Tonya Patrick Shuler is the Democratic candidate for the West Virginia House of Delegates in District 20. She is a resident of Hurricane in Putnam County and has previously been involved in local Democratic politics. Shuler appeared on the ballot for the Putnam County Democratic Executive Committee in 2018. She later became the Democratic candidate for House District 20 in the 2026 election. Shuler won the Democratic nomination without opposition in the May 2026 primary and will face Republican incumbent Sarah Drennan in the November general election. Publicly available information about Shuler’s background and campaign is limited compared with some of the other candidates in the race. A current voter guide lists her as a candidate but does not identify a campaign website or published questionnaire as of September 2026. Because of that, there is not enough publicly documented information to give a detailed account of her policy positions without relying heavily on campaign material or making assumptions. Her campaign and candidacy can still be examined through her background in Putnam County, her decision to run and the issues she would prioritize if elected.