Candidate profile · WV
Candidate profile: Anitra Hamilton
Elections and votingDemocratic incumbent Anitra Hamilton is running in West Virginia House District 81 in the 2026 general election.
The Ballot West Virginia Policy DeskOct 2, 2026
Editors · Policy and legislation
The Ballot West Virginia Policy Desk
Legislation, budgets and ballot measures in West Virginia
The Policy Desk covers the bills, budgets and ballot measures moving through West Virginia, explained in plain language and sourced from public records.
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News · WV
Morrisey rules out nuclear waste at proposed federal hub
Energy and environmentWest Virginia’s restriction conflicts with a federal program that treats nuclear waste management as a central responsibility.
The Ballot West Virginia Policy DeskOct 1, 2026
News · WV
West Virginia launches home energy rebate programs
Energy and environmentGov. Patrick Morrisey announced a statewide rollout of rebates aimed at helping residents make energy-saving home upgrades.
The Ballot West Virginia Policy DeskSep 30, 2026
Explainer · WV
West Virginia 2026 general election voter guide
Elections and votingWest Virginia voters should confirm their registration, review their ballot and verify voting instructions before the 2026 general election.
The Ballot West Virginia Policy DeskSep 29, 2026
News · WV
Lawmakers fight over West Virginia education board powers
EducationA court battle is testing an April 2025 law that would give the Legislature power over state Board of Education regulations.
The Ballot West Virginia Policy DeskSep 27, 2026
Candidate profile · WV
Candidate profile: Bill Flanigan in House District 4
Elections and votingRepublican incumbent Bill Flanigan is running in West Virginia House District 4 in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.
The Ballot West Virginia Policy DeskSep 26, 2026
Candidate profile · WV
Candidate profile: Bill Roop in West Virginia House District 44
Elections and votingRepublican incumbent Bill Roop is running in the uncontested 2026 general election for West Virginia House District 44.
The Ballot West Virginia Policy DeskSep 25, 2026
Candidate profile · WV
Candidate profile: Daniel Linville
Elections and votingRepublican incumbent Daniel Linville is running in West Virginia House District 22 in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.
The Ballot West Virginia Policy DeskSep 20, 2026
Candidate profile · WV
Candidate profile: Chuck Horst
Elections and votingRepublican incumbent Chuck Horst is running in the uncontested 2026 general election for West Virginia House District 95.
The Ballot West Virginia Policy DeskSep 19, 2026
Candidate profile · WV
Candidate profile: Andy Shamblin in House District 59
Elections and votingRepublican incumbent Andy Shamblin is running for West Virginia House District 59 in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.
The Ballot West Virginia Policy DeskSep 17, 2026
Candidate profile · WV
Candidate profile: Carol Devine Miller in West Virginia’s 1st
Elections and votingRepublican incumbent Carol Devine Miller is one of eight candidates in West Virginia’s 2026 general election for the 1st District U.S. House seat.
The Ballot West Virginia Policy DeskSep 8, 2026