WV · Candidate
Christopher Ratliff
INDCandidate
On the ballot Nov 3, 2026: West Virginia House of Delegates District 45
Biography
Christopher Ratliff is an independent write-in candidate for the West Virginia House of Delegates, District 45, in the November 3, 2026 general election.[1][3] In a Ballotpedia survey, he described himself as a certified journeyman electrician, general contractor and small business owner.[2]
Christopher Ratliff graduated from Oak Hill High School.[1] According to Ballotpedia, he had filed as a Republican for District 50 but did not appear on the ballot for the May 12, 2026 Republican primary.[1] In the survey, he said he withdrew from the partisan race to run as an independent in Fayette County.[2]
In the survey, Ratliff listed supporting local jobs and small businesses, utility reform, and neighborhood restoration and landlord accountability as his key messages.[2] He also said he supports legalizing adult recreational use of cannabis, and that he is not accepting contributions or endorsements.[2]
- 1.Christopher Ratliff - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Christopher Ratliff: Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey, 2026 · Ballotpedia Candidate's own words
- 3.West Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2026 · Ballotpedia Reference
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
West Virginia House of Delegates District 45
Christopher Ratliff is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for West Virginia House of Delegates District 45 as IND. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.
