West Virginia Elections 2026
What is on the West Virginia ballot on November 3, 2026: U.S. Senate, 2 U.S. House seats, 1 ballot measure.
Status: upcoming. Election day is November 3, 2026.
Senate and governor
| Race | Status | Rating | Candidates |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | Shelley Moore Capito (R) is running | Solid R | Rachel Fetty Anderson (D), Shelley Moore Capito (R) |
U.S. House
State legislature
- Senate: 17 of 34 seats up; currently Republican control
- House: 100 of 100 seats up; currently Republican control
Ballot measures
Citizenship requirement for voting
Would limit voting to U.S. citizens.
A yes vote approves the change described above. A no vote rejects it and keeps current law.
Mayors
3 current mayors verified in our research. Being mayor now does not mean running in the next election.
| City or town | Mayor | Next mayoral election |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston | Amy Shuler Goodwin (roster) | |
| Chesapeake | Melissa J. Hill | |
| Morgantown | Danielle Trumble |
Open the West Virginia mayor directory
Sources
- 2026 United States House of Representatives elections (Wikipedia)
- The Green Papers: 2026 general election by state
- Cook Political Report House ratings (Oct. 9, 2026)
- Ballotpedia: congressional candidates, 2026
- 2026 United States Senate elections (Wikipedia)
- 2026 United States gubernatorial elections (Wikipedia)
Statewide offices and measures checked October 12, 2026; federal races updated October 24, 2026.