Democratic women gain 8 seats in the House, moving the needle in the male-dominated chamber

By: Lori Kersey, Amelia Ferrell Knisely

Outlets: West Virginia Watch

Published: November 5, 2026

Words: 1,021

Last Updated: 4 days, 9 hours ago

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Democratic women made strides in West Virginia on Election Day, winning eight seats in the House of Delegates.

West Virginia’s Legislature has the fewest number of women lawmakers, with just 12 Republican and Democratic women serving in the House.

In 2027, that number will grow to 19.

“I am so excited for the breadth of representation for women that we are going to have in the West Virginia House,” said Del. Kayla Young, D-Kanawha. “We’re …

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