Current seat holder: Jeff Eldridge (Republican).
Ryan Cledith Elkins is a Democrat running for the House of Delegates in District 30. He is from Hamlin in Lincoln County and is a first-time candidate for elected office. Elkins founded the Lincoln County Community Outreach Program, a nonprofit organization focused on helping people in his community. He has also worked with Marshall University’s Collegiate Recovery Community, where he has supported students dealing with substance use and recovery. Elkins earned a degree in substance abuse counseling and later completed a bachelors degree in social work. During his campaign, Elkins has focused on issues including addiction and recovery services, mental health, education, health care, roads and infrastructure, clean water and support for working families. Elkins won the Democratic nomination for District 30 and will face Republican incumbent Jeff Eldridge in the November general election.
Jeff Eldridge is the Republican incumbent representing District 30 in the House of Delegates which covers Lincoln County. Eldridge has a bachelor’s degree and a masters degree from Marshall University, including studies in education, counseling, and other education-related matters. Eldridge serves on interim committees dealing with transportation accountability, energy and public works, and volunteer fire departments and emergency medical services.