WV · Candidate
Michael Mosteller II
DCandidate
On the ballot Nov 3, 2026: West Virginia House of Delegates District 21
Biography
Michael Mosteller II is the Democratic candidate for the West Virginia House of Delegates, District 21, in the November 3, 2026 general election, after advancing from the May 12, 2026 primary.[1][2] He was also the Democratic nominee for the seat in 2024.[1]
Mosteller was born in Charleston, West Virginia, and graduated from DuVal High School.[1] His career experience includes working as a delivery driver, and he has been affiliated with the Putnam County Pedalers Mountain Bike Team.[1] In a Ballotpedia survey, he said he became a volunteer firefighter and EMT after high school, has worked in and out of the healthcare system for most of his adult life, and coaches his son's mountain bike team.[3]
Mosteller lost the November 5, 2024 general election for District 21 to incumbent Republican Jarred Cannon, receiving 31.0 percent of the vote (2,636 votes) to Cannon's 69.0 percent.[1] In his 2026 survey, he listed opposition to data centers, healthcare as a human right and women's rights among his key messages, and said he does not accept corporate or PAC money.[3]
- 1.Michael Mosteller II - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.West Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2026 · Ballotpedia Reference
- 3.Michael Mosteller II - 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 21
Michael Mosteller II is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for West Virginia House of Delegates District 21 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.