Stephanie Spears Tomana
WV-02 Democratic nominee?
$16.4K
MAY 13, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current rolePublic school teacher
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
LocationWest Virginia
BackgroundPublic school teacher
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Notable personal detailsStephanie Spears Tomana is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House representing West Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. She is a public school teacher and has described herself as a civic leader and advocate for working-class families. She previously ran for the West Virginia House of Delegates (District 75).
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
The candidate expresses support for cutting taxes while emphasizing the need to replace lost revenue and avoid cutting essential programs; she prioritizes investments in roads, schools, jobs and economic development as drivers of growth. Her statements indicate favoring tax reduction paired with caution about fiscal impacts on public services.
Healthcare
Supports transparency in healthcare pricing and promoting competition in the medical system to lower costs; emphasizes attracting specialists and improving access in rural communities through economic development and infrastructure improvements.
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Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Position on abortion and reproductive rights is unclear; the candidate has shared/retweeted messages critical of West Virginia’s abortion ban but has not a clear, public policy statement on abortion access or specific limits.
Climate & Energy
Supports making West Virginia welcoming to diverse energy sources including renewables to create jobs, reduce pollution, and address climate change, while pursuing policies to attract manufacturing for a lower‑carbon economy. Emphasizes clean energy investment and transitioning the state economy rather than an immediate phase‑out of all fossil fuels.
Public Safety & Guns
The candidate emphasizes public safety, expresses strong support for law enforcement, and says she will advocate for tough and smart measures to combat crime. There is no clear public statement found specifying support for or opposition to specific gun policies (assault weapons bans, universal background checks, red flag laws, or gun-carry rules).
News
Stephanie Spears Tomana is being mentioned in connection with the Nebraska primary, which could affect the competitive Omaha-area 2nd Congressional District in the 2026 House race. The reporting does not give many details about her specific role or result, but places her in a contest that may shape the broader midterm fight for Congress.
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Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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