Raleigh County delegate Brandon Steele resigns

Brandon Steele (R) - Raleigh County WV House of Delegates

Beckley, WV (WOAY)- A Raleigh County delegate has just stepped down from the role.

Charleston affiliate, WCHS, reports that Brandon Steele has officially resigned, effective immediately.

Steele represented the Mountain State’s 42nd district

The official resignation letter does not state a reason for the move, which comes weeks before the 2026 legislative session.

Raleigh county republicans are now tasked with finding nominees to fill the empty role, to be appointed by Governor Patrick Morrissey as the district’s new delegate.

This is a developing story, and we will provide further details as they are made available.

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