IndependentNo state or federal office heldLost the 2026 general
James Hendershot
Lost the 2026 race for West Virginia Delegate District 13.
- Last margin
- −50.8
- Lost 2026
- Elections
- 1
- 2026
Source: Wikidata, congress-legislators and Open States; 99chambers legislative records
Every race Hendershot has run
Margin: how far Hendershot finished ahead of (+) or behind (−) the runner-up.
| Year | Office | Stage | Result | Opponents | Share | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | West Virginia House of Delegates, District 13 | General | Lost | Melissa McCrady (R), Marley Umensetter (D) | 9% | −50.8 |
Source: 99chambers results archive; 2026: West Virginia Secretary of State (unofficial)Updated Nov 8, 2026, 7:01 PM ET
Who Hendershot has run against
- Melissa McCrady (R) · 2026 election, lost
Source: 99chambers results archive; 2026: West Virginia Secretary of State (unofficial)
The seat
- West Virginia Delegate District 13 · lean R+49.9 · 53rd most Democratic of 100
Source: 99chambers: presidential results on current lines (MEDSL precinct returns)