West Virginia › Kanawha County › West Virginia Senate District 17 (Unexpired Term)
2 candidates are tracked for West Virginia Senate District 17 (Unexpired Term) on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Richie Robb and Anne B. Charnock. Candidate information follows official Kanawha County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Richie Robb (Democrat), Anne B. Charnock (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot in a SPECIAL election to fill the unexpired term of the OTHER Senate seat in West Virginia's 17th senatorial district (the district elects two senators on staggered terms; this is not the district's regularly scheduled 2026 Senate race, which is a separate contest on the same ballot). Anne B. Charnock was appointed to fill the vacancy and is the sitting member, per the West Virginia Legislature's member roster. Per the Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate list.
Richie served in Vietnam as a Military Intelligence Officer and was awarded the Bronze Star, per the campaign site. He is a graduate of Marshall University, holds a Juris Doctor from Capital University Law School, and has practiced law for more than 40 years; he was elected Mayor of South Charleston at age 29 and served until retiring in 2007, per the campaign site.
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- Supports protecting PEIA and retiree benefits
- Supports lowering utility costs
- Supports public schools and teachers
- Supports giving communities a voice in major local projects
Source: candidate campaign site.
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Anne B. Charnock is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for West Virginia Senate District 17 (Unexpired Term) on the Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate list. Anne B. Charnock is the sitting member, per the West Virginia Legislature's member roster. This name has not yet been researched.
Questions about this race
Who is running for West Virginia Senate District 17 (Unexpired Term) in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for West Virginia Senate District 17 (Unexpired Term) on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Richie Robb and Anne B. Charnock. Candidate information follows official Kanawha County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the West Virginia Senate District 17 (Unexpired Term) election in West Virginia?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for West Virginia are on the West Virginia election hub at theballotbrief.com.
How do I see my exact Kanawha County ballot?
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