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Ryan Browning
Ryan Browning (Republican Party) is a member of the West Virginia House of Delegates, representing District 28. He assumed office on July 3, 2024. His current term ends on December 1, 2026.
Browning (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the West Virginia House of Delegates to represent District 28. He declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled on May 12, 2026.[source]
Governor Jim Justice (R) appointed Browning to West Virginia House of Delegates on July 2, 2024, to replace Mark Ross (R).[1]
Biography
Ryan Browning earned a high school diploma from Spring Valley High School in 2000 and a bachelor's degree from the West Virginia University Institute for Technology in 2005. His career experience includes working as a trucking executive.[2]
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 28
Incumbent Ryan Browning is running in the Republican primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 28 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 28
Incumbent Ryan Browning defeated Brooke Smith in the general election for West Virginia House of Delegates District 28 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ryan Browning (R) | 98.2 | 6,126 |
| Brooke Smith (Independent) (Write-in) | 1.8 | 115 | ||
| Total votes: 6,241 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 28
Incumbent Ryan Browning defeated Samantha Stephens and Jason Stephens in the Republican primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 28 on May 14, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ryan Browning | 43.1 | 957 |
| Samantha Stephens | 37.3 | 827 | ||
| Jason Stephens | 19.6 | 434 | ||
| Total votes: 2,218 | |||
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Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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Scorecards
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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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See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Candidate West Virginia House of Delegates District 28 |
Officeholder West Virginia House of Delegates District 28 |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Mark Ross (R) |
West Virginia House of Delegates District 28 2024-Present |
Succeeded by - |
