3 candidates are tracked for West Virginia House District 13 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Marley Umensetter, James Hendershot Jr and Melissa McCrady. Candidate information follows official Wood County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Marley Umensetter (Democrat), James Hendershot Jr (Independent), Melissa McCrady (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for West Virginia House District 13. 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.
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Democrat
Marley Umensetter is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for West Virginia House District 13 on the Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate list. Umensetter has lived in District 13 for most of her life and describes herself on her campaign site as a mother and a student active in her community, per the campaign site.
Independent
James Hendershot Jr is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for West Virginia House District 13 on the Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Republican
Melissa McCrady is the Republican nominee for House District 13. She is a project engineer and manager and co-owner of J&M Bookstore, per WTAP. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Who is running for West Virginia House District 13 in 2026?
3 candidates are tracked for West Virginia House District 13 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Marley Umensetter, James Hendershot Jr and Melissa McCrady. Candidate information follows official Wood County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the West Virginia House District 13 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 Wood County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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