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Gary Howell (West Virginia)
2022 - Present
2026
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Gary G. Howell (Republican Party) is a member of the West Virginia House of Delegates, representing District 87. He assumed office on December 1, 2022. His current term ends on December 1, 2026.
Howell (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the West Virginia House of Delegates to represent District 87. He declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled on May 12, 2026.
Biography
Gary Howell was born in Cumberland, Maryland, and lives in West Virginia. Howell graduated from Keyser High School. He earned an associate degree and a B.S. in management from Frostburg State University. His career experience includes working as a small business owner.[1]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Howell was assigned to the following committees:
- Economic Development Committee, Chair
- House Finance Committee
- Political Subdivisions
- House Rules Committee
2021-2022
Howell was assigned to the following committees:
- House Finance Committee
- House Interstate Cooperation Committee, Vice chair
- House Rules Committee
- Technology & Infrastructure Committee
2019-2020
Howell was assigned to the following committees:
- House Government Organization Committee, Chair
- House Rules Committee
- Technology and Infrastructure Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| West Virginia committee assignments, 2017 |
|---|
| • Government Organization, Chair |
| • Roads and Transportation |
| • Rules |
| • Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Howell served on the following committees:
| West Virginia committee assignments, 2015 |
|---|
| • Government Organization, Chair |
| • Roads and Transportation |
| • Rules |
| • Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Howell served on the following committees:
| West Virginia committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Government Organization |
| • Roads and Transportation |
| • Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security |
| • Joint Government Organization |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Howell served on these committees:
| West Virginia committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Government Organization |
| • Joint Government Organization |
| • Roads and Transportation |
| • Senior Citizen Issues |
| • Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security |
Sponsored legislation
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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.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 87
Incumbent Gary G. Howell is running in the Republican primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 87 on May 12, 2026.
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2024
See also: West Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2024
General election
General election for West Virginia House of Delegates District 87
Incumbent Gary G. Howell won election in the general election for West Virginia House of Delegates District 87 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Gary G. Howell (R) | 100.0 | 6,744 |
| Total votes: 6,744 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 87
Incumbent Gary G. Howell advanced from the Republican primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 87 on May 14, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Gary G. Howell | 100.0 | 2,164 |
| Total votes: 2,164 | |||
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Endorsements
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2022
See also: West Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2022
General election
General election for West Virginia House of Delegates District 87
Incumbent Gary G. Howell defeated David Boden in the general election for West Virginia House of Delegates District 87 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Gary G. Howell (R) | 69.6 | 3,453 |
 | David Boden (D) | 30.4 | 1,509 | |
| Total votes: 4,962 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 87
David Boden advanced from the Democratic primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 87 on May 10, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | David Boden | 100.0 | 481 |
| Total votes: 481 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 87
Incumbent Gary G. Howell advanced from the Republican primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 87 on May 10, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Gary G. Howell | 100.0 | 1,390 |
| Total votes: 1,390 | |||
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2020
See also: West Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2020
General election
General election for West Virginia House of Delegates District 56
Incumbent Gary G. Howell won election in the general election for West Virginia House of Delegates District 56 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Gary G. Howell (R) | 100.0 | 7,132 |
| Total votes: 7,132 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 56
Incumbent Gary G. Howell advanced from the Republican primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 56 on June 9, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Gary G. Howell | 100.0 | 2,134 |
| Total votes: 2,134 | |||
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2018
General election
General election for West Virginia House of Delegates District 56
Incumbent Gary G. Howell defeated Timothy Ryan in the general election for West Virginia House of Delegates District 56 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Gary G. Howell (R) | 69.0 | 4,031 |
 | Timothy Ryan (D) | 31.0 | 1,808 | |
| Total votes: 5,839 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 56
Timothy Ryan defeated Will Skehan in the Democratic primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 56 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Timothy Ryan | 61.0 | 596 |
| Will Skehan | 39.0 | 381 | ||
| Total votes: 977 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 56
Incumbent Gary G. Howell defeated Luke McKenzie and Charles Von Hagel in the Republican primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 56 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Gary G. Howell | 49.9 | 869 |
| Luke McKenzie | 27.7 | 482 | ||
| Charles Von Hagel | 22.4 | 390 | ||
| Total votes: 1,741 | |||
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2016
Elections for the West Virginia House of Delegates took place in 2016. The primary election took place on May 10, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was January 30, 2016.
Incumbent Gary Howell ran unopposed in the West Virginia House of Delegates District 56 general election.[2][3]
| West Virginia House of Delegates District 56, General Election, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican |  Gary Howell Incumbent (unopposed) | |
| Source: West Virginia Secretary of State | ||
Incumbent Gary Howell ran unopposed in the West Virginia House of Delegates District 56 Republican primary.[4][5]
| West Virginia House of Delegates District 56, Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Gary Howell Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2014
Elections for the West Virginia House of Delegates took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 13, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was January 25, 2014. Incumbent Gary Howell was unopposed in the Republican primary. Howell was unopposed in the general election.[6]
2012
Howell won re-election in the 2012 election for West Virginia House of Delegates, District 56. Howell defeated Robert "Bob" Harman in the May 8 primary election and defeated Jim Maybury in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[7][8][9]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
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Gary G. Howell Incumbent |
67.9% | 1,075 |
| Bob Harman | 32.1% | 508 |
| Total Votes | 1,583 | |
2010
Howell was elected in District 49 in the November 2, 2010, general election. He defeated Democrat Charles Messick. Howell was unopposed in the primary election.[10][11][12]
| West Virginia House of Delegates, District 49 General Election (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Gary G. Howell (R)
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3,001 | 56.14% | ||
| Charles Messick (D) | 2,345 | 43.86% | ||
| West Virginia House of Delegates, District 49 Republican Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Gary Gibson Howell (R)
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1,062 | 49.56% | ||
Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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2022
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2020
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Personal
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Howell is the president of the Keyser Rotary Club. In 2006, the State Journal named him a Top 40 West Virginian Under 40. He is the recipient of the 2003 United States Small Business Administration Exporter of the Year for West Virginia Award, and received the Governor's Commendation for International Market Entry in 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2010.
In 2013, Howell was elected vice chairman of the interstate, bi-partisan group of legislators called the State Automotive Enthusiast Leadership Caucus. This group seeks to raise the profile of the motor sports hobby in state governments and in the public.[13]
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2024
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In 2024, the West Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 10 to March 9. A special session began on September 30 and adjourned on October 8.
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2023
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In 2023, the West Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 11 to March 11.
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2022
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In 2022, the West Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 12 to March 12.
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2021
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In 2021, the West Virginia State Legislature was in session from February 10 to April 10.
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2020
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In 2020, the West Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 8 to March 7.
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2019
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In 2019, the West Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 9 through March 9.
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2018
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In 2018, the West Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 10 through March 10.
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2017
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In 2017, the West Virginia State Legislature was in session from February 8 through April 9. The legislature held a special session from May 4 to June 26. The legislature held its second special session from August 1 to September 15.
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2016
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In 2016, the West Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 13 through March 12.
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2015
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In 2015, the West Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 14 through March 14.
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2014
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In 2014, the West Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 8 through March 10.
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Candidate West Virginia House of Delegates District 87 |
Officeholder West Virginia House of Delegates District 87 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ West Virginia House of Delegates, "Gary Howell," accessed February 26, 2023
- ↑ West Virginia Secretary of State, "Candidate search," accessed November 4, 2016
- ↑ West Virginia Secretary of State, "2016 official general election results," accessed May 3, 2017
- ↑ West Virginia Secretary of State, "Candidate Listing by Office," accessed January 30, 2016
- ↑ West Virginia Secretary of State, "Statewide Results - Primary Election - May 10, 2016," accessed August 2, 2016
- ↑ West Virginia Secretary of State, "Candidate search," accessed April 30, 2014
- ↑ WBOY.com, "West Virginia General Election Results November 6, 2012," accessed November 7, 2012
- ↑ West Virginia Secretary of State, "Statewide Results - General Election - November 6, 2012," accessed February 12, 2014
- ↑ West Virginia Secretary of State, "Statewide Results - Primary Election - May 8, 2012," accessed February 12, 2014
- ↑ West Virginia Secretary of State, "Statewide Results - General Election - November 2, 2010," accessed February 11, 2014
- ↑ West Virginia Secretary of State, "Statewide Results - Primary Election - May 11, 2010," accessed February 11, 2014
- ↑ West Virginia Secretary of State, "Election Results," accessed May 1, 2014
- ↑ Motor Sports Newswire, "West Virginia Lawmaker Assumes Leadership Post of State Auto Caucus," August 19, 2013
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
West Virginia House of Delegates District 87 2022-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - |
West Virginia House of Delegates District 56 2010-2022 |
Succeeded by Kayla Young (D) |
