Cody Cumpston
Cody Morgan Cumpston is the Democratic candidate for the West Virginia House of Delegates, District 6 race. He will be representing Marshall County. Cumpston is a Marshall County native. He grew up in Cameron and now resides in Moundsville with his wife, Erica, and two daughters. Cumpston served in the military for four years and later returned to West Virginia. He now works in the construction business with 20 years of experience. He is also a member of IBEW Local 141. Locally, Cumpston is a member of the Moundsville Land Reuse Committee, the Moundsville Planning Commission and is president of Marshall County Mutual Aid. He is also running for District 3 Male Representative on the Marshall County Democratic Executive Community. Some of his priorities include affordability, workers rights, family, job creation, infrastructure, reproductive freedom, individual freedom and ending hunger.
· Candidate campaign website & Ballotpedia (secondary source)
Campaign site
“My name is Cody Cumpston, and Marshall County has always been home. My wife, Erica, and I have shared 20 wonderful years of marriage, raising our two daughters right here in this community. I am committed to making West Virginia a place where our kids and yours can build a future, succeed, and truly thrive.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey) “I care deeply about policies that help working-class families get ahead. I have lived and worked in this community my whole life, and I understand the challenges people face. I want to focus on creating good jobs, strengthening unions, lowering everyday costs, supporting local businesses, and making sure our kids have real opportunities right here in West Virginia.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey) “I'm Cody Cumpston, a lifelong West Virginian, union member, and community-first neighbor running to represent District 6.”
(Cody Cumpston Campaign Website)Don Dewitt
Donald DeWitt is the Republican candidate for the House of Delegates, District 6 race. DeWitt is a 58-year-old Moundville resident. He earned a bachelor’s degree in English from West Liberty State College. DeWitt has a background of around 20 years in law enforcement. He was hired as a patrolman in Moundsville in 1998. He moved to the detective role for the department in 2012. Following his detective career, DeWitt became McMechen’s police chief in 2018. Currently, he works as a court security officer at the Federal Building in Wheeling. DeWitt ran for Marshall County magistrate in 2020. In 2024, he ran for Moundsville City Council at-large and won. In the 2026 primary, DeWitt defeated incumbent Del. Jeff Stephens. His campaign focuses include reducing taxes/strengthening the economy, improving education systems, improving healthcare and supporting the coal industry.
“My name is Don DeWitt. I am a retired Detective Sergeant and former Chief of Police. I am a graduate of West Liberty State collage and a resident of Marshall County. I have live in Moundsville for over 25 with my wife and two granddaughters.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey) “I pride myself on honesty, integrity, and hard work. I have protected and served the community as a police officer for 25 years and would would like to protect WV values and continue to serve the citizens of district six as a member of the House of Delegates.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey) “I am passionate about the state and especially my district and the people in it. As an officer I have seen the problems facing our citizens. So the criminal laws of our state would be among one of my passions in public policy. I would also like to focus on government spending and the economy as well. Id like to help bring spending down while providing more jobs and opportunities to our citizens.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey)