Zack Maynard
Zack Maynard (Republican Party) is a member of the West Virginia State Senate, representing District 7. He assumed office on November 5, 2025. His current term ends on December 1, 2026.
Maynard (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the West Virginia State Senate to represent District 7. He declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled on May 12, 2026.[source]
Governor of West Virginia Patrick Morrisey (R) appointed Maynard to the West Virginia State Senate District 7 on October 30, 2025, to replace Mike Stuart (R).[1]
Committee assignments
2021-2022
Maynard was assigned to the following committees:
- Energy and Manufacturing Committee
- House Finance Committee
- Technology & Infrastructure Committee, Vice chair
2019-2020
Maynard was assigned to the following committees:
- Energy Committee
- House Finance Committee
- Senior Citizen Issues Committee
- Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services Committee, Chair
- 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 |
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| • Energy |
| • Government Organization |
| • Roads and Transportation |
| • Senior Citizen Issues |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2026
See also: West Virginia State Senate 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
Democratic primary for West Virginia State Senate District 7
Cindy Brake (D) and Michael Karr (D) are running in the Democratic primary for West Virginia State Senate District 7 on May 12, 2026.
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| Cindy Brake | ||
| Michael Karr | ||
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Republican primary
Republican primary for West Virginia State Senate District 7
Incumbent Zack Maynard (R) is running in the Republican primary for West Virginia State Senate District 7 on May 12, 2026.
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2022
Zack Maynard did not file to run for re-election.
2020
See also: West Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2020
General election
General election for West Virginia House of Delegates District 22 (2 seats)
Incumbent Zack Maynard and incumbent Joe Jeffries defeated Jeff Eldridge and Cecil Silva in the general election for West Virginia House of Delegates District 22 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Zack Maynard (R) | 35.0 | 7,068 |
| ✔ |  | Joe Jeffries (R) | 30.8 | 6,206 |
 | Jeff Eldridge (D) | 24.8 | 5,003 | |
| Cecil Silva (D) | 9.4 | 1,903 | ||
| Total votes: 20,180 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 22 (2 seats)
Jeff Eldridge and Cecil Silva advanced from the Democratic primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 22 on June 9, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jeff Eldridge | 68.8 | 2,785 |
| ✔ | Cecil Silva | 31.2 | 1,261 | |
| Total votes: 4,046 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 22 (2 seats)
Incumbent Zack Maynard and incumbent Joe Jeffries defeated Nicholas Young in the Republican primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 22 on June 9, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Zack Maynard | 41.3 | 1,861 |
| ✔ | | Joe Jeffries | 38.7 | 1,745 |
| Nicholas Young | 20.0 | 903 | ||
| Total votes: 4,509 | |||
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2018
General election
General election for West Virginia House of Delegates District 22 (2 seats)
Incumbent Zack Maynard and Joe Jeffries defeated Gary McCallister, incumbent Jeff Eldridge, and Bill Bryant in the general election for West Virginia House of Delegates District 22 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Zack Maynard (R) | 30.9 | 5,290 |
| ✔ | | Joe Jeffries (R) | 24.2 | 4,142 |
| Gary McCallister (D) | 17.9 | 3,070 | ||
| Jeff Eldridge (Independent) | 15.2 | 2,596 | |
| Bill Bryant (D) | 11.7 | 2,010 | ||
| Total votes: 17,108 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 22 (2 seats)
Gary McCallister and Bill Bryant advanced from the Democratic primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 22 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Gary McCallister | 56.5 | 1,890 | |
| ✔ | Bill Bryant | 43.5 | 1,458 | |
| Total votes: 3,348 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Kiara Eldridge (D)
- Jeff Lane (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 22 (2 seats)
Incumbent Zack Maynard and Joe Jeffries advanced from the Republican primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 22 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Zack Maynard | 53.4 | 1,302 |
| ✔ | | Joe Jeffries | 46.6 | 1,135 |
| Total votes: 2,437 | |||
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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 Jeff Eldridge and Zack Maynard defeated Gary McCallister and incumbent Michel Moffatt in the West Virginia House of Delegates District 22 general election.[2][3]
| West Virginia House of Delegates District 22, General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Jeff Eldridge Incumbent |
25.93% | 5,070 | |
| Republican | Zack Maynard |
26.18% | 5,120 | |
| Democratic | Gary McCallister | 23.12% | 4,522 | |
| Republican | Michel Moffatt Incumbent | 24.77% | 4,843 | |
| Total Votes | 19,555 | |||
| Source: West Virginia Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent Jeff Eldridge and Gary McCallister defeated Scott Gillenwater in the West Virginia House of Delegates District 22 Democratic primary.[4][5]
| West Virginia House of Delegates District 22, Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Jeff Eldridge Incumbent |
43.21% | 3,066 | |
| Democratic | Gary McCallister |
36.91% | 2,619 | |
| Democratic | Scott Gillenwater | 19.87% | 1,410 | |
| Total Votes | 7,095 | |||
Zack Maynard and incumbent Michel Moffatt defeated Eric M. Johnson in the West Virginia House of Delegates District 22 Republican primary.[4][5]
| West Virginia House of Delegates District 22, Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Zack Maynard |
32.26% | 1,246 | |
| Republican | Michel Moffatt Incumbent |
38.40% | 1,483 | |
| Republican | Eric M. Johnson | 29.34% | 1,133 | |
| Total Votes | 3,862 | |||
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Campaign themes
2026
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2020
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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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See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ ‘'Eyewitness News WCHS ABC 8 (Charleston, West Virginia)’’, "New state senator Zack Maynard sworn-in to District 7 seat,'" November 5, 2025
- ↑ 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
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 West Virginia Secretary of State, "Candidate Listing by Office," accessed January 30, 2016
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 West Virginia Secretary of State, "Statewide Results - Primary Election - May 10, 2016," accessed August 2, 2016
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| Preceded by Mike Stuart (R) |
West Virginia State Senate District 7 2025-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by Michel Moffatt (R) |
West Virginia House of Delegates District 22 2016-2022 |
Succeeded by - |
