Dean Jeffries

Dean Jeffries

Republican Party

Candidate, West Virginia House of Delegates District 61

West Virginia House of Delegates District 61

Tenure

2022 - Present

Term ends

2026

Years in position

3

Predecessor: Jason Barrett (R)

Prior offices:

West Virginia House of Delegates District 40

Years in office: 2018 - 2022

Successor: Roy G. Cooper (R)

Compensation

Base salary

$23,000/year

Per diem

$75/day for members who commute daily. $175/day for members who do not commute daily.

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 5, 2024

Next election

May 12, 2026

Education

Bachelor's

University of Charleston, 1995

Personal

Birthplace

Charleston, WV

Religion

Christian

Profession

Insurance Agent

Contact

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Dean Jeffries (Republican Party) is a member of the West Virginia House of Delegates, representing District 61. He assumed office on December 1, 2022. His current term ends on December 1, 2026.

Jeffries (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the West Virginia House of Delegates to represent District 61. He is on the ballot in the Republican primary on May 12, 2026.^[source]

Biography

Dean Jeffries was born in Charleston, West Virginia. Jeffries earned bachelor's degree in healthcare administration from the University of Charleston in 1995. His career experience includes working as an insurance agent at State Farm and as an area manager at Sun Healthcare.

Committee assignments

2023-2024

Jeffries was assigned to the following committees:

• House Banking and Insurance Committee
• Health and Human Resources Accountability Committee
• Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security Committee
• Rule-Making Review Committee

2021-2022

Jeffries was assigned to the following committees:

• House Banking and Insurance Committee
• House Enrolled Bills Committee, Chair
• House Government Organization Committee
• House Health and Human Resources Committee, Vice Chair
• Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security Committee
• Workforce Development Committee

2019-2020

Jeffries was assigned to the following committees:

• House Banking and Insurance Committee
• House Health and Human Resources Committee
• Industry and Labor Committee
• House Government Organization Committee

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.

The candidate list in this election may not be complete.

Democratic primary

The candidate list in this election may not be complete.

Democratic primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 61

Sue Crawford (D) and Shane Woodrum (D) are running in the Democratic primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 61 on May 12, 2026.

		Candidate
	Submit photo	Sue Crawford
	Submit photo	Shane Woodrum

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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Dorothy Burcham (D)

Republican primary

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Republican primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 61

Incumbent Dean Jeffries (R) and Lewis Taylor (R) are running in the Republican primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 61 on May 12, 2026.

		Candidate
		Dean Jeffries
	Submit photo	Lewis Taylor

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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 61

Incumbent Dean Jeffries won election in the general election for West Virginia House of Delegates District 61 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Dean Jeffries (R)	100.0	6,328

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 61

Incumbent Dean Jeffries advanced from the Republican primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 61 on May 14, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Dean Jeffries	100.0	2,134

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Endorsements

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Pledges

Jeffries signed the following pledges.

• U.S. Term Limits

2022

See also: West Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2022

General election

General election for West Virginia House of Delegates District 61

Incumbent Dean Jeffries won election in the general election for West Virginia House of Delegates District 61 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Dean Jeffries (R)	100.0	3,764

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 61

Incumbent Dean Jeffries advanced from the Republican primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 61 on May 10, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Dean Jeffries	100.0	1,052

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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 40

Incumbent Dean Jeffries won election in the general election for West Virginia House of Delegates District 40 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Dean Jeffries (R)	100.0	6,764

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 40

Incumbent Dean Jeffries advanced from the Republican primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 40 on June 9, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Dean Jeffries	100.0	2,078

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2018

See also: West Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2018

General election

General election for West Virginia House of Delegates District 40

Dean Jeffries defeated Melissa Riggs Huffman in the general election for West Virginia House of Delegates District 40 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Dean Jeffries (R)	65.1	3,962
	Submit photo	Melissa Riggs Huffman (D)	34.9	2,123

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 6,085 (100.00% precincts reporting)
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 40

Melissa Riggs Huffman advanced from the Democratic primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 40 on May 8, 2018.

		Candidate
✔	Submit photo	Melissa Riggs Huffman

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 40

Dean Jeffries defeated Kenneth Tawney and Ronald Shamblin in the Republican primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 40 on May 8, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Dean Jeffries	52.6	898
	Submit photo	Kenneth Tawney	31.8	543
	Submit photo	Ronald Shamblin	15.6	266

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 1,707
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Campaign themes

2026

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2024

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2022

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2020

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Dean Jeffries campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024	West Virginia House of Delegates District 61	Won general	$2,850	$890
2022	West Virginia House of Delegates District 61	Won general	$9,292	$500
2020	West Virginia House of Delegates District 40	Won general	$4,650	N/A**
2018	West Virginia House of Delegates District 40	Won general	$18,538	N/A**
Grand total			$35,330	$1,390
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Election Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

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. Americans for Prosperity Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues. West Virginia Citizen's Defense League Legislators are scored on their votes on firearms issues. West Virginia Sierra Club Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues.

2023

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In 2023, the West Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 11 to March 11. Americans for Prosperity Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. West Virginia Chamber of Commerce Legislators are scored on their votes on business issues.

2022

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In 2022, the West Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 12 to March 12. West Virginia Sierra Club Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues.

2021

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In 2021, the West Virginia State Legislature was in session from February 10 to April 10. Americans for Prosperity Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. West Virginia Chamber of Commerce Legislators are scored on their votes on business issues. West Virginia Manufacturers Association Legislators are scored on their votes on the manufacturing industry. West Virginia Sierra Club Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues.

2020

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In 2020, the West Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 8 to March 7. ACLU West Virginia Legislators are scored on their votes on civil liberties issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. West Virginia Citizen's Defense League Legislators are scored on their votes on firearms issues. West Virginia Sierra Club Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues.

2019

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In 2019, the West Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 9 through March 9. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. West Virginia Chamber of Commerce Legislators are scored on their votes on business issues.

2018

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In 2018, the West Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 10 through March 10. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. West Virginia Chamber of Commerce Legislators are scored on their votes on business issues. West Virginia Citizen's Defense League Legislators are scored on their votes on firearms issues.

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Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by Jason Barrett (R)	West Virginia House of Delegates District 61 2022-Present	Succeeded by -
Preceded by -	West Virginia House of Delegates District 40 2018-2022	Succeeded by Roy G. Cooper (R)

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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

Betsy Kelly (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

John Jordan (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

Guy Ward (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

Vacant

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)

Republican Party (90)

Democratic Party (9)

Vacancies (1)