Eugene Michael Chiarelli, also known as Geno Chiarelli, is the incumbent Republican candidate for House of Delegates District 78. He is from Morgantown. Prior to entering public service, Chiarelli worked as a substance abuse counselor and child protective services worker in Marion County. He currently has a lead role with business development and public affairs at WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital. He says his priorities include empowering the business community, improving quality of life in Morgantown, advancing healthcare, protecting children and creating opportunities for families in southeast Monongalia County. He has sponsored several bills in the House. Most recently, in 2026, Chiarelli was a sponsor on three bills that became law, including House Bill 4412, requiring certain websites to utilize age verification methods to prevent minors from accessing content; House Bill 5582, extending program for drug screening of applicants for TANF; and House Bill 5622, regarding amendments to city charters. Chiarelli will face Democratic candidate Michael Wendell in November.
Demolition Slated For Thurmond Area Of New River Gorge Despite Protests
Construction and building removal work is scheduled to begin in late November in the Prince, Thurmond and Brookside areas of New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, despite resistance.
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