Kerry G. Murphy
Republican
Biography
Kerry G. Murphy is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for West Virginia House District 9 on the Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 21, 2026.
Ritchie County, West Virginia
West Virginia House District 9
Ritchie County, West Virginia
West Virginia House District 9
One candidate is tracked for West Virginia House District 9 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Kerry G. Murphy. Candidate information follows official Ritchie County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
About this race
Kerry G. Murphy (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for West Virginia House District 9; unopposed candidates still appear on West Virginia ballots, so the race is on the ballot but is not contested. 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. One name is on the ballot for this seat.