WV · Candidate
Don Dewitt
RCandidate
On the ballot Nov 3, 2026: West Virginia House of Delegates District 6
Biography
Don Dewitt is the Republican candidate for the West Virginia House of Delegates, District 6, in the November 3, 2026 general election.[1][2] He defeated incumbent Jeffrey Stephens in the Republican primary on May 12, 2026.[1] In a Ballotpedia survey, he described himself as a retired detective sergeant and former chief of police.[3]
Dewitt earned a bachelor's degree from West Liberty State College in 1991.[1] Ballotpedia lists his career experience as working as a security officer.[1] In the survey, he said he has lived in Moundsville for more than 25 years and served the community as a police officer for 25 years.[3]
Dewitt said in the survey that he would support legislation that is tougher on crime, including long-term in-house treatment for people with addiction and harsh penalties for drug dealers.[3] He also said he wants to focus on government spending and the economy, and on improving the state's education system.[3]
- 1.Don Dewitt - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.West Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2026 · Ballotpedia Reference
- 3.Don Dewitt - 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 6
Don Dewitt is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for West Virginia House of Delegates District 6 as R. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.