Marty Gearheart is the Republican incumbent representing House of Delegates District 37 in Mercer County. Gearheart currently serves as the House Majority Whip and has represented Mercer County in the Legislature for multiple terms. He was first elected to the House in 2010, later served several terms representing District 27, and returned to the Legislature in 2021. He has represented District 37 since 2023. Gearheart earned a bachelor’s degree from Concord University and is the managing member of Gearheart Enterprises LLC, a Bluefield-based business. In the Legislature, Gearheart chairs the Revenue Committee and serves on the Finance, Investments and Rules committees. He has sponsored legislation on issues including transportation funding, education, economic development, and business regulations. During a 2026 debate with his challenger Treyvon Simmons, Gearheart discussed helping small businesses find state and local resources. He also said businesses can benefit from knowing where to find economic development assistance. Gearheart won the Republican primary without opposition, receiving 813 votes. He will face Simmons in the November general election.