James “JJ” Hendershot is a Parkersburg resident and Independent candidate seeking the District 13 seat in the House of Delegates. Hendershot attended West Virginia University at Parkersburg, where he graduated with a Business Administration degree. His professional background includes work in marketing and social media, and his public professional profile lists employment with Leaf Home in Vienna. In 2024, Hendershot ran as a Republican for Parkersburg City Council District 3. He received 119 votes, or 36.96%, in the Republican primary and lost to Roger E. Brown. Hendershot is running for the legislature as an Independent rather than a Republican.
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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