Jennifer Allyn Bias Bryant
Jennifer Allyn Bias Bryant is a Democratic candidate for the House of Delegates in District 32. She was born and raised in Logan County and now lives in Boone County with her husband and youngest daughter. Bryant grew up in the community of Sharples and became involved in community activism at a young age, including helping oppose school closures and assisting striking United Mine Workers of America miners and their families. Her work experience has included being a waiter, substitute teacher, coal mine clerk, and PTA president. She has also worked on issues involving civil rights, liberties, breastfeeding protections, and community education. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she created and co-hosted “The MOV Public Forum,” a video podcast that interviewed political candidates and community members. Bryant entered the 2026 Democratic primary for House District 32 and won the nomination without opposition. She will face Republican incumbent Josh Holstein in the November general election.
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“Healthy communities require access to strong local hospitals and physician practices. West Virginia should strengthen Medicaid, preserve Certificate of Need protections, avoid legislative overreach that limits our state's ability to attract and retain providers, and invest in health care infrastructure that keeps high-quality physicians, nurses, and specialists practicing here at home.”
(Jennifer Allyn Bias Bryant Campaign Website) “Reliable cell service is no longer a luxury — it is public safety infrastructure. West Virginia should establish a statewide commission to conduct a comprehensive assessment of mobile coverage, identify service gaps, and develop a state-led strategy to expand dependable wireless coverage into underserved communities like ours.”
(Jennifer Allyn Bias Bryant Campaign Website) “Parents deserve educational options but public schools remain the foundation of our education system. If the HOPE program is expected to continue, common sense guardrails must be explored. Legislators must work to ensure that it be financially sustainable, prioritize West Virginia students attending West Virginia schools and funds spent in WV whenever possible, and ensure that taxpayer dollars are focused on the families who truly need assistance. Public schools continue to educate the overwhelming majority of West Virginia children and must remain adequately funded through a revamped school funding formula.”
(Jennifer Allyn Bias Bryant Campaign Website)Josh Holstein
Joshua A. Holstein is a Republican member of the House of Delegates representing District 32 in Boone County. Holstein was first elected to the House in 2020 at age 19, becoming one of the youngest people ever elected to the West Virginia Legislature. He has served on several House committees, including Judiciary, Energy and Public Works, Environment, Infrastructure and Technology, and Legal Services, where he currently serves as vice chair. His legislative work has included bills involving education, substance abuse recovery, child care, infrastructure, taxes, public safety and economic development. In 2025, Holstein was elected chairman of the West Virginia Republican Party, making him the youngest person to hold the position. In August 2026, the state Republican Executive Committee unanimously reelected him to a full four-year term as chairman. Holstein is seeking another term representing District 32 and will face Democratic challenger Jennifer Allyn Bias Bryant in the November 2026 general election.
“I am very passionate about the values and individual freedom side of lawmaking. For example, I value defending and protecting Life, Liberty, and Property. I am Pro-Life, Pro-Second Amendment, support Religious Freedom, and much more.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey) “I think the number one quality that a candidate must possess is the desire to be transparent. Without transparency there is no honesty, trust, integrity, or leadership. I will be the most transparent delegate this district has even seen.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey) “I come from a lower-middle class family, I am young and a first generation college student, and I have never held public office and beholden to no organization or special interest. I think these qualities provide me with a unique perspective that most legislators can not share with their constituents. In other words, I feel that I am able to connect with my district's constituents than any other candidate in the race. I think that this is the defining quality of my candidacy that will make me a successful office holder.”
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