Curtis Shaver

Curtis Shaver is the Democratic candidate for the West Virginia House of Delegates, District 41, in the November 3, 2026 general election, challenging incumbent Republican Jordan Maynor.[1][3] In a Ballotpedia survey, he described himself as a retired CSX railroad conductor with more than 30 years of service who has also served as a Summers County magistrate and as a municipal court judge.[2]

Curtis Shaver graduated from Hinton High School.[1] In a Ballotpedia survey, he said he worked as a CSX railroad conductor for more than 30 years and has served as a Summers County magistrate and as a municipal court judge in Hinton and Ronceverte.[2] He said he has been active in the Summers County Democratic Executive Committee for decades, serving as its secretary, treasurer and chairman.[2]

Shaver was unopposed in the May 12, 2026 Democratic primary.[1] In the survey, he said he is passionate about protecting local communities' right to make decisions that affect them, and he also named rising utility costs, roads, clean water, broadband, public education and affordable health care.[2]

Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.