Current seat holder: Gary G. Howell (Republican).
Rebecca Holler is the Democratic candidate for House of Delegates District 87, serving Mineral County. Holler says she wants to focus on providing three things to West Virginians; access to affordable childcare, healthcare and housing. She says her other priorities include ensuring veterans and seniors are properly cared for. As a West Virginian, she says she’s focused on protecting the land in the state and providing fresh water for everyone. Holler also says she cares about children and education and wants increased funding for schools.
Gary Howell is the incumbent Republican candidate for House of Delegates District 87, serving Mineral County. Howell was born in Cumberland, Maryland. According to the West Virginia Legislature’s website, he attended Keyser High School, Potomac State College and Frostburg State University. Currently, Howell chairs the House Economic Development Committee and is a member of the Finance and Energy and Public Works committees. During interim meetings, Howell currently co-chairs the Joint Standing Committee on Economic Development. Howell was first elected to the House of Delegates in 2010. He is a member of several groups, such as the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, West Virginia Chapter, and the National Rifle Association.