West Virginia
U.S. Senate
13 candidatesContested
What's on the ballot in West Virginia?
West Virginia's next election is November 3, 2026 (West Virginia 2026 general election). 103 races across 3 offices are on the ballot in West Virginia.
West Virginia 2026 general election
November 3, 2026
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U.S. Senate races
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U.S. House, District 1
8 candidatesContested
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U.S. House, District 2
7 candidatesContested
State House races
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State House, District 1
1 candidate
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State House, District 10
1 candidate
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State House, District 100
1 candidate
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State House, District 11
1 candidate
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State House, District 12
1 candidate
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State House, District 13
1 candidate
Recent West Virginia coverage
Candidate profile · WV
Candidate profile: Elliott Pritt in House District 50
Elections and votingRepublican incumbent Elliott Pritt is running in West Virginia House District 50 in the 2026 general election.
The Ballot West Virginia DeskOct 4, 2026
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
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 plans AI voice technology for rural hospitals
Health careGov. Patrick Morrisey said state funding will soon bring AI voice recording technology to rural West Virginia hospitals.
The Ballot West Virginia 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
Candidate profile · WV
Candidate profile: Bryan Smith in House District 73
Elections and votingRepublican incumbent Bryan Smith is the only candidate listed in West Virginia’s 2026 House District 73 race.
The Ballot West Virginia News DeskSep 30, 2026
News · WV
ACLU-WV challenges West Virginia school aid formula
EducationThe lawsuit brings West Virginia’s method for calculating school aid before the courts but does not itself change the formula.
The Ballot West Virginia DeskSep 29, 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
Candidate profile · WV
Candidate profile: Bryan Ward in West Virginia House District 86
Elections and votingRepublican incumbent Bryan Ward is running in the uncontested 2026 general election for West Virginia House District 86.
The Ballot West Virginia News DeskSep 28, 2026
News · WV
Riley Moore bill would expand Shenandoah battlefield district
Elections and votingThe measure would add three West Virginia counties and one Virginia county to a national historic district covering Civil War sites.
The Ballot West Virginia DeskSep 27, 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
News · WV
What to know about West Virginia’s 2026 elections
Elections and votingWest Virginians will vote for a U.S. senator and representatives in both congressional districts on Nov. 3, 2026.
The Ballot West Virginia News DeskSep 27, 2026