Lisa Cathro

Lisa Cathro is the Democratic candidate for the West Virginia House of Delegates, District 96, in the November 3, 2026 general election, having advanced from the Democratic primary on May 12, 2026.[1][2] An educator, she lists fully funding public schools as her first priority.[1][3]

Lisa Cathro earned a high school diploma from Cabrillo High School and a graduate degree from Regent University in 2012, and her career experience includes working as an educator.[1] In a Ballotpedia survey, she described herself as a public school teacher, small business owner, church volunteer and mother of three, and said she is running because she wants state government that listens to the people of the Berkeley County community.[3] She named fixing the state's public school system as her first priority, saying public schools should be fully funded and that students need wrap-around services, including mental health resources, as well as alternative and vocational education programs.[3] She also said she is passionate about constitutional and civil rights and about caring for the poor.[3]

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