Current seat holder: Marty Gearheart (Republican).
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 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.
Marty Gearheart is the Republican incumbent representing House of Delegates District 37 in Mercer County. Gearheart currently serves as the House Majority Whip and has represented Mercer County in the Legislature for multiple terms. He was first elected to the House in 2010, later served several terms representing District 27, and returned to the Legislature in 2021. He has represented District 37 since 2023. Gearheart earned a bachelor’s degree from Concord University and is the managing member of Gearheart Enterprises LLC, a Bluefield-based business. In the Legislature, Gearheart chairs the Revenue Committee and serves on the Finance, Investments and Rules committees. He has sponsored legislation on issues including transportation funding, education, economic development, and business regulations. During a 2026 debate with his challenger Treyvon Simmons, Gearheart discussed helping small businesses find state and local resources. He also said businesses can benefit from knowing where to find economic development assistance. Gearheart won the Republican primary without opposition, receiving 813 votes. He will face Simmons in the November general election.