Pocahontas County, West Virginia

West Virginia House District 46

2 candidates are tracked for West Virginia House District 46 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Sarah Umberger and Jeff Campbell. Candidate information follows official Pocahontas County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Sarah Umberger (Democrat), Jeff Campbell (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for West Virginia House District 46. Jeff Campbell 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, Jeff Campbell, is on the ballot.

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Sarah Umberger

Democrat

Top priorities

Strengthening public education
Accessible and affordable health care
Addressing rising costs

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Umberger is a longtime Greenbrier County resident and former teacher who has worked with children with special needs, per the campaign site. She has served as a board member for Carnegie Hall and the United Way and has volunteered in community programs providing clothing, food and housing assistance, per the campaign site. She is the wife and mother of combat veterans, per the campaign site.

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Jeff Campbell

Republican Incumbent

Biography

Jeff Campbell works as a teacher and radio broadcaster and represents Greenbrier and Pocahontas counties, per the West Virginia Legislature. Campbell chairs the House Public Education Committee and holds degrees from Concord College and Concord University, per the West Virginia Legislature. 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 46 in 2026?

When is the West Virginia House District 46 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 Pocahontas County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Pocahontas County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Sarah Umberger, full profile Jeff Campbell, full profile Official West Virginia election office