Gabriel Covington

Gabriel Covington

Democratic Party

Candidate, West Virginia House of Delegates District 44

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May 12, 2026

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Gabriel Covington (Democratic Party) is running for election to the West Virginia House of Delegates to represent District 44. He declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on May 12, 2026.^[source]

Biography

Gabriel Covington was born in Knoxville, West Virginia. His career experience includes working as a pastor.

Elections

2026

See also: West Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2026

General election

The primary will occur on May 12, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 44

Gabriel Covington is running in the Democratic primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 44 on May 12, 2026.

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 44

Incumbent Carl Roop and Bobbie Jo Hylton are running in the Republican primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 44 on May 12, 2026.

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2024

West Virginia State Treasurer

See also: West Virginia Treasurer election, 2024

General election

General election for West Virginia Treasurer

Larry Pack defeated Gabriel Covington and Mike Tremblay in the general election for West Virginia Treasurer on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Larry Pack (R)	99.9	602,718
		Gabriel Covington (Independent) (Write-in)	0.0	265
		Mike Tremblay (L) (Write-in)	0.0	179

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source 1 Source 2	Total votes: 603,162
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for West Virginia Treasurer

Larry Pack advanced from the Republican primary for West Virginia Treasurer on May 14, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Larry Pack	100.0	167,518

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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Steven Schetrom (R)

Endorsements

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West Virginia House of Delegates

See also: West Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2024

General election

General election for West Virginia House of Delegates District 45

Incumbent Eric Brooks won election in the general election for West Virginia House of Delegates District 45 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Eric Brooks (R)	100.0	4,991

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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Gabriel Covington (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 45

Incumbent Eric Brooks advanced from the Republican primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 45 on May 14, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Eric Brooks	100.0	1,535

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Endorsements

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Campaign themes

2026

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2024

West Virginia State Treasurer

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West Virginia House of Delegates

Gabriel Covington completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Covington's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am a 20 year old who is tired of of the change that is promised to our state and there’s never an accomplished and that is why I’m running

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• I believe cold miners are in the central part of our economical state
• I believe if we do not talk about Social Security, it will not be around for the younger generation who pay into it
• I believe we need to find solutions for the opioid epidemic. Not just promises.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I believe civil rights are a main issue and the minority groups in our state especially the LGBTQ

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I look up to Jimmy Carter because he was an honest man in a position that not many people are honest

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

Not at the moment

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Honesty, integrity, and respect

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Honesty, integrity and right to the point

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

To remain committed to the promises before elected

What legacy would you like to leave?

That I tried my best, and did everything in my power to achieve what I sit out to achieve

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

The Boston marathon massacre I was ten

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Helping out at a burger stand in Tennessee I had it for a few months over the summer

What is your favorite book? Why?

Catcher in the rye I just enjoyed it and read it to

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Harry Potter

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

I can’t stop loving her

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

People learning about my disability thinking I cannot do anything I put my mind up to

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature?

I believe it needs to be cordial, but not to forget your moral opinions

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

The opioid epidemic and over industrialization

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

I believe it helps, but is always not necessary

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

Yes, definitely to get things done

Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Danielle Walker

Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?

I plan to run for secretary of state of West Virginia

Both sitting legislators and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

Many of the stories of the mining communities that were left behind with the coal industry left, was very alarming and sad

Tell us your favorite joke.

I do not have a favorite joke

Should the legislature oversee or grant the use of emergency powers?

I believe that in certain situation, yes

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Definitely I believe it is essential if we are to get anything done but that does not mean to compromise your moral opinions

What is the first bill you would introduce if elected?

A bill to help communities affected by the coal industry, leaving

What committees interest you?

The committees on minorities

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Current members of the West Virginia House of Delegates

Leadership

Minority Leader:Sean Hornbuckle

Representatives

District 1

Pat McGeehan (R)

District 2

Mark Zatezalo (R)

District 3

Jimmy Willis (R)

District 4

Bill Flanigan (R)

District 5

Shawn Fluharty (D)

District 6

Jeffrey Stephens (R)

District 7

Charles Sheedy (R)

District 8

Bill Bell (R)

District 9

Trenton Barnhart (R)

District 10

Everette Anderson (R)

District 11

Bob Fehrenbacher (R)

District 12

Vernon Criss (R)

District 13

Scot Heckert (R)

District 14

Dave Foggin (R)

District 15

Erica Moore (R)

District 16

Joe Parsons (R)

District 17

Jonathan Pinson (R)

District 18

Jim Butler (R)

District 19

Kathie Crouse (R)

District 20

Sarah Drennan (R)

District 21

Jarred Cannon (R)

District 22

Daniel Linville (R)

District 23

Evan Worrell (R)

District 24

Patrick Lucas (R)

District 25

Sean Hornbuckle (D)

District 26

Matthew Rohrbach (R)

District 27

Michael Amos (R)

District 28

Ryan Browning (R)

District 29

Henry Dillon (R)

District 30

Jeff Eldridge (R)

District 31

Margitta Mazzocchi (R)

District 32

Josh Holstein (R)

District 33

Jordan Bridges (R)

District 34

Mark Dean (R)

District 35

Adam Vance (R)

District 36

S. Green (R)

District 37

Marty Gearheart (R)

District 38

Joe Ellington (R)

District 39

Doug Smith (R)

District 40

Roy Cooper (R)

District 41

Jordan Maynor (R)

District 42

Brandon Steele (R)

District 43

Christopher Toney (R)

District 44

Carl Roop (R)

District 45

Eric Brooks (R)

District 46

Jeff Campbell (R)

District 47

Denny Canterbury (R)

District 48

Gregory Watt (R)

District 49

Stanley Adkins (R)

District 50

David Pritt (R)

District 51

Marshall Clay (R)

District 52

Tresa Howell (R)

District 53

Tristan Leavitt (R)

District 54

Mike Pushkin (D)

District 55

JB Akers (R)

District 56

Kayla Young (D)

District 57

Hollis Lewis (D)

District 58

Walter Hall (R)

District 59

Andy Shamblin (R)

District 60

Dana Ferrell (R)

District 61

Dean Jeffries (R)

District 62

Roger Hanshaw (R)

District 63

Lori Cowger Dittman (R)

District 64

Adam Burkhammer (R)

District 65

Carl Martin (R)

District 66

Jonathan Kyle (R)

District 67

Elias Coop-Gonzalez (R)

District 68

Chris Phillips (R)

District 69

Keith Marple (R)

District 70

Mickey Petitto (R)

District 71

Laura Kimble (R)

District 72

Clay Riley (R)

District 73

Bryan Smith (R)

District 74

Mike DeVault (R)

District 75

Phil Mallow (R)

District 76

Rick Garcia (D)

District 77

Joe Statler (R)

District 78

Eugene Chiarelli (R)

District 79

Evan Hansen (D)

District 80

John Williams (D)

District 81

Anitra Hamilton (D)

District 82

David McCormick (R)

District 83

George Street (R)

District 84

D.R. Jennings (R)

District 85

John Paul Hott (R)

District 86

Bryan Ward (R)

District 87

Gary Howell (R)

District 88

Rick Hillenbrand (R)

District 89

David Cannon (R)

District 90

George Miller (R)

District 91

Ian Masters (R)

District 92

Michael Hite (R)

District 93

Michael Hornby (R)

District 94

Larry Kump (R)

District 95

Charles Horst (R)

District 96

Lisa White (R)

District 97

S. Anders (R)

District 98

Joe Funkhouser (R)

District 99

Wayne Clark (R)

District 100

William Ridenour (R)

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