Guy Ward is the Republican candidate for the West Virginia House of Delegates representing District 74 in Marion County. Ward was born and raised in Grafton and graduated from Grafton High School in 1974 before attending Fairmont State College, where he earned an associate of applied science degree. He worked for more than 33 years as a material analyst for FirstEnergy before retiring in 2011. Ward began his career in public service on the White Hall Town Council in 1997. He later served on the Marion County Commission and was elected mayor of White Hall in 2013, a position he held until 2019. Ward was first elected to the West Virginia House of Delegates in 2016 and was reelected in 2020. During his previous legislative service, he served on committees including Energy, Government Organization, Health and Human Resources, Small Business, Industry and Labor, and Fire Departments and EMS. After former Del. Mike DeVault resigned in January 2026, Gov. Patrick Morrisey appointed Ward to represent District 74. Ward is now seeking election to the seat.
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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