Joe Statler is the incumbent Republican candidate for West Virginia House of Delegates District 77. According to the West Virginia Legislature’s website, Statler was first elected to the House in 2014, serving until 2016, and was reelected in 2020. Statler is currently serving as chair of the House Education Committee. He was previously vice chair of House Education. Statler has served as the vice president of the Monongalia County Board of Education and has been part of the MTEC Advisory Board. Statler says his priorities include special education and general funding, school safety, state employee pay, the LOCAL Act and structural support for Fire and EMS. Statler’s district counties are Monongalia and Wetzel. He will be running against Democrat Patricia Bunner in the 2026 general election.
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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