Eddie Wagoner
Eddie Wagoner is the Democratic candidate running for House of Delegates District 82. Wagoner earned a high school diploma from Hudson High School in Ohio. He received his bachelor’s degree from Columbia University in 2003 and his law degree from Ohio State University in 2007. He works as an attorney. According to his campaign website, he says, “we need a strong foundation: great schools, modern infrastructure and well-reasoned government policy.” Some of his priorities include reliable roads, investing in education and justice for all. He says he’s interested in giving teachers competitive pay and strengthening early education for students. He says he intends to fund construction and maintenance for Monongalia County roads and seek creative solutions to allow counties and municipalities to fund and maintain secondary roads. Although Wagoner says he is not opposed to technology or the economic opportunities it can bring to the state, he is against “corporate handouts” to data centers. Wagoner says he aims to protect West Virginia’s natural resources and restore local control. He says he is also against Flock cameras. Wagoner will face Republican David Lee McCormick in this election.
· Candidate campaign website & Ballotpedia (secondary source)
Campaign site
“In my personal life, I am an attorney practicing in a small firm in Morgantown. I grew up near Cleveland, went to law school at Ohio State, and moved to West Virginia right after I graduated in 2007. I was drawn to WV by the endless forests and natural beauty. My wife, Alana, and I have built our home here. We are the proud parents of two wonderful kids who attend Mon. County Public Schools.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey) “Public education is priority number one. Great public schools are the foundation on which we will build a better, more prosperous West Virginia. Every child deserves a quality education. I will fight to provide our teachers with the resources they need and the freedom to teach facts, science and reason.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey) “Eddie is a Mountaineer by choice. He grew up near Cleveland, went to law school at Ohio State, and moved to West Virginia right after graduating. He has built his home here with his wife, Alana. They are the proud parents of two wonderful kids who attend Mon County public schools. When he has free time, you can find him walking the trails with his dogs, snowboarding,or tinkering with old cars. Eddie is proud to call Mon County his home, and he is running for the house to make this a great place for all of us.”
(Eddie Wagoner Campaign Website)David McCormick
David Lee McCormick is the incumbent Republican candidate for House of Delegates District 82. He was born in Morgantown and received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from West Virginia University (WVU). He is currently self-employed and owns Omega Commercial Interiors. He is the executive board member of the West Virginia Golf Association. He is running for reelection. According to his website, he touts himselve as “not a career politician, I’m a business owner, neighbor and community partner who understands the challenges our families and employers face because I live them, too.” McCormick’s priorities include trash removal, snow removal, the Vape Safety Act and industrial access roads. Some of the bills in 2026 he sponsored that have been signed into law include House Bill 4418, creating the Tax Efficiency Act of 2026; House Bill 5437, creating the Vape Safety Act; and House Bill 4007, relating to industrial access roads.
Campaign site
“As a business owner, I learned that when there's a problem, you fix it. As your delegate, I've brought that same approach to Charleston — holding trash haulers accountable, securing funding for Route 857, and helping bring city water to Morgan Run Road. I'm David McCormick, working for you every day.”
(David McCormick Campaign Website) “I went 18 days without trash pickup, and like many of you, I was furious. As your delegate, I took action — contacting the company and the Public Service Commission to demand better service. Things are improving, but I'll keep pushing until our community gets the dependable trash service we deserve.”
(David McCormick Campaign Website) “Winter after winter, a few inches of snow can bring Monongalia County to a standstill. That's why I fought for and passed House Bill 2960, creating a pilot program using private contractors to help treat and clear roads locally. It's a common-sense solution to an everyday problem. I'm David McCormick.”
(David McCormick Campaign Website)