Tom Takubo is a Republican member of the West Virginia Senate,[1][2] representing the 17th district since January 14, 2015.
[4] Takubo faced Terrell Ellis, a longtime Kanawha County community and economic developer, in the November general election.
[5] Despite being outspent in the race,[5] Takubo beat Ellis by a slim 52.5%-47.5% margin to win a second term.
Takubo, a doctor and small business owner,[7] ran for the seat and faced Lance Wheeler in the Republican primary.
Takubo beat Wheeler by a 68%-32% margin to advance to the November general election,[8] where he faced Democratic nominee Delegate and Assistant Majority Whip Doug Skaff and Mountain Party nominee Jesse Johnson.