Moore Wins Reelection to U.S. House
Republican Riley Moore defeated Democrat Ace Parsi to retain West Virginia's 2nd Congressional District seat.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Elections
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Republican incumbent Riley Moore won reelection to the U.S. House in West Virginia's 2nd Congressional District, defeating Democrat Ace Parsi. Results remain unofficial until certified, and Moore is set to begin a second term in Congress.
Why it matters
Moore's win keeps the 2nd District in Republican hands and extends his tenure in the House, where he serves on the Appropriations Committee and directs federal funding to projects across North Central West Virginia.
Moore has sponsored or co-sponsored 133 bills since taking office in January 2025, after winning more than 70% of the vote in 2024. The 2026 result is unofficial until certified.
The players
Riley Moore
Republican U.S. Representative for West Virginia's 2nd Congressional District, serving on the House Appropriations Committee.
Ace Parsi
Democratic candidate who lost to Moore and works as a policy analyst after moving to West Virginia from Iran.
The details
Moore defeated Democrat Ace Parsi, an Iranian immigrant who moved to West Virginia at age 8 and works as a policy analyst. Moore used his seat on the House Appropriations Committee to direct federal funding to North Central West Virginia projects, including $5 million for Clarksburg bridge repairs.
Timeline
January 2025: Moore took office in Congress.
April 2025: Moore toured the CECOT mega-prison in El Salvador.
November 4, 2026: Moore won reelection to the U.S. House.
Political Context
Moore's 2024 victory with more than 70% of the vote set a strong baseline for his 2026 reelection bid. Democratic challenger Ace Parsi ran against that established Republican support in the 2nd District.
Moore's continued seat on the Appropriations Committee gives North Central West Virginia communities a voice in directing federal dollars to local bridges, fire stations, and water systems. Residents should watch for Moore's funding announcements as his second term begins.
The takeaway
Moore's reelection shows how committee assignments can translate into concrete local projects, and voters in the 2nd District will see how that influence plays out over his second term.
Further reading
For more on the race, see Elections coverage across West Virginia.
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