West Virginia State House District 15

Current seat holder: Erica Moore (Republican).

Erica Moore

Erica Moore is a Republican member of the House of Delegates representing District 15, which includes Roane and Wirt counties. She was appointed to the House in 2023 and was elected to the seat in 2024. Moore grew up in Parkersburg and has lived in Roane County with her husband for more than 30 years. They have three sons. Moore graduated from West Virginia University with a degree in computer science. Before joining the legislature, Moore worked for the City of Spencer and helped manage her family’s oil and gas business. She currently serves as an assistant majority leader in the House. Her committee assignments include Economic Development, Energy and Manufacturing, Energy and Public Works, and Environment, Infrastructure, and Technology. Her legislative work has included issues involving education, energy, economic development and elections.

Campaign site

“Delegate Erica Moore represents District 15 in the West Virginia House of Delegates and serves as Assistant Majority Leader. She's a leader in the legislature and a tireless advocate for our communities.” (Erica Moore Campaign Website)
“Erica raised her three sons here and knows that our small town way of life is irreplaceable.” (Erica Moore Campaign Website)

Tye Ward

Tye Ward (Libertarian Party) is a 2026 candidate for the West Virginia House of Delegates representing District 15 (Roane, Wirt Counties) on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot.

“I am a candidate running on the principle of protecting your natural rights. I support an economic policy of free market, capitalism, and reducing the influence of government on business and individuals. I am a blue-collar business owner not a politician. I am running to improve the lives of the people in my community and my children.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey)
“I support the individual and they're right to live their life as they see fit so long as they are not harming anyone else. I believe that the government that governance the most locally and to the smallest degree is the easiest to hold accountable and the most effective. I believe, lower taxes, lower spending, and less regulation is West Virginia's path to success” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey)