after more than three years as a computer programmer for the Department of Highways, per the West Virginia Watch 2026 voter guide. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Dana J. Ferrell Republican Incumbent
- Community development and improvement projects in the Sissonville area
Per the campaign site.
About Dana J. Ferrell
Dana has worked as a business leader and educator with experience in education, sports communications, economic and real estate development, and health care management, per the campaign site. Since 1993 he has founded and led the Greater Sissonville Development Council and served on the Charleston Sports Committee, as a Thomas Health System board member, and as chairman of St. Francis Hospital, per the campaign site.
Lynette Shaw (Democrat), Dana J. Ferrell (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for West Virginia House District 60. Dana J. Ferrell 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.
Full race pageWest Virginia House District 61Sue Crawford (D) · Dean Jeffries (R)
Sue Crawford Democrat
Sue Crawford is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for West Virginia House District 61 on the Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Dean Jeffries Republican Incumbent
Dean Jeffries represents House District 61 in Kanawha County and works as an insurance agent, per the West Virginia Legislature. He holds a bachelor's degree in health care administration from the University of Charleston and chairs the Health Care Regulation Committee. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Sue Crawford (Democrat), Dean Jeffries (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for West Virginia House District 61. Dean Jeffries 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.
Full race pageWest Virginia Senate District 17 (Unexpired Term)Richie Robb (D) · Anne B. Charnock (R)
Richie Robb Democrat
- Supports protecting PEIA and retiree benefits
- Supports lowering utility costs
- Supports public schools and teachers
Per the campaign site.
About Richie Robb
Richie served in Vietnam as a Military Intelligence Officer and was awarded the Bronze Star, per the campaign site. He is a graduate of Marshall University, holds a Juris Doctor from Capital University Law School, and has practiced law for more than 40 years; he was elected Mayor of South Charleston at age 29 and served until retiring in 2007, per the campaign site.
Anne B. Charnock Republican Incumbent
- Strengthening the economy
- Improving education
Per the campaign site.
About Anne B. Charnock
Anne B. Charnock represents part of Kanawha County in Senate District 17, per the West Virginia Legislature's official website. Her listed occupation is lawyer, and she chairs the Confirmations committee. She was appointed to the Senate in 2025 by Governor Patrick Morrisey to fill a vacancy in the seat, per WV MetroNews, and is now seeking to keep it for the remainder of its unexpired term.
Richie Robb (Democrat), Anne B. Charnock (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot in a SPECIAL election to fill the unexpired term of the OTHER Senate seat in West Virginia's 17th senatorial district (the district elects two senators on staggered terms; this is not the district's regularly scheduled 2026 Senate race, which is a separate contest on the same ballot). Anne B. Charnock was appointed to fill the vacancy and is the sitting member, per the West Virginia Legislature's member roster. Per the Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate list.
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