← WV House of Delegates — District 98
Marta Beck
Not fully opposed to data centers; objects to HB 2014.
- Says she is not fully opposed to data centers but objects to HB 2014, which took zoning control from counties and towns (Aug. 2026).
No public position found on the MARL/GDGC transmission line.
Context: Her opponent opposes the MARL line.
Says she runs for "people, not big money."
- Social media bios say she runs for "people, not big money" and identifies with "the 99%."
No public position found on income tax cuts, minimum wage, budget priorities.
Context: One of these quotes could not be verified directly.
Topics checked: the Hope Scholarship, the school funding formula.
Context: Reportedly endorsed by the WV Education Association; sources disagree on whether it covers her district.
Slogan: "Your Choice. Your Voice."
- Says she wants to "hear your concerns, so we can work together for the future of Jefferson County."
Context: Her site lists no policy positions.
Vote, bill or action Statement or pledge Unverified claim
- Total Contributions: $3,195.67
- Top Donor 1: AFT - West Virginia, $1,000.00
- Top Donor 2: Marta Beck, $938.38
Marta Beck is the Democratic nominee for WV House of Delegates District 98, challenging Republican incumbent Joe Funkhouser. She has never held elected office. Beck lives in Summit Point and describes herself as a small farm owner and mother of four adult children with special needs. Her education background is not publicly available.
Democrats of Jefferson County, WV. West Virginia Federation of Democratic Women (acknowledged her in a donation-drive post; weaker than a formal endorsement). West Virginia Education Association (WVEA) endorsement reported
Sources: General candidate research dossier, federal/state policy research dossier (2026-09-16)
Running in: WV House of Delegates — District 98 (2026 General Election)