Sean Christopher Hornbuckle is the Democratic incumbent representing the West Virginia House of Delegates District 25 in Cabell County. Hornbuckle was born in Huntington and graduated from Huntington High School. He earned a bachelor?s degree and a Master of Business Administration from Marshall University.
Before entering the Legislature, Hornbuckle worked in finance. He has represented the Huntington area in the House for six terms and has served as House minority leader since 2023.
Hornbuckle has been involved in several legislative issues during his time in office. His legislation has addressed economic development, education and government organization. During the 2025 legislative session, he sponsored legislation proposing a constitutional amendment concerning the possession, manufacture and sale of cannabis. He also supported legislation concerning free early childhood education.
Hornbuckle won 74.4% of the vote in the 2024 general election against Republican Connie Beaty. He ran unopposed in the 2026 Democratic primary and is the only candidate on the ballot in the November general election for District 25.