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Marion County, West Virginia

West Virginia House District 74

2 candidates are tracked for West Virginia House District 74 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Frankie Delapas and Guy Ward. Candidate information follows official Marion County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

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.

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, Guy Ward, is on the ballot.

West Virginia › Marion County › West Virginia House District 74

Frankie Delapas

Democrat

Biography

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

Top priorities
  • Public safety, including higher pay for State Troopers
  • Support for teacher and state employee compensation
  • Election integrity improvements

Per the campaign site.

Biography

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.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for West Virginia House District 74 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for West Virginia House District 74 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Frankie Delapas and Guy Ward. Candidate information follows official Marion County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the West Virginia House District 74 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 Marion County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official Marion 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 76Marion County CommissionerWest Virginia Senate District 2See all 7 Marion County races
Candidate profiles
Frankie Delapas, full profileGuy Ward, full profileOfficial West Virginia election office