Treyvon Shaun Simmons

Treyvon Shaun Simmons is the Democratic candidate for West Virginia House of Delegates District 37, representing Mercer County. Simmons is from Bluefield and currently serves on the Bluefield Board of Directors, representing District 1. He was first elected to the board in 2021 and was reelected in 2025. He made history as the youngest person elected to the Bluefield Board of Directors. Simmons is also the owner of Simmons Officiating, a wedding and vow renewal service. Simmons announced his campaign for the House in January 2026. His campaign has focused on issues including affordable child care, public education and access to healthcare. He has described himself as an advocate for working families and underserved communities. During an April debate with Republican incumbent Marty Gearheart, Simmons also discussed ways to help small businesses and local entrepreneurs. He argued that people with business ideas can face too much red tape when trying to get started. Simmons won the Democratic primary without opposition, receiving 635 votes. He will face Gearheart in the November general election.