West Virginia State House District 75

Current seat holder: Phil Mallow (Republican).

Linda Longstreth

Linda S. Longstreth is the Democratic candidate for the West Virginia House of Delegates District 75. A native of Mannington, Longstreth earned a bachelor’s degree from Fairmont State College and a master’s degree from West Virginia University (WVU). She served in the U.S. Army Reserves, reaching the rank of staff sergeant. She also worked for the West Virginia Department of Human Services. She has served as administrator of the OIC Training Academy, a program focused on providing women with skills for medical and dental assisting. Longstreth was elected to the West Virginia House of Delegates in 2004 and served for 16 years, representing Marion County. She was elected to the Marion County Commission in 2020 and currently serves as commission president. Her work on the commission has included county budgeting and economic-development efforts. In 2026, she was unable to seek another term on the commission after a court ruling concerning Marion County’s 2021 redistricting. Longstreth won the Democratic nomination for House District 75 in the May 2026 primary and will face Republican incumbent Phil Mallow in November.

“It was brought up that the county didn't have anything really out there to celebrate our 250th anniversary,” (yahoo.com)
“After thinking about it, I knew I I had a flag that said America250. I called Kris [Cinalli] and I said, let's hang it up outside the courthouse, so people can see it.” (yahoo.com)
“I think it's important for the country, the state, the county, that we all celebrate this landmark,” (yahoo.com)

Phil Mallow

Philip Wayne Mallow is the Republican incumbent representing West Virginia House of Delegates District 75 in Marion County. Mallow was born in Cumberland, Maryland, and attended Allegany College of Maryland. Before entering the state legislature, he spent 36 years in management with UPS and is now retired. Mallow was first elected to the House in 2020 and was reelected in 2022 and 2024. He currently serves as chair of the House Courts Committee and also chairs the interim Volunteer Fire Departments and Emergency Medical Services Committee. During his time in the legislature, Mallow has sponsored legislation involving property taxes, fire and EMS funding, water and sewer access, economic development, energy policy, public safety and veterans. In 2026, he was listed as lead sponsor on 39 bills. Mallow has also been involved in efforts to address the Worthington sewer system. In February 2026, the town received a $2 million state grant for sewer rehabilitation after Mallow worked with state officials to seek funding.

“Here in the West Virginia Legislature, we are constantly looking for ways to give back to our senior citizens,” (West Virginia Legislature News Release (wvlegislature.gov))
“As property taxes keep going up and our seniors receive very little, if any, financial increases in their monthly incomes, it is imperative we help them out in any way possible.” (West Virginia Legislature News Release (wvlegislature.gov))
“Since my first days in the House of Delegates, I've had many priorities, but among the top has been helping our seniors,” (West Virginia Legislature News Release (wvlegislature.gov))