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WV-01 Republican nominee?
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MAY 13, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleU.S. Representative
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
Age75 years old (Nov 4, 1950)
GenderFemale
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LocationWest Virginia
BackgroundU.S. Representative
EducationColumbia College (South Carolina) — B.A. (history and political science), 1972
Notable personal detailsCarol Devine Miller is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for West Virginia’s 1st Congressional District (in Congress since 2019; representing WV-01 since 2023). She previously served in the West Virginia House of Delegates (2006–2018), where she became the first female Majority Whip. She has worked as a small business owner and farmer and has operated Swann Ridge Bison Farm in Huntington, West Virginia.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports tax cuts and making the 2017 federal tax cuts permanent, opposes new taxes on small businesses, and promotes pro-growth business tax provisions and tax relief for working families. Advocates reducing tax burdens on businesses and families to spur job creation and economic growth in West Virginia.
Healthcare
Supports strengthening and funding federal programs that sustain rural healthcare access, including reauthorizing the Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility Program and securing appropriations for hospital projects in West Virginia. Focuses on preserving and expanding resources for rural hospitals and related health infrastructure.
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Immigration & Border
The candidate emphasizes securing the U.S. border and increasing enforcement while supporting reforms to legal immigration processes. Public materials highlight actions and votes focused on border security and measures to control illicit cross-border flows. Statements and legislative activity indicate a priority on stronger enforcement and border controls rather than expanded pathways to regularization.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Carol Miller identifies as pro-life and has been endorsed by national pro-life organizations; she has publicly expressed support for March for Life and for policies described by pro‑life groups as protecting the unborn. Her public materials and endorsements indicate she supports restrictions on abortion rather than expanded access.
Climate & Energy
Carol Miller consistently supports West Virginia’s coal and natural gas industries, advocates for energy projects like pipelines and LNG exports, and favors rolling back or opposing stricter federal power-plant regulations. Her public positions emphasize preserving fossil-fuel production and protecting coal communities while promoting energy development for the state’s economy.
Public Safety & Guns
Carol Miller identifies as a strong supporter of the Second Amendment and has sponsored/endorsed legislation expanding concealed-carry reciprocity and other pro-gun measures while also supporting firearm-safety incentives. Her public statements emphasize defending gun rights and backing law enforcement while framing safety measures in ways that preserve lawful ownership.
News
Carol Miller is being mentioned in coverage about growing rural backlash to proposed data centers, which is becoming a political issue for Republicans ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The reporting says communities are pushing back over water use, electricity demand, land prices, and local disruption. Some projects have already been scrapped, while others are still moving forward with promises of jobs, tax revenue, and infrastructure investment.
Endorsements
Endorsers of Carol Miller for WV-01 Republican nominee?
Maggie's List
Public endorsement
Maggie's List endorsed Carol Miller for reelection in West Virginia's 1st congressional district.
Fundraising
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