Zack Maynard is a Republican state senator from West Virginia who was appointed to District 7 in October 2025 and is seeking election to a full term on November 3, 2026.[1][2]He previously served in the House of Delegates from 2016 to 2022.[1]
Zack Maynard represented House of Delegates District 22 from 2016 to 2022.[1]Governor Patrick Morrisey appointed him to the State Senate on October 30, 2025, to replace Mike Stuart, and he took office on November 5, 2025.[1]He advanced from the Republican primary on May 12, 2026.[1]
Their recorded votes on bills that divided the chamber (unanimous votes left out), grouped by topic. A bill can sit under more than one topic. "With" and "against" compare each vote with how most Republicans voted. How topics are assigned
On the version voted Mar 14, 2026: Exempts new hires and promoted employees in the Departments of Health Facilities, Human Services and Health from the classified civil service system and state grievance procedures starting July 1, 2026. Secretaries may restore coverage where federal law requires; bars nepotism and favoritism in decisions.
On the version voted Mar 14, 2026: Ends the separate personnel systems for Transportation, the State Tax Division and Social Services, terminates the State Personnel Board and moves its duties to the Division of Personnel, and exempts new and promoted Transportation employees from classified civil service from July 2026.
On the version voted Feb 27, 2026: Authorizes the Berkeley County Commission to levy a special district excise tax for the roughly 275-acre Berkeley County Economic Opportunity Development District, after a public hearing, an application, and approval from the state Development Office.
Feb 23, 2026 · Failed 13–20 · with most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
On the version voted Feb 27, 2026: Creates crimes of human smuggling of an adult and of a minor, raises penalties for human trafficking offenses, allows civil asset forfeiture, and makes some offenders ineligible for parole. Exempts medical, mental health and legal services provided to unlawfully present people.
As passed by the Senate, bars 23 more food additives, including some preservatives and artificial sweeteners, from school meals starting August 2027, phases down added sugars to 5% of daily calories by 2029, requires online menu ingredient lists, and allows waivers if compliant products are unavailable or costlier.
Feb 26, 2026 · Failed 17–17 · against most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
As passed by the Senate, bars 23 more food additives, including some preservatives and artificial sweeteners, from school meals starting August 2027, phases down added sugars to 5% of daily calories by 2029, requires online menu ingredient lists, and allows waivers if compliant products are unavailable or costlier.
Feb 26, 2026 · Failed 17–17 · against most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
On the version voted Mar 14, 2026: Makes West Virginia's drug screening program for cash assistance (TANF) applicants permanent by removing its expiration date, clarifies the definition of drug test, and clarifies the timeline for reporting.
Expands the Division of Highways' design-build program, changes its dollar limits, and authorizes Construction Manager/General Contractor contracting, capped at $200 million per project. Requires rulemaking and reports to the Legislature on alternative project delivery.
On the version voted Mar 3, 2026: Bars municipalities from prohibiting at least one accessory dwelling unit by right on lots with a single-family home. Limits size to the lesser of 75% of the home or 1,000 square feet, and bars extra parking or matching-design requirements, except in historic districts.
Voted against most of their party on 1 of 47 party-divided votes on file.
Relating to requirements for school nutrition programs
What it does: As passed by the Senate, bars 23 more food additives, including some preservatives and artificial sweeteners, from school meals starting August 2027, phases down added sugars to 5% of daily calories by 2029, requires…
Voted yes · most Republicans voted no · Democrats 2–0, Republicans 15–17
Substantive votes concern legislation or nominations; procedural votes concern how the chamber considers them. A Yes vote applies to the motion shown, which may not be final passage.
SB 890 · WV SENATE
Changing certain school calendar requirements from days or months to hours
YesVOTED
Motion: Senate amended House amendment and passed bill
Replaces the 180-instructional-day school requirement with a 900-instructional-hour minimum, requires three Educator Focus Days for teachers to improve instruction, limits use of teacher preparation days, and lets nonpublic schools count up to 25 hours of alternative instruction on closure days. Starts July 1, 2027.
Changing certain school calendar requirements from days or months to hours
YesVOTED
Motion: Effective July 1, 2027
Replaces the 180-instructional-day school requirement with a 900-instructional-hour minimum, requires three Educator Focus Days for teachers to improve instruction, limits use of teacher preparation days, and lets nonpublic schools count up to 25 hours of alternative instruction on closure days. Starts July 1, 2027.
Creating Sustaining Opportunities for Academics in Rural Schools Act
YesVOTED
Motion: Senate concurred in House amendments and passed bill
On the version voted Mar 13, 2026: Changes public charter school law: gives charter schools first refusal on public schools a county board is closing, allows rural in-person charters and a second campus, and lets colleges apply for on-campus charter microschools.
Relating to annexation by minor boundary adjustment
YesVOTED
Motion: Senate amended House amendment and passed bill
As introduced, removes the limit allowing a city only one annexation by minor boundary adjustment every two years, keeping the existing caps on how much a single adjustment can expand the city.
Requiring MDs and DOs to complete continuing education
YesVOTED
Motion: Senate receded and passed
On the version voted Feb 3, 2026: Requires physicians renewing their medical or osteopathic licenses to complete continuing medical education in nutrition, and authorizes rulemaking.
Relating to annexation by minor boundary adjustment
YesVOTED
Motion: Senate reconsidered action and passed bill
As introduced, removes the limit allowing a city only one annexation by minor boundary adjustment every two years, keeping the existing caps on how much a single adjustment can expand the city.
On the version voted Mar 12, 2026: Makes it a misdemeanor, after a verbal warning, to approach or stay within 30 feet of a first responder on lawful duty in a way that impedes or threatens them. Penalty is a $50 to $500 fine, up to one year in jail, or both.