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West Virginia · West Virginia Delegate District 70 · Updated Oct 16, 2026

Shannon Welsh

Democratic

Nominee for this district in 2024

2026 race · West Virginia Delegate District 70

32% chance of winning · race rated Lean R

32%68%

9% chance of winning · race rated Likely R

9%91%
● Shannon Welsh● Paul J. Howe III
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Background

Experience
No elected office
Past races on file
1 (0 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-70 Nov 5, 2024

    D · 43.8% · 2,736 votes

    Lost

Opponents in 2026