2 candidates are tracked for West Virginia House District 59 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Howard "Cookie" Claytor III and Andy Shamblin. Candidate information follows official Kanawha County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
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.
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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.
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.
Who is running for West Virginia House District 59 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for West Virginia House District 59 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Howard "Cookie" Claytor III and Andy Shamblin. Candidate information follows official Kanawha County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the West Virginia House District 59 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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