Ohio County, West Virginia

West Virginia House District 4

2 candidates are tracked for West Virginia House District 4 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Joe Jividen and Derek Ennis. Candidate information follows official Ohio County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Joe Jividen (Democrat), Derek Ennis (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for West Virginia House District 4. 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.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot.

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Joe Jividen

Democrat

Top priorities

Lower everyday costs and expand childcare access
Restore decision-making authority to counties and communities
Transparency, fiscal responsibility and a government focused on results

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Joe Jividen is a teacher at Wheeling Country Day School and coordinator of its Learning on Location program, per the Wheeling Intelligencer. A Wheeling native with more than 15 years of classroom experience, he holds a master's degree in education from West Liberty University and serves on the board of Holy Family Childcare. This is his first run for public office.

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Derek Ennis

Republican

Biography

Derek Ennis sells air-cleaning products for manufacturing settings, per The Intelligencer. Ennis spent more than 13 years in coal mining safety roles with CONSOL Energy and Murray Energy, and has worked in construction management and as a corporate trainer for mine protection fire brigades, per The Intelligencer. Ennis grew up in West Liberty, graduated from Wheeling Park High School in 1997, and holds a master's degree in safety management from Marshall University, per The Intelligencer. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for West Virginia House District 4 in 2026?

When is the West Virginia House District 4 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 Ohio County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Joe Jividen, full profile Derek Ennis, full profile Official West Virginia election office