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West Virginia State House — District 8

General Election November 3, 2026 · 2 candidates filed · 2 active
The Race

2 candidates filed for the 2026 State House election in West Virginia District 8. General election on Nov 3, 2026.

Primary
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General
Nov 3, 2026
Candidates
2 active / 2 filed
Total Raised
$28K
Outside Spending
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Total Spent
$2K
Cash on Hand
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Incumbent
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Candidate Fundraising
Steven L. SmithR
Raised
$14K
Cash
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Bill BellRInc.
Raised
$14K
Cash
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District
Population
18,329
Median HH Income
$61K
Unemployment
5.8%
Bachelor's+
15.3%
Veterans
N/A
Median Age
46.7
Mean HH Income
N/A
Poverty Rate
15.7%
HS or Higher
87.6%
Median Home Value
$136K
Median Rent
$760/mo
Owner-Occupied
87.3%
Under 18 / 65+
N/A