Kanawha County, West Virginia

West Virginia House District 58

2 candidates are tracked for West Virginia House District 58 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Marisa Jackson and Walter Hall. Candidate information follows official Kanawha County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

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.

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, Walter Hall, is on the ballot.

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Marisa Jackson

Democrat

Top priorities

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.

Biography

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.

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Walter Hall

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities

Wants available and affordable childcare
Supports building a dementia friendly community
Supports seniors, caregivers, and families

Per the campaign site.

Biography

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.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for West Virginia House District 58 in 2026?

When is the West Virginia House District 58 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 Kanawha County ballot?

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Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Kanawha County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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West Virginia House District 60 West Virginia House District 61 Kanawha County Commissioner (District 4)See all 16 Kanawha County races

Candidate profiles

Marisa Jackson, full profile Walter Hall, full profile Official West Virginia election office