GOP Wins Four of Five West Virginia House Races
Republicans captured four of five contested House of Delegates seats in Districts 10 through 14, with unofficial results reported in Wood County.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Elections
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Republicans won four of five West Virginia House of Delegates races in Districts 10 through 14, with Democrat Dennis Rempel the lone exception in District 12. Republican incumbent Mike Azinger was also re-elected in Senate District 3.
Why it matters
The results determine which party holds the House seats in these districts for the coming legislative session. Azinger's re-election keeps his Senate seat in Republican hands while he pursues tax policy goals.
Unofficial returns show Justin Beanard with nearly 3,000 votes in District 10, Jeff Sandy with 2,600 in District 11, and Melissa McCrady with nearly 2,500 in District 13, while Dave Foggin drew more than 3,300 in District 14. Dennis Rempel, a Democrat, received a little more than 1,700 votes in District 12, and the results have not yet been officially certified.
The players
Mike Azinger
Republican incumbent West Virginia state senator who was re-elected in Senate District 3 and plans to push for making West Virginia a no-income-tax state.
Jeff Sandy
Republican West Virginia House of Delegates winner in District 11 who previously served as a Cabinet Secretary under Governor Jim Justice.
The details
Republicans Justin Beanard, Jeff Sandy, Melissa McCrady and Dave Foggin won their House of Delegates races, while Democrat Dennis Rempel took the District 12 seat. Republican incumbent Mike Azinger was re-elected in Senate District 3, and he spoke about the win Tuesday evening.
Timeline
Election results were reported on Tuesday evening, November 3, 2026.
The results remain unofficial pending certification.
Azinger plans to pursue income tax reduction efforts in the next legislative session.
Political Context
Azinger's stated goal of making West Virginia a no-income-tax state extends the ongoing state debate over reducing personal income taxes. Opposition to such cuts has typically centered on concerns about the state's revenue needs for public services.
The new House and Senate members will shape state laws on taxes and spending once they take office. Residents may see changes to income tax policy if Azinger's proposals advance in the next session.
The takeaway
Election outcomes in these districts directly determine which priorities, including tax policy, gain traction in West Virginia's legislature. Following the certified results will clarify the final lineup.
What happens next
Azinger has said he will work toward making West Virginia a no-income-tax state when the next legislative session convenes.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Wtap.
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