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Putnam County, West Virginia

West Virginia House District 20

2 candidates are tracked for West Virginia House District 20 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Tonya Patrick Shuler and Sarah Drennan. Candidate information follows official Putnam County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Tonya Patrick Shuler (Democrat), Sarah Drennan (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for West Virginia House District 20. Sarah Drennan 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, Sarah Drennan, is on the ballot.

West Virginia › Putnam County › West Virginia House District 20

Tonya Patrick Shuler

Democrat

Biography

Tonya Patrick Shuler is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for West Virginia House District 20 on the Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.

Sarah Drennan

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Describes herself as a supporter of the Constitution and Bill of Rights
  • Says she is committed to keeping Putnam County and West Virginia places where families can thrive

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Drennan is a NICU nurse with experience caring for critically ill newborns, per the campaign site. That clinical background has shaped Drennan's perspective on health care and family policy, per the campaign site. Drennan is also involved in community activities in Putnam County, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for West Virginia House District 20 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for West Virginia House District 20 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Tonya Patrick Shuler and Sarah Drennan. Candidate information follows official Putnam County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the West Virginia House District 20 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 Putnam County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official Putnam County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Putnam County Commissioner (District 1)Putnam County Commissioner (District 3)Putnam County Commissioner, Unexpired TermSee all 9 Putnam County races
Candidate profiles
Tonya Patrick Shuler, full profileSarah Drennan, full profileOfficial West Virginia election office