Jay Rockefeller Dies at 89
The former West Virginia governor and longtime U.S. senator died at his home on a Friday morning, with the cause not disclosed.
West Virginia Election News
Elections in West Virginia run on campaign announcements, polling, candidate platforms, election results and voting regulations, and coverage here follows all of it. Reporting focuses on the candidates seeking office and the mechanics of the voting process across the state.
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November 5, 2026
Steve Williams Wins West Virginia House SeatThe former Huntington mayor will return to the House of Delegates as one of 21 Democrats in the 100-member chamber.
November 4, 2026
Anderson Wins West Virginia House District 50Democrat Mathew Anderson captured the District 50 seat after Republican David Elliott Pritt withdrew amid federal charges.
November 4, 2026
Republicans Win Seven of Eight Panhandle House SeatsRepublicans captured most legislative seats in West Virginia's Northern Panhandle, while Laura Wakim Chapman held Senate District One.
November 4, 2026
Vince Deeds Wins Re-Election to State SenateThe incumbent Republican senator for District 10 won the general election over Democrat Kent Gilkerson.
November 4, 2026
GOP Wins Four of Five West Virginia House RacesRepublicans captured four of five contested House of Delegates seats in Districts 10 through 14, with unofficial results reported in Wood County.
November 4, 2026
Williams Unseats Oliverio in Senate District 13John Williams defeated incumbent state Senator Mike Oliverio in West Virginia's 13th Senate District, according to returns counted with 99% of the vote.
November 4, 2026
Moore Wins Reelection to U.S. HouseRepublican Riley Moore defeated Democrat Ace Parsi to retain West Virginia's 2nd Congressional District seat.
November 4, 2026
Capito Projected to Win Senate ReelectionRepublican Shelley Moore Capito was projected to win another term over Democrat Rachel Fetty Anderson in West Virginia.
November 3, 2026
Justice Weighs 2028 Run Against MorriseyFormer Governor Jim Justice says he is considering a return to the governor's office in 2028 and may decide after the November 2026 midterms.
October 31, 2026
West Virginia Voters to Weigh Citizenship Voting AmendmentThe 2026 general election ballot features a proposal to modify state constitutional voting requirements.
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