West Virginia State House District 69

Current seat holder: Keith Marple (Republican).

Jocelyn Blackwell

Jocelyn Blackwell is a West Virginia native and social services worker. Blackwell first started her career in children and youth crisis stabilization. Blackwell later worked with the Title 19 IDD/DD waiver, doing service coordination and behavioral support with her clients. Blackwell says she eventually realized her calling was to work with children and families in crisis that were involved with the court. Blackwell has provided treatment coordination, program support and facilitation, as well as advocating for children and families in her community. Blackwell says she aims to take these experiences and use them to support the average West Virginian family if elected to office. Blackwell says her other priorities include addressing gaps in the healthcare system and improve rural infrastructure in the state. She won the primary over Lou Assaro when she received 60.3% of the vote. Blackwell will face Danny Hamrick in the general election on Nov. 3.

· Candidate campaign website & Ballotpedia (secondary source)

Campaign site

“Together, we can build a brighter future for West Virginia.” (Jocelyn Blackwell Campaign Website)
“Empowering our community through dedicated service.” (Jocelyn Blackwell Campaign Website)

Danny Hamrick

Danny Hamrick was born and raised in West Virginia. Hamrick is a small business owner and a former member of the House of Delegates. Hamrick graduated from Liberty High School in Clarksburg, West Virginia, and he got his bachelor’s degree in strategic leadership from Fairmont State. Hamrick served as a member of the House of Delegates representing District 48 from 2012-2022. Hamrick is looking to return to the House of Delegates after he lost the primary to Keith Marple in 2022. Hamrick has been a part of the Harrison County Republican Executive Committee since 2008. Hamrick says he wants to help strengthen and grow West Virginia’s economy, help to reform the education system in the state and to support local businesses. Hamrick won the primary against the incumbent Keith Marple when we received 43.8% of the vote. Hamrick will face Democratic candidate Jocelyn Blackwell in the general election on Nov. 3

“Outside of public service, I'm an entrepreneur and automotive locksmith, which keeps me connected to the day-to-day realities facing working families and local businesses. I understand what it means to work hard, and deal with the impact government decisions have on real people.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey)
“I bring proven conservative leadership and real legislative experience. Having served ten years in the West Virginia House of Delegates, I know how to get results, fight for our district, and stand up for our values. Voters can count on me to be a strong voice for limited government, fiscal responsibility, public safety, and the rights and freedoms of West Virginians.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey)
“I am especially passionate about policies that strengthen West Virginia families, grow our economy, and keep government accountable to the people. That includes economic development, support for small businesses, tax relief, and reducing unnecessary regulations that hold back job creation and entrepreneurship.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey)