WV · Candidate
Stephen Smith
LIBCandidate
On the ballot Nov 3, 2026: West Virginia House of Delegates District 12
Biography
Stephen Smith is the Libertarian candidate for the West Virginia House of Delegates, District 12, in the November 3, 2026 general election.[1][2] An accountant, he ran for the same seat as a Libertarian in 2022.[1]
Smith earned a bachelor's degree from West Virginia University in 1980, a graduate degree from West Virginia University in 2003 and a graduate degree from Stetson University in 2010.[1] His career experience includes working as an accountant.[1]
In the November 8, 2022 general election for District 12, Smith received 295 votes, or 7.5 percent, as the Libertarian candidate; incumbent Republican Vernon Criss won.[1] In a Ballotpedia survey for 2026, Smith listed state tax reform, responsible school choice and foster care reform among his key messages.[3]
- 1.Stephen Smith - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.West Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2026 · Ballotpedia Reference
- 3.Stephen Smith - 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 12
Stephen Smith is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for West Virginia House of Delegates District 12 as LIB. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.
