Current seat holder: Joe Statler (Republican).
Patricia Bunner is the Democratic candidate running for House of Delegates District 77. While she doesn’t have much of an online presence, Bunner describes herself on her LinkedIn profile as “an international conservation consultant, banking and securities lawyer, Congressional lobbyist . Democrat State and National Committees, historian, land use specialist, advisor at the National Science Foundation, dress designer, painter, poet, classical and jazz pianist . and criminal defense lawyer.” She currently resides in Fairview, West Virginia. Bunner says she would like for people to speak up and protect their Constitutional rights. She has also voiced support of fair wages. Bunner will face Republican incumbent Joe Statler in the general election.
Joe Statler is the incumbent Republican candidate for West Virginia House of Delegates District 77. According to the West Virginia Legislature’s website , Statler was first elected to the House in 2014, serving until 2016, and was reelected in 2020. Statler is currently serving as chair of the House Education Committee. He was previously vice chair of House Education. Statler has served as the vice president of the Monongalia County Board of Education and has been part of the MTEC Advisory Board. Statler says his priorities include special education and general funding, school safety, state employee pay, the LOCAL Act and structural support for Fire and EMS. Statler’s district counties are Monongalia and Wetzel. He will be running against Democrat Patricia Bunner in the 2026 general election.