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Daily political news from West Virginia
The News Desk follows the daily political news in West Virginia, from campaign developments to government decisions, sourced from public records and reporting.
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Candidate profile · WV
Republican incumbent Bryan Smith is the only candidate listed in West Virginia’s 2026 House District 73 race.
Candidate profile · WV
Republican incumbent Bryan Ward is running in the uncontested 2026 general election for West Virginia House District 86.
News · WV
West Virginians will vote for a U.S. senator and representatives in both congressional districts on Nov. 3, 2026.
News · WV
Voters will decide a U.S. Senate race and contests for both of West Virginia’s U.S. House districts on Nov. 3, 2026.
Candidate profile · WV
Republican incumbent Betsy Kelly is running in the uncontested 2026 general election for West Virginia House District 9.
News · WV
Gov. Patrick Morrisey issued the order after flooding eroded an Ohio River bank and pushed a landslide close to railroad tracks.
News · WV
The November measure would place a U.S. citizenship requirement for voting in the West Virginia Constitution.
Explainer · WV
A plain-language checklist for confirming election dates, registration, ballot choices and voting instructions in West Virginia.
Candidate profile · WV
Steven Commander Usn Wendelin is a Democrat running in West Virginia’s contested 2nd Congressional District election on Nov. 3, 2026.
Candidate profile · WV
Democrat Zachary C Shrewsbury is among 13 candidates listed for West Virginia’s 2026 U.S. Senate general election.
Candidate profile · WV
Capito is the Republican incumbent in West Virginia’s contested 2026 U.S. Senate race, which has 13 listed candidates.