WV · Candidate
Jourdan Deitz
DCandidate
On the ballot Nov 3, 2026: West Virginia House of Delegates District 48
Biography
Jourdan Deitz is the Democratic candidate for the West Virginia House of Delegates, District 48, in the November 3, 2026 general election, running against Republican Mackenzie Holdren for a seat with no incumbent.[1][3] According to Ballotpedia, she served in the U.S. Coast Guard from 2015 to 2024 and works in construction.[1]
Jourdan Deitz graduated from Richwoods High School and, according to Ballotpedia, earned a bachelor's degree from Shepherd University in 2011.[1] In a Ballotpedia survey, she described herself as a born and raised West Virginian.[2]
Deitz was unopposed in the May 12, 2026 Democratic primary.[1] In the survey, she said she wants to hear from West Virginians about their needs, support growth and opportunity, and help grow the economy.[2] She named societal issues, infrastructure development and redistributive policies as the areas of public policy she is most passionate about.[2]
- 1.Jourdan Deitz - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Jourdan Deitz: 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 48
Jourdan Deitz is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for West Virginia House of Delegates District 48 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.