Eric J. Tarr is the Republican incumbent representing West Virginia Senate District 4 and is running for another term in 2026. He was first elected to the state Senate in 2018 and is from Scott Depot. Tarr has a background in business and finance and has served as chairman of the Senate Finance Committee. During his time in the legislature, he has worked on issues including the state budget, taxes, higher education and economic development. Tarr has also pushed for changes to how West Virginia’s public universities are funded, including using performance and workforce outcomes. His campaign has focused on economic growth, technical education, higher education and tax policy.
Tarr is unopposed as both of his challengers were declared ineligible.