West Virginia Voter Guide 2026: Candidates on Your Ballot
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West Virginia's 2026 ballot includes U.S. Senate (Shelley Moore Capito (R), Rachel Fetty-Anderson (D)). Browse tracked West Virginia jurisdictions, compare candidate profiles, and enter your ZIP code to see the exact races on your ballot.
State Snapshot
The U.S. Senate race is West Virginia's only statewide contest on the November 3, 2026 ballot. West Virginia elects its governor and other statewide officers in presidential-election years.
2026 Statewide Races
Candidates The Ballot Brief is tracking for West Virginia's statewide contests. Tap a name for their bio and campaign link, or enter your address for the full ballot with finance data.
U.S. Senate
2 candidatesShelley Moore Capito (R)Incumbent
Shelley Moore Capito is West Virginia's incumbent U.S. senator and the Republican nominee for a third term, winning her May 12 primary with about 66% of the vote. The daughter of former governor Arch Moore and the first woman elected to the Senate from West Virginia, she chairs Senate Republicans' policy efforts on environment and infrastructure and emphasizes energy, broadband, and West Virginia jobs.Priorities: Defend West Virginia coal, gas, and energy jobs · Expand rural broadband and infrastructure · Support veterans and strengthen the state's economyRachel Fetty-Anderson (D)
Rachel Fetty-Anderson is the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in West Virginia, an attorney and former Morgantown city councilwoman who won the May 12 primary with about 33% of the vote over a five-candidate field.Priorities: Bring legal and local-government experience to the Senate · Stand up for working West Virginia families · Offer a Democratic alternative in NovemberCampaign site →
Statewide Ballot Measures
1 statewide measure is on West Virginia's 2026 ballot. Tap a measure for the plain-language summary.
Citizenship Voting Requirement Amendment
Amend the constitution to state that only citizens may vote in elections.Constitutional amendment (legislative referral)Full measures guide →
Places We’re Tracking
Open a local guide to preview candidate profiles by county, city, or jurisdiction. A ZIP code lookup is the fastest way to narrow this to a specific ballot.
Berkeley County
16 candidates- 16 tracked candidate profiles
- 9 office types represented
Cabell County
3 candidates- 3 tracked candidate profiles
- 2 office types represented
Harrison County
32 candidates- 32 tracked candidate profiles
- 12 office types represented
Kanawha County
63 candidates- 63 tracked candidate profiles
- 21 office types represented
Monongalia County
33 candidates- 33 tracked candidate profiles
- 12 office types represented
Wood County
15 candidates- 15 tracked candidate profiles
- 10 office types represented
Every county in West Virginia
All 55 counties, A to Z. Each page shows the statewide races on every ballot in that county; the 1 marked in bold also carry hand-verified local races.
Barbour CountyBerkeley CountyBoone CountyBraxton CountyBrooke CountyCabell CountyCalhoun CountyClay CountyDoddridge CountyFayette CountyGilmer CountyGrant CountyGreenbrier CountyHampshire CountyHancock CountyHardy CountyHarrison CountyJackson CountyJefferson CountyKanawha CountyLewis CountyLincoln CountyLogan CountyMarion CountyMarshall CountyMason CountyMcDowell CountyMercer CountyMineral CountyMingo CountyMonongalia CountyMonroe CountyMorgan CountyNicholas CountyOhio CountyPendleton CountyPleasants CountyPocahontas CountyPreston CountyPutnam CountyRaleigh CountyRandolph CountyRitchie CountyRoane CountySummers CountyTaylor CountyTucker CountyTyler CountyUpshur CountyWayne CountyWebster CountyWetzel CountyWirt CountyWood CountyWyoming County
How to vote in West Virginia in November 2026
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Dates below come from the West Virginia election office as of 2026-09-04; confirm on the official page or check your registration and polling place.
- Voter registration deadline
- online by Tuesday, October 13, 2026; by mail Tuesday, October 13, 2026; in person by Tuesday, October 13, 2026
- Early voting
- Wednesday, October 21, 2026 through Saturday, October 31, 2026
- Mail ballot
- request by Wednesday, October 28, 2026; return: Unless a military or overseas voter, the ballot must be postmarked by Election Day, November 3, 2026, AND received by the start of Canvass (about 5 days after...
- Election Day hours
- 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- Where to vote
- Find your polling place with the West Virginia election office's official lookup.
- ID at the polls
- A valid, unexpired photo ID is required at early voting or on Election Day: WV driver's license or state ID, another state's driver's license, U.S. passport/passport card, government-issued employee photo ID, WV college/university or WV high school student photo ID, U.S. military photo ID, or a photo voter registration card issued by a WV county clerk or the Secretary of State. Voters 65+ may use an ID that was unexpired on their 65th birthday. First-time mail voters must include a copy of valid ID (photo ID, utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other official government document) with their ballot.
West Virginia 2026 Election Questions
Who is running for U.S. Senate in West Virginia in 2026?
The tracked 2026 U.S. Senate candidates in West Virginia are Shelley Moore Capito (R), Rachel Fetty-Anderson (D). Candidate fields follow official election office filings; see the race card on this page for biographies and priorities.
When is the West Virginia 2026 primary election?
West Virginia's 2026 state primary was held on May 12, 2026; the general election is November 3, 2026. Check your registration and polling place with your state election office.
When is the voter registration deadline in West Virginia for the November 2026 election?
To vote in West Virginia's November 3, 2026 general election, register online by Tuesday, October 13, 2026; by mail Tuesday, October 13, 2026; in person by Tuesday, October 13, 2026, per the state election office.
When does early voting start in West Virginia for the November 2026 election?
Early in-person voting in West Virginia runs Wednesday, October 21, 2026 through Saturday, October 31, 2026, per the state election office.
What is the deadline to request a mail ballot in West Virginia for November 2026?
West Virginia mail ballots: request by Wednesday, October 28, 2026; return: Unless a military or overseas voter, the ballot must be postmarked by Election Day, November 3, 2026, AND received by the start of Canvass (about 5 days after..., per the state election office.
Where do I vote in West Virginia in November 2026?
Polling places are assigned by address. Use the West Virginia election office's official lookup at https://apps.sos.wv.gov/Elections/voter/amiregisteredtovote to find yours; early-voting sites are listed there as well.
Enter an address to narrow statewide, congressional, county, and municipal races.
Voting ResourcesRegistration, deadlines, and official election links for voters.
Election CalendarTrack major 2026 dates and upcoming election milestones.