Beth Hinebaugh
Republican · WV
A Wheeling small business owner whose family firms include Noah's Ark Childcare Center, and a former Wheeling police officer and EMT. She focuses on lower taxes, child care access, infrastructure and ending the drug crisis.
Where Beth Hinebaugh stands, based on their records
Supports
Healthcare Affordability (1 record), Anti-Corruption (1 record), Housing Affordability (1 record),
Opposes
Government Spending Reduction (6 records)
Track record
Track record — Healthcare Affordability
Healthcare Affordability · 1 support
Advocated property-tax caps for seniors on fixed incomes, expanded independent-living services, affordable long-term care, and stronger utility-rate consumer protections and oversight.
May 4, 2026Supports Healthcare Affordability
Source: ledenews.com
Track record — Anti-Corruption
Anti-Corruption · 1 support
Advocated infrastructure maintenance, local-business support, educational opportunity, and transparent city government that keeps residents informed.
February 2, 2024Supports Anti-Corruption
Source: theintelligencer.net
Track record — Government Spending Reduction
Government Spending Reduction · 6 oppose
Advocated a new Wheeling Island bridge, workforce training, expanded childcare, and redevelopment of existing neighborhoods to increase affordable housing.
May 4, 2026Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: ledenews.com
Advocated property-tax caps for seniors on fixed incomes, expanded independent-living services, affordable long-term care, and stronger utility-rate consumer protections and oversight.
May 4, 2026Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: ledenews.com
Called childcare essential workforce infrastructure and advocated closing the gap between operating costs and public reimbursement after citing provider losses and shortages of licensed slots.
May 4, 2026Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: ledenews.com
Advocated easier job-creation tax credits for small startups, redevelopment credits for historic buildings, and tax breaks for companies that help workers afford childcare.
May 4, 2026Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: ledenews.com
Advocated infrastructure maintenance, local-business support, educational opportunity, and transparent city government that keeps residents informed.
February 2, 2024Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: theintelligencer.net
Lobbied West Virginia lawmakers to base state childcare reimbursements on enrollment rather than daily attendance and advocated fuller funding so centers could retain qualified staff.
April 7, 2023Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: theintelligencer.net
Track record — Housing Affordability
Housing Affordability · 1 support
Advocated a new Wheeling Island bridge, workforce training, expanded childcare, and redevelopment of existing neighborhoods to increase affordable housing.
May 4, 2026Supports Housing Affordability
Source: ledenews.com
Track record — Social Programs and Welfare
Social Programs and Welfare · 4 support
Advocated a new Wheeling Island bridge, workforce training, expanded childcare, and redevelopment of existing neighborhoods to increase affordable housing.
May 4, 2026Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: ledenews.com
Advocated property-tax caps for seniors on fixed incomes, expanded independent-living services, affordable long-term care, and stronger utility-rate consumer protections and oversight.
May 4, 2026Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: ledenews.com
Called childcare essential workforce infrastructure and advocated closing the gap between operating costs and public reimbursement after citing provider losses and shortages of licensed slots.
May 4, 2026Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: ledenews.com
Lobbied West Virginia lawmakers to base state childcare reimbursements on enrollment rather than daily attendance and advocated fuller funding so centers could retain qualified staff.
April 7, 2023Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: theintelligencer.net
Track record — Personal Income Tax Reduction
Personal Income Tax Reduction · 1 support
Advocated phasing out West Virginia's Business and Occupation Tax and business inventory tax and continuing efforts to eliminate the state personal income tax.
May 4, 2026Supports Personal Income Tax Reduction
Source: ledenews.com
Track record — Corporate Accountability
Corporate Accountability · 1 support
Advocated property-tax caps for seniors on fixed incomes, expanded independent-living services, affordable long-term care, and stronger utility-rate consumer protections and oversight.
May 4, 2026Supports Corporate Accountability
Source: ledenews.com
Track record — Public Infrastructure
Public Infrastructure · 2 support
Advocated a new Wheeling Island bridge, workforce training, expanded childcare, and redevelopment of existing neighborhoods to increase affordable housing.
May 4, 2026Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: ledenews.com
Advocated infrastructure maintenance, local-business support, educational opportunity, and transparent city government that keeps residents informed.
February 2, 2024Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: theintelligencer.net
Track record — General
General · 6 records
Advocated easier job-creation tax credits for small startups, redevelopment credits for historic buildings, and tax breaks for companies that help workers afford childcare.
May 4, 2026
Source: ledenews.com
Received the West Virginia Coal Association Coal PAC's endorsement in the 2026 Republican primary.
April 13, 2026
Source: coalzoom.com
Bought the former Wellsburg Middle School with her husband through an accepted $225,000 bid, stating an intention to use the property for a child-focused business.
October 27, 2025
Source: theintelligencer.net
Owned and operated several Wheeling businesses and properties with her husband, including Noah's Ark Child Care, Fulton Fun Factory, Hinebaugh Athletics, and Hinebaugh Properties.
February 2, 2024
Source: theintelligencer.net
Advocated economic growth, job creation, and a more business-friendly city, citing the challenges she encountered opening and maintaining local businesses.
February 2, 2024
Source: theintelligencer.net
Applied for, then withdrew, a Wheeling special-use permit to operate a daycare and out-of-school center in the East Wheeling Special District.
September 14, 2020
Source: wheelingwv.gov
Past race Beth Hinebaugh ran in:
- House of Delegates - District 5 · November 3, 2026 · Delegate District 5; West Virginia