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Brian Helton OppScore Rating: +3.90

Brian Helton is a Republican State Senate representative for West Virginia district 9 and holds an OppScore of +3.90. OppScore is a nonpartisan political rating system that scores politicians from -5.00 to +5.00 across the Five Points of Opportunity, using published voting records and public disclosures.

Brian Helton is a Republican state senator representing West Virginia's 9th district since 2025. Born and raised in Beckley in southern West Virginia, the lifelong resident built a career as an entrepreneur owning businesses in trucking, coal, real estate, and construction. He emphasizes conservative priorities including protecting life, religious freedom, Second Amendment rights, and regional economic development.

Brian Helton rating summary

• Party: Republican
• Office: State Senate
• State: West Virginia
• District: 9
• OppScore: +3.90 on a -5.00 to +5.00 scale
• Score basis: Record based, documented on 29 of 44 scored questions

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• Campaign finance and donor disclosures
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Primary sources

• Official website
• Ballotpedia profile

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