Lucia Valentine

Lucia Valentine is the Democratic candidate for the West Virginia House of Delegates, District 97, challenging incumbent S. Chris Anders (R) in the November 3, 2026 general election.[1][2] A public policy advocate and Jefferson High School graduate, she also ran for the seat in 2024.[1]

Lucia Valentine earned a high school diploma from Jefferson High School, and her career experience includes working as a public policy advocate.[1] In a Ballotpedia survey, she said she is a lifelong resident of the Eastern Panhandle and a graduate of Shepherd University, and that she has advocated at the West Virginia State Capitol and in Congress on issues ranging from clean water to child care.[3] She was the Democratic nominee for District 97 in 2024, when S. Chris Anders (R) defeated her in the general election, 54.2 percent to 45.8 percent.[1] She advanced from the Democratic primary again on May 12, 2026.[1]

In the survey, Valentine listed lower costs of living through tax reform, locality pay for Eastern Panhandle workers, responsible economic development, support for public schools including teacher pay raises, and accessible child care among her key messages.[3]

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