Danny Hamrick

Danny Hamrick is the Republican candidate for the West Virginia House of Delegates, District 69, in the November 3, 2026 general election, and a former delegate who represented District 48 from December 2012 to December 2022.[1][2] In a Ballotpedia survey, he described himself as a small business owner and automotive locksmith.[3]

Hamrick graduated from Liberty High School and is self-employed.[1] Ballotpedia's campaign finance history lists him as losing House races in District 41 in 2006, 2008 and 2010, and winning District 48 in 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018 and 2020.[1] In the 2021-2022 session he was vice chair of the Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee and also served on the Education, Government Organization, Political Subdivisions, and Technology and Infrastructure committees.[1]

Hamrick lost the Republican primary for District 69 to Keith Marple in 2022 and again in 2024.[1] On May 12, 2026, he won the Republican primary for the seat with 43.8% of the vote, ahead of incumbent Keith Marple and Andrew Yost.[1]

In a Ballotpedia survey, Hamrick said he is focused on growing the economy, cutting unnecessary regulations, and supporting small businesses.[3] He said he is also passionate about education reform, tax relief, public safety, and constitutional freedoms.[3]

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