West Virginia State House District 25 (unopposed)

Current seat holder: Sean Hornbuckle (Democrat).

Sean Hornbuckle

Sean Christopher Hornbuckle is the Democratic incumbent representing the 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’s introduced 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.

“It is my honor to be selected as the flag-bearer for our party and lead us in a way that helps guide us, as a Legislature, to do the hard work of making the decisions and the changes that we can all be proud to share with the nation and with the world,” (West Virginia Legislature News Release (wvlegislature.gov))
“I don't worry about the minority being small right now because I know we're talented, skilled and often serve as the voice of reason to speak up for all West Virginians.” (West Virginia Legislature News Release (wvlegislature.gov))
“I've traveled across the country with him, and he not only serves his district well, but he represents our entire state well, and it's an honor to have him as a colleague.” (West Virginia Legislature News Release (wvlegislature.gov))