West Virginia Sample Ballot 2026: Every Candidate on Your November Ballot
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West Virginia's 2026 ballot includes U.S. Senate (Shelley Moore Capito (R), Rachel Fetty Anderson (D), S. Marshall Wilson (Constitution)); 2 U.S. House districts. Browse tracked West Virginia jurisdictions, compare candidate profiles, and enter your ZIP code to see the exact races on your ballot.
- Primary Election
- May 12, 2026
- General Election
- Nov. 3, 2026
- Places Listed
- 6
- Profiles
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Statewide
U.S. SenateShelley Moore Capito (R) · Rachel Fetty Anderson (D) · S. Marshall Wilson (Constitution)
Shelley Moore Capito Republican Incumbent
- Defend West Virginia coal, gas, and energy jobs
- Expand rural broadband and infrastructure
- Support veterans and strengthen the state's economy
Per the campaign site.
About Shelley Moore Capito
Shelley Moore Capito is West Virginia's incumbent U.S. senator and the Republican nominee for a third term. 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.
Rachel Fetty Anderson Democrat
- Bring legal and local-government experience to the Senate
- Stand up for working West Virginia families
- Offer a Democratic alternative in November
Per the campaign site.
About Rachel Fetty Anderson
Rachel Fetty Anderson is the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in West Virginia, an attorney and former Morgantown city councilwoman.
S. Marshall Wilson Constitution
- Cutting regulations and energy costs to grow West Virginia's economy
- Opposing spending bills that exceed constitutional authority and voting against raising the debt ceiling without cuts
- Defending the Bill of Rights and West Virginia's sovereignty
Per the campaign site.
About S. Marshall Wilson
S. Marshall Wilson is the Constitution Party candidate for U.S. Senate in West Virginia, from Berkeley County, per the West Virginia Secretary of State's candidate database. He is a retired U.S. Army infantry officer and combat veteran, and holds a master's degree in national security, per his campaign site.
West Virginia does not elect a governor in 2026. The statewide contests below are what appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
Ballot measures
Ballot measures1 statewide measure on the 2026 ballot
1 statewide measure is on West Virginia's 2026 ballot.
Citizenship Voting Requirement AmendmentAmend the constitution to state that only citizens may vote in elections.Constitutional amendment (legislative referral)
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Voting info and more
Voting info and more
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.
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), S. Marshall Wilson (Constitution). 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.
U.S. House candidates by district
Only one district is on your ballot; the link below finds yours by street address.
U.S. House - WV-1Carol Miller (R) · Belinda Fox-Spencer (Constitution) · Vince George (D)
Carol Miller Republican Incumbent
- Supports protecting coal and gas industries
- Supports funding education and creating jobs
- Supports farmers and businesses
Per the campaign site.
About Carol Miller
Miller describes herself as a small business owner, farmer and job creator, as well as a wife, mother and grandmother, per the campaign site.
Belinda Fox-Spencer Constitution
- Pro-life
- A strong defender of the Second Amendment
- Committed to upholding the Constitution
Per the campaign site.
About Belinda Fox-Spencer
Belinda Fox-Spencer is the Constitution Party candidate for West Virginia's 1st Congressional District in 2026. She has 22 years of experience in healthcare and 32 years in small business, per her campaign site.
Vince George Democrat
- Expanding affordable healthcare access, including a Medicare for All option
- Raising the minimum wage to reflect the real cost of living
- Ensuring every West Virginian has clean water
Per the campaign site.
About Vince George
Vince George is the Democratic nominee for West Virginia's 1st Congressional District in 2026. He is a retired public servant, former teacher and community advocate from South Charleston, per WSAZ, who has worked registering voters in Kanawha County, recruiting doctors to underserved rural counties, and helping West Virginians enroll in SNAP, Medicaid and TANF, per WSAZ.
U.S. House - WV-2Riley Moore (R) · Ace Parsi (D)
Riley Moore Republican Incumbent
- Supports school choice in education
- Supports gun rights protections
- Supports protecting jobs in traditional energy industries
Per the campaign site.
About Riley Moore
Moore started his career as a welder before working as a national security advisor to the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee and as a contractor for the Department of Homeland Security, per the campaign site. He holds a degree in government and international politics from George Mason University and a master's in strategic security studies from the National Defense University, and served in the West Virginia House of Delegates and as West Virginia State Treasurer before his election to Congress, per the campaign site.
Ace Parsi Democrat
Ace Parsi is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for West Virginia's 2nd Congressional District as the Democrat nominee, per the West Virginia Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate list.