Bill Bell serves as Delegate for West Virginia House District 8, representing Doddridge, Tyler, and Wetzel counties. Born on April 18, 1987, in Parkersburg, WV, he is a 5th-grade teacher in Wetzel County Schools, a Baptist, and was appointed to the House by Governor Patrick Morrisey to fill a vacancy left by David Kelly. Notable achievements include being named 2025 WV History Teacher of the Year, serving as President of the Paden City Lions Club, and holding memberships in the Wetzel County Republican Executive Committee and National Rifle Association. In 2026, he sponsored 6 bills, including measures on child protective services interviews, sexual abuse prevention, and education employee sick leave donations.

Education

• B.A. in Elementary Education, West Virginia University at Parkersburg
• M.S. in Curriculum and Instruction, Western Governors University
• M.A. in American History and Government, Ashland University
• Post-Graduate Certificate in School Principalship, Marshall University

Political Experience

• Delegate, West Virginia House of Delegates, District 8
• Paden City Common Council Member ; Council Representative to Paden City Development Authority
• WVU Parkersburg Student Body President
• Committee Assignments: Education, Public Education