WV · Candidate
Rachael Hawkins-Church
DCandidate
On the ballot Nov 3, 2026: West Virginia House of Delegates District 35
Biography
Rachael Hawkins-Church is the Democratic candidate for the West Virginia House of Delegates, District 35, in the November 3, 2026 general election.[1][2] In a Ballotpedia survey, she described herself as a former DJ and Southern West Virginia mother.[3]
Rachael Hawkins-Church earned a high school diploma from Pineville High School, and Ballotpedia lists her career experience as working in business management.[2] In a Ballotpedia survey, she said she is not a politician and is tired of seeing the same candidates run.[3]
Hawkins-Church faces Republican John Morgan in the general election, in a race with no incumbent.[2] Her survey answers named clean water, support for unions and more healthy activities for children as her key messages, and clean water legislation as her policy interest.[3]
- 1.West Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2026 · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Rachael Hawkins-Church - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 3.Rachael Hawkins-Church - Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey (2026) · 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 35
Rachael Hawkins-Church is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for West Virginia House of Delegates District 35 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.