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2026 West Virginia Elections & races

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Overview

West Virginia's 2026 ballot is topped by a US Senate race, where Republican incumbent Shelley Moore Capito is seeking a third term after winning the May 12 primary. Both US House seats, all 100 House of Delegates seats and roughly half of the state Senate are also up on November 3; the governorship next appears on the ballot in 2028. This year's primary was the state's first in decades with a Republican contest restricted to registered Republicans, while unaffiliated voters could still cast Democratic ballots. Prediction Edge connects live market odds with candidate pages, polling context, official dates and market-moving updates.

2026 West Virginia Election Snapshot

Primary Election
May 12, 2026
General Election
Nov 3, 2026
Main Statewide Race
Incumbent: Shelley Moore Capito
Primary System
Closed Republican / semi-closed Democratic primary
Major Offices
US Senate, US House
Partisan Lean
Strong Republican
Not a core swing state
Early Voting
Early voting generally runs from the 13th day before Election Day through the Saturday before Election Day.
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Key West Virginia Races to Watch in 2026

West Virginia US Senate Races 2026

Republican incumbent Shelley Moore Capito is seeking a third term in 2026. She won the May 12 Republican primary and faces Democrat Rachel Fetty Anderson in November for the Class 2 seat she has held since 2015.

West Virginia Senate winner?
$17.0KNov 7, 2026
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West Virginia US House Races 2026

Both of West Virginia's US House seats are up in 2026. Republican incumbents Carol Miller in WV-01 and Riley Moore in WV-02 cleared the May 12 primary and defend their seats against Democratic challengers in November.

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2026 West Virginia Elections Calendar

  1. West Virginia 2026 primary
  2. West Virginia 2026 general election
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West Virginia Candidates Running in 2026

Explore candidate pages for West Virginia's major 2026 races — odds, polling, fundraising, endorsements and news.

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2026 West Virginia Elections FAQ

When is the 2026 West Virginia primary election?
The 2026 West Virginia primary election is on May 12, 2026.
When is the 2026 West Virginia general election?
The 2026 West Virginia general election is on Nov 3, 2026.
What races are on the ballot in West Virginia in 2026?
The November 3, 2026 ballot features one US Senate seat, currently held by Republican Shelley Moore Capito, both US House districts (WV-01 and WV-02), all 100 House of Delegates seats and roughly half of the state Senate, including two special elections. No governor or other statewide executive office is up, and West Virginia's nonpartisan judicial races were decided at the May 12 primary.
How does West Virginia's primary work?
West Virginia held its 2026 primary on May 12. For the first time in four decades the Republican primary was restricted to registered Republicans — unaffiliated voters had been allowed in GOP primaries since 1986 — while the Democratic primary remained semi-closed and open to unaffiliated voters. There is no primary runoff; nominees win by plurality, and the state's nonpartisan judicial elections are decided at the primary itself.
Why is the 2026 West Virginia US Senate race important?
West Virginia does not elect a governor in 2026; Republican Patrick Morrisey took office in January 2025 and the office is next on the ballot in November 2028. The marquee statewide contest this cycle is instead the US Senate race, where Shelley Moore Capito seeks a third term, alongside both US House seats and state legislative races.
Where can I follow West Virginia election odds?
Follow live West Virginia election odds, candidate standings, polls and market-moving updates on this Prediction Edge West Virginia hub.

2026 Statewide Elections and Races