WV · Candidate
Charles Hartzog
RCandidate
On the ballot Nov 3, 2026: West Virginia House of Delegates District 12
Biography
Charles Hartzog is the Republican candidate for the West Virginia House of Delegates, District 12, in the November 3, 2026 general election, after advancing from the May 12, 2026 primary.[1][2] In a Ballotpedia survey, he said his main goal is to bring more businesses to West Virginia.[3]
Hartzog graduated from Parkersburg High School.[1] In a Ballotpedia survey, he said he has lived in West Virginia since 2018 and is enrolled in online college courses, with graduation expected at the end of 2027.[3]
Hartzog said in the survey that bringing in businesses would generate business and property tax revenue, which he said would allow the state to reduce income taxes and expand education and medical care.[3] He also said he would like to improve the education system and that the state's teachers are dedicated but underpaid.[3]
- 1.Charles Hartzog - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.West Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2026 · Ballotpedia Reference
- 3.Charles Hartzog - Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey · Ballotpedia Candidate's own words
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
West Virginia House of Delegates District 12
Charles Hartzog is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for West Virginia House of Delegates District 12 as R. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.
