Shannon Welsh is from Clarksburg, West Virginia. Welsh has worked in the medical, tech, and finance fields, and she is currently working a real estate agent. Welsh earned her bachelor’s degree in political science from West Virginia University in 2014, and she later earned her Masters in Business Management from Capella University in 2024. Welsh wants to support people who are struggling, make West Virginia safer, and to help facilitate small business and job growth in the state. Welsh also wants to support working families and bring thoughtful decision-making to the House of Delegates. This is Welsh’s second time running for District 70 of the House of Delegates; she ran in 2024 when she lost to incumbent Mickey Petitto. Welsh faced Jackson Howe in the primary and won 53% of the vote. Welsh will face Paul Howe in the general election on November 3rd.