Lincoln County, West Virginia

West Virginia House District 30

2 candidates are tracked for West Virginia House District 30 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Ryan Cledith Elkins and Jeff Eldridge. Candidate information follows official Lincoln County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Ryan Cledith Elkins (Democrat), Jeff Eldridge (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for West Virginia House District 30. Jeff Eldridge 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, Jeff Eldridge, is on the ballot.

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Ryan Cledith Elkins

Democrat

Top priorities

Expand access to recovery programs and mental health services for individuals and families affected by addiction
Create pathways to good paying jobs and community development
Protect health care access and strengthen family stability for working families

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Ryan is a candidate for West Virginia House of Delegates District 30; his campaign Facebook page could not be fully read and provides no additional occupation, career, or platform details beyond confirming his candidacy, per the campaign site.

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Jeff Eldridge

Republican Incumbent

Biography

Jeff Eldridge is the Republican delegate for West Virginia House District 30, representing Lincoln County. Eldridge serves on the Energy and Manufacturing, Energy and Public Works, and Environment Infrastructure and Technology committees, per the West Virginia Legislature. No campaign website was found as of September 21, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for West Virginia House District 30 in 2026?

When is the West Virginia House District 30 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 Lincoln County ballot?

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Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Lincoln County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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West Virginia Senate District 7 See all 3 Lincoln County races

Candidate profiles

Ryan Cledith Elkins, full profile Jeff Eldridge, full profile Official West Virginia election office