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West Virginia ballot

U.S. Senate West Virginia

General: November 3, 2026 · Primary: May 12, 2026

General election

RepublicanIncumbentIdeology 0.28 · Moderate Conservative

Shelley Moore Capito, the incumbent U.S. Senator and first Republican woman elected from West Virginia, supports energy independence, lower taxes, and improved healthcare access.

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RWithdrewElectrician

Christopher Rose ran for U.S. Senate West Virginia in 2026.

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RWithdrewInvestor

Derrick Evans ran for U.S. Senate West Virginia in 2026.

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UnaffiliatedFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Franklin Riley ran for U.S. Senate West Virginia in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DWithdrew

Joe Manchin III ran for U.S. Senate West Virginia in 2026.

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IndependentFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Michael Sigmon ran for U.S. Senate West Virginia in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateAttorney

A public interest attorney and mother of four, Anderson is running for U.S. Senate in West Virginia in her first campaign. She emphasizes human rights protections, investing in children and families, and challenging the influence of foreign governments and corporate interests on her state.

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IndependentFirst-time candidateCommunity organizer

Rio Phillips is a Community organizer, running for office for the first time. They emphasizes healthcare, energy policy, and economic policy.

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ConstitutionTeacher

S. Marshall Wilson, a teacher, is a Constitution candidate for U.S. Senate West Virginia in the 2026 general election.

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Primary

RepublicanFirst-time candidateLogistics professional

Alexander Gaaserud is a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate West Virginia in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidateSales consultant

Bryan McKinney is a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate West Virginia in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidateCivil engineer

David Purkey is a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate West Virginia in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidateWriter

Janet McNulty is a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate West Virginia in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticAttorney at law

Jeffrey Kessler is a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate West Virginia in the 2026 election.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateAdvancedAttorney

A public interest attorney and mother of four, Anderson is running for U.S. Senate in West Virginia in her first campaign. She emphasizes human rights protections, investing in children and families, and challenging the influence of foreign governments and corporate interests on her state.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateCommunity organizer

Rio Phillips is a Community organizer, running for office for the first time. They emphasizes healthcare, energy policy, and economic policy.

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RepublicanIdeology 0.28 · Moderate ConservativeAdvanced

Shelley Moore Capito, the incumbent U.S. Senator and first Republican woman elected from West Virginia, supports energy independence, lower taxes, and improved healthcare access.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateAttorney

Thornton Cooper is a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate West Virginia in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanAttorney, business owner

Tom Willis is a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate West Virginia in the 2026 election.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateCommunity activist

Zachary Shrewsbury is a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate West Virginia in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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