2 candidates are tracked for West Virginia Senate District 8 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Kim Hundley and Lance Wheeler. Candidate information follows official Kanawha County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
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.
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. Voters choose 2; the top 2 finishers win seats. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot.
West Virginia › Kanawha County › West Virginia Senate District 8
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.
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.
Who is running for West Virginia Senate District 8 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for West Virginia Senate District 8 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Kim Hundley and Lance Wheeler. Candidate information follows official Kanawha County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the West Virginia Senate District 8 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?
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.
Candidate roster from official Kanawha County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
Cross-check with the official West Virginia election office, or see the full Kanawha County sample ballot and your exact ballot by address.
16 tracked races in Kanawha County, West Virginia. Landed here from another county's search? Look up your own ballot below.