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Tresa Howell
Tresa Howell (Republican Party) is a member of the West Virginia House of Delegates, representing District 52. She assumed office on December 1, 2024. Her 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 52. She declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled on May 12, 2026.[source]
Biography
Tresa Howell was born in Charleston, West Virginia. Howell's career experience includes working as a nurse. She earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Charleston in 1998.[1]
Howell has been affiliated with the following organizations:[1]
- Kanawha County Republican Executive Committee
- Kanawha Republican Women's Club
- Mom's For Liberty
- NRA
- West Virginia Citizens Defense League
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. Additional general election candidates will be added here following the primary.
General election for West Virginia House of Delegates District 52
Michael Sigmon is running in the general election for West Virginia House of Delegates District 52 on November 3, 2026.
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 52
Incumbent Tresa Howell is running in the Republican primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 52 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 52
Tresa Howell defeated Thomas Jones in the general election for West Virginia House of Delegates District 52 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Tresa Howell (R) | 60.3 | 4,088 |
| Thomas Jones (D) | 39.7 | 2,694 | ||
| Total votes: 6,782 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 52
Thomas Jones advanced from the Democratic primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 52 on May 14, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Thomas Jones | 100.0 | 1,129 | |
| Total votes: 1,129 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 52
Tresa Howell defeated Gregory Ingram in the Republican primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 52 on May 14, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Tresa Howell | 63.1 | 840 |
| Gregory Ingram | 36.9 | 492 | ||
| Total votes: 1,332 | |||
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Endorsements
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Pledges
Howell signed the following pledges.
Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2024
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Howell is an America & WV First, grassroots activist. Tresa is a college graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Charleston in 1998. Experience consists of working in critical care, outpatient surgery, community health, as well as serving in management positions. Tresa served, a full term from July 2018 to July 2022, as the Chairwoman of the Kanawha County Republican Executive Committee and remains an actively involved member of the committee. Tresa was selected by the Donald J. Trump for President campaign to serve as a Delegate to the 2020 Republican National Convention.
- Expanding business and the economy are a priority. Tresa advocates for tax cuts, as well as creating tax credits and incentives for small businesses and entrepreneurs. Tresa is a strong advocate for higher education and vocational programs. Howell advocates for expanding the trade programs, as well as creating entrepreneur programs and internships.
- Howell advocates for supporting our seniors by reducing and eliminating their tax burden. Tresa also advocates for investing in programs for veterans.
- Preserving freedom and individual liberty
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Candidate West Virginia House of Delegates District 52 |
Officeholder West Virginia House of Delegates District 52 |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Larry Rowe (D) |
West Virginia House of Delegates District 52 2024-Present |
Succeeded by - |
