In race for WV’s 2nd House of Representatives district, three Dems vie for chance to unseat Moore

By: Lori Kersey

Outlets: West Virginia Watch

Published: April 13, 2026

Words: 1,583

Last Updated: 2 months, 3 weeks ago

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Three Democrats are running for the chance to unseat Republican Congressman Riley Moore in West Virginia’s second congressional district.

Democratic voters will choose between Ace Parsi, an Iranian-born community organizer, Stephanie Spears Tomana, a science teacher and youth sports coach, and Steven Wendelin, a navy veteran. The primary election is May 12.

Ace Parsi

Ace Parsi’s family immigrated to the United States when he was 8 years old to escape the authoritarian regime of …

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