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Logan County, West Virginia

Logan County Commissioner

2 candidates are tracked for Logan County Commissioner on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Gary Runyon and Debbie Mendez. Candidate information follows official Logan County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

2 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Logan County Commissioner, per the West Virginia Secretary of State's certified candidate database.

What this office does

County commissioner. The county board is the county's legislative and, in most states, executive body. Commissioners adopt the county budget and property tax rate, oversee roads, the jail, public health, planning and zoning in unincorporated areas, and appoint or confirm department heads. In counties with an elected county executive or judge, the board's role is mainly the budget and ordinances.

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Gary Runyon

Democrat

Biography

Gary Runyon is the Democratic nominee for Logan County Commissioner, per local news coverage of the race. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.

Debbie Mendez

Republican

Biography

Debbie Mendez is the Republican nominee for Logan County Commissioner. Mendez is a nurse who served 12 years on the Logan County Board of Education before resigning in January 2026 to run for the commission seat, per the Logan Banner. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Logan County Commissioner in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Logan County Commissioner on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Gary Runyon and Debbie Mendez. Candidate information follows official Logan County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Logan County Commissioner 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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Candidate roster from official Logan 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 31West Virginia House District 33See all 4 Logan County races
Candidate profiles
Gary Runyon, full profileDebbie Mendez, full profileOfficial West Virginia election office