WV-02 Democratic nominee?
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MAY 13, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current rolePublic school teacher (science educator)
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyModerate Democrat
GenderFemale
LocationWest Virginia
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BackgroundPublic school teacher (science educator)
EducationWest Virginia University — Biology; Secondary Science Education (degrees/certifications)
Notable personal detailsStephanie Spears Tomana is a West Virginia public school science teacher and civic leader who ran for U.S. House in West Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District (2026). She has been active in local and state Democratic Party leadership and has also run for the West Virginia House of Delegates (District 75) in prior cycles. She describes her background as born and raised in Marion County and emphasizes education, infrastructure, and health care as priorities.
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Positions
Healthcare
Supports expanding access to affordable care through measures such as recruiting and retaining specialists, supporting medical schools, increasing telemedicine funding, integrating addiction treatment with primary care, expanding treatment facilities, and promoting price transparency.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate's public position on abortion is not clearly stated; reporting notes her position as unclear while observing she has retweeted messages critical of West Virginia’s abortion ban.
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Climate & Energy
Supports welcoming diverse energy sources including renewables to create jobs, reduce pollution, and address climate change while promoting economic development and workforce training.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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