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West Virginia · West Virginia Delegate District 97 · Updated Oct 16, 2026

S. Chris Anders

RepublicanIncumbent

2026 race · West Virginia Delegate District 97

72% chance of winning · race rated Lean R

28%72%

85% chance of winning · race rated Likely R

15%85%
● Lucia Valentine● S. Chris AndersINC
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Background

Current office
West Virginia House of Delegates, HD-97
Experience
State legislature
Past races on file
1 (1 won)

Links: Candidate list (source)

Electoral history

Earlier races in West Virginia, newest first, matched by name in the results archive.

  1. 2024

    House of Delegates · HD-97 Nov 5, 2024

    R · 54.2% · 4,594 votes

    Won

Opponents in 2026