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Marion County, West Virginia

West Virginia Senate District 2

2 candidates are tracked for West Virginia Senate District 2 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Chris Claypole and Toby Heaney. Candidate information follows official Marion County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

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.

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. 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 › Marion County › West Virginia Senate District 2

Chris Claypole

Democrat

Top priorities
  • 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.

Biography

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.

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Toby Heaney

Republican

Top priorities
  • 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.

Biography

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.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for West Virginia Senate District 2 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for West Virginia Senate District 2 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Chris Claypole and Toby Heaney. Candidate information follows official Marion County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the West Virginia Senate District 2 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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Candidate profiles
Chris Claypole, full profileToby Heaney, full profileOfficial West Virginia election office