WV · Candidate
Jason Barr
DCandidate
On the ballot Nov 3, 2026: West Virginia House of Delegates District 16
Biography
Jason Barr is the Democratic candidate for the West Virginia House of Delegates, District 16, in the November 3, 2026 general election, after advancing from the May 12, 2026 primary.[1][2] A construction worker and U.S. Marine Corps Reserve veteran, he describes himself in a Ballotpedia survey as pro-labor and pro-public education.[1][3]
Barr graduated from Ripley High School and served in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve from 1992 to 2003.[1] He earned associate degrees from WVU Parkersburg in 1994 and 2023, and his career experience includes working in construction.[1]
Barr previously ran in the 2016 Democratic primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 12, which Missy Morris won.[1] In a Ballotpedia survey for 2026, he listed repealing what he called "right to work," reinstating prevailing wage for publicly funded construction projects, funding and protecting public education, and preventing privatization of government services among his policy priorities.[3]
- 1.Jason Barr - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.West Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2026 · Ballotpedia Reference
- 3.Jason Barr - 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 16
Jason Barr is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for West Virginia House of Delegates District 16 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.
