Marion County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026
15 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot across 7 Marion County races, led by the Marion County Commissioner contest.
County offices
CommissionerTim McAteer (D) · David Kennedy (R)
Tim McAteer (Democrat) and David Kennedy (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Marion County Commissioner.
Tim McAteer Democrat
- Supports protecting taxpayer dollars and demanding transparent budgeting
- Wants to focus county spending on essentials such as roads, safety and infrastructure
- Supports small businesses and local jobs
Per the campaign site.
About Tim McAteer
McAteer is the owner of McAteer's Restaurant in Fairmont, established in 1958, and has run the business for more than 40 years, per the campaign site. He is a graduate of Fairmont Senior High School and Fairmont State University, a notary public, and a member of the Marion County Chamber of Commerce and the Knights of Columbus, per the campaign site.
David Kennedy Republican
David Kennedy is the Republican nominee for Marion County Commissioner. Kennedy previously served on Fairmont City Council, per The Dominion Post. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
2 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Marion County Commissioner, per the West Virginia Secretary of State's certified candidate database.
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These seats are elected by district; only the district covering your address is on your ballot.
Marion County is split across 6 West Virginia Senate and House districts.
Find your districts by addressWest Virginia Senate: 2 districtsDistricts 2, 13
West Virginia Senate District 2Chris Claypole (D) · Toby Heaney (R)
Chris Claypole Democrat
- Supports updating the school funding formula and setting standards for private, charter, and homeschool options
- Supports preserving Medicaid access and expanding PEIA coverage
- Supports upgrading roads, water systems, sewage, and broadband infrastructure
Per the campaign site.
About Chris Claypole
Chris was born and raised in Monongalia County and now lives in Mannington in Marion County, per the campaign site. He splits his time between work in commissioned sales and management and work in the behavioral and mental health field, per the campaign site.
Toby Heaney Republican
- Supports granting in-state tuition to veterans regardless of GI Bill status
- Supports legislation to combat predatory claims practices targeting veterans
- Supports eliminating unnecessary occupational licensing requirements
Per the campaign site.
About Toby Heaney
Toby is a retired Army combat veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom who began his military career at 17 and served 24 years, per the campaign site. He holds a bachelor's degree in finance from Fairmont State University, an MBA from the University of Charleston, and a master's degree in economics from West Virginia University, where he is now pursuing doctoral studies, per the campaign site.
Chris Claypole (Democrat), Toby Heaney (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for West Virginia Senate District 2. 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.
Full race pageWest Virginia Senate District 13John Williams (D) · Taylor Richmond (Libertarian) · Mike Oliverio (R)
John Williams Democrat
John Williams is a financial advisor from Morgantown who has represented Monongalia County in the West Virginia House of Delegates since 2016, per the West Virginia Legislature's official website. He currently serves as House minority chair of the Finance committee. Williams announced a campaign for the Senate District 13 seat in December 2025, saying his focus is on cost of living, child care, housing and health care costs facing families, per West Virginia Watch. No campaign website for the Senate campaign was found as of September 20, 2026.
Taylor Richmond Libertarian
Taylor Richmond is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for West Virginia Senate District 13 on the Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate list.
Mike Oliverio Republican Incumbent
Mike served as a Lieutenant and Captain in the United States Army Reserve from 1985 to 1993, per the campaign site. For 38 years he has run his own business as an insurance and financial advisor, and he has served in the West Virginia Legislature since 1992, currently chairing the Senate Pensions Committee, per the campaign site.
John Williams (Democrat), Taylor Richmond (Libertarian), Mike Oliverio (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for West Virginia Senate District 13. Mike Oliverio 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. 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.
Full race pageWest Virginia House: 4 districtsDistricts 73, 74, 75, 76
West Virginia House District 73Kit (kathleen) Ford (D) · Frank Sturm (R)
Kit (kathleen) Ford Democrat
Kit (kathleen) Ford is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for West Virginia House District 73 on the Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Frank Sturm Republican
Frank Sturm is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for West Virginia House District 73 on the Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Kit (kathleen) Ford (Democrat), Frank Sturm (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for West Virginia House District 73. 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.
Full race pageWest Virginia House District 74Frankie Delapas (D) · Guy Ward (R)
Frankie Delapas Democrat
Frankie Delapas is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for West Virginia House District 74 on the Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Guy Ward Republican Incumbent
- Public safety, including higher pay for State Troopers
- Support for teacher and state employee compensation
- Election integrity improvements
Per the campaign site.
About Guy Ward
Guy is currently serving as the Delegate for District 74, per the campaign site. He describes putting Marion County first while representing the district in the House of Delegates, per the campaign site.
Frankie Delapas (Democrat), Guy Ward (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for West Virginia House District 74. Guy Ward 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.
Full race pageWest Virginia House District 75Linda Longstreth (D) · Phil Mallow (R)
Linda Longstreth Democrat
Linda Longstreth currently serves as a Marion County Commissioner, per the West Virginia Secretary of State. She previously served as a Democratic member of the West Virginia House of Delegates from Marion County, per a West Virginia Legislature press release. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Phil Mallow Republican Incumbent
Phil Mallow represents House District 75 in Marion County and is retired from UPS management, per the West Virginia Legislature. He chairs the Courts Committee and the interim Volunteer Fire Departments and Emergency Medical Services Committee. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Linda Longstreth (Democrat), Phil Mallow (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for West Virginia House District 75. Phil Mallow 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.
Full race pageWest Virginia House District 76Rick Garcia (D) · Jon Dodds (R)
Rick Garcia Democrat Incumbent
Rick Garcia represents House District 76 in Marion County, per the West Virginia Legislature, which lists no additional biography for him. He serves as minority vice chair of the Education Committee. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Jon Dodds Republican
Jon Dodds is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for West Virginia House District 76 on the Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Rick Garcia (Democrat), Jon Dodds (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for West Virginia House District 76. Rick Garcia 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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West Virginia's field is the Secretary of State's candidate database for the November 3, 2026 general election. Party nominees were chosen at the May 12 primary. All 100 House of Delegates districts are up; each of the 17 Senate districts has two senators on staggered terms, so one seat per district is on the ballot, and a few districts also fill an unexpired term. Most judicial and board of education races are nonpartisan and were decided at the May election. Unopposed candidates still appear on the ballot.
Who is on the ballot in Marion County, West Virginia on November 3, 2026?
Marion County sample ballot 2026: see where the county commissioner, west virginia senate and west virginia house candidates stand on roads, jobs and schools. Every candidate profile on this page names the official filing or campaign source it came from.
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Candidate roster last updated Sep 25, 2026 from official election sources.