WV · Candidate
Ryan Elkins
DCandidate
On the ballot Nov 3, 2026: West Virginia House of Delegates District 30
Biography
Ryan Elkins is the Democratic candidate for the West Virginia House of Delegates, District 30, in the November 3, 2026 general election.[1][2]
Elkins advanced from the May 12, 2026 Democratic primary for District 30 with 566 votes in a race with no other Democrat, and he faces incumbent Republican Jeff Eldridge in the general election.[2]
In a Ballotpedia survey, Elkins listed his key campaign messages as putting families and communities ahead of corporate interests, building infrastructure and expanding behavioral health services, and responding to the opioid crisis.[3] The survey response describes him as someone in long-term recovery who would advocate for recovery programs and mental health support.[3] He named behavioral health and addiction recovery, economic development and infrastructure, and education and youth programs as his policy interests.[3]
- 1.West Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2026 · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Ryan Elkins - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 3.Ryan Elkins - 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 30
Ryan Elkins is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for West Virginia House of Delegates District 30 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.
