West Virginia State House District 67

Current seat holder: Elias Coop-Gonzalez (Republican).

Mandy Smith Weirich

Mandy Weirich is a Democratic candidate for the West Virginia House of Delegates District 67. She lives in Elkins and works as a service assistant professor in West Virginia University’s (WVU) School of Social Work. She also coordinates programs in online social work education and gerontology for the school. Weirich previously worked as a police officer and an Adult Protective Services worker. She has described herself as a caregiver, mother, wife of a veteran and daughter of Appalachia. She was the Democratic nominee for West Virginia Senate District 11 in 2024 but lost the general election to Republican Robbie Morris. In 2026, she is running for House District 67 against Republican Les Mallow. Her campaign priorities include affordable healthcare, stronger public schools, economic security, workers’ rights and greater local control over development decisions. She says that state government should place the needs of rural residents and working families ahead of large corporate interests.

“I think every instructor in every classroom should have the ability to lock the door while they're teaching a class,” (wvmetronews.com)

Les Mallow

Les Mallow is the Republican candidate for the West Virginia House of Delegates District 67. He earned a bachelor’s degree in interdepartmental studies and a master’s degree in education from West Virginia University (WVU). He later received Juris Master and Juris Doctor degrees from the Appalachian School of Law. During law school, he served as an extern to retired Virginia Supreme Court Justice Elizabeth McClanahan. Mallow is making his first run for public office. His campaign priorities include public service, economic development, small business growth, strong schools and keeping young families in West Virginia. He advanced unopposed from the 2026 Republican primary and faces Democrat Mandy Weirich in the general election.

· Candidate campaign website & Ballotpedia (secondary source)

Campaign site

“I'm running for the West Virginia House of Delegates because I believe our state is strongest when leadership is grounded in real experience, shared values, and a genuine commitment to serve. West Virginia has made meaningful progress, and I want to help build on that work with steady, practical leadership focused on results.I believe public service demands preparation, honesty, and accountability — not empty promises or political theater.” (Les Mallow Campaign Website)
“I believe in strong schools, safe communities, and an economy that rewards work and keeps families here at home. Most importantly, I'm a husband and father. My wife, Madison, and our children keep my priorities grounded and remind me every day why public service matters.” (Les Mallow Campaign Website)
“I'm running for office to help move our Mountain State forward — so our children, our grandchildren, and future generations can build their lives right here at home.” (Les Mallow Campaign Website)