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McDowell County, West Virginia

West Virginia House District 34

2 candidates are tracked for West Virginia House District 34 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Tara "Babyt" Sexton and Barry C. Marcum. Candidate information follows official McDowell County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Tara "Babyt" Sexton (Democrat), Barry C. Marcum (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for West Virginia House District 34. 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.

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.

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Tara "Babyt" Sexton

Democrat

Biography

Tara "Babyt" Sexton is the Democratic nominee for West Virginia House District 34, representing McDowell County. No campaign website was found as of September 21, 2026.

Barry C. Marcum

Republican

Biography

Barry C. Marcum is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for West Virginia House District 34 on the Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate list. 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 34 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for West Virginia House District 34 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Tara "Babyt" Sexton and Barry C. Marcum. Candidate information follows official McDowell County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the West Virginia House District 34 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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Tara "Babyt" Sexton, full profileBarry C. Marcum, full profileOfficial West Virginia election office