2026 United States Senate election in West Virginia

For related races, see 2026 United States Senate elections.
2026 United States Senate election in West Virginia
November 3, 2026
 
Party Republican Democratic
Incumbent U.S. senator

Shelley Moore Capito
Republican



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The 2026 United States Senate election in West Virginia will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect a member of the United States Senate to represent the state of West Virginia. Incumbent two-term Republican Senator Shelley Moore Capito, who was re-elected in 2020 is eligible to run for re-election to a third term in office.[1]

Republican primary

Candidates

Declared

Potential

Withdrawn

Endorsements

Shelley Moore Capito (not declared)
Executive Branch officials
Organizations

Fundraising

Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2025
Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand
Shelley Moore Capito (R) $2,288,399.18 $2,069,234.92 $2,689,694.60
Alexander Gaaserud (R) $0 $0 $0
Tom Willis (R) $0 $0 $0
Source: Federal Election Commission[7]

General election

Predictions

Source Ranking As of
Inside Elections[8] Solid R February 20, 2025
The Cook Political Report[9] Solid R February 13, 2025
Sabato's Crystal Ball[10] Solid R March 12, 2025
Race To The WH[11] Solid R May 5, 2025

References

  1. ^ "West Virginia 2020 Senate election results". www.cnn.com. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
  2. ^ "Alexander Gaaserud formally announces the launch of his campaign for West Virginia's U.S. Senate Election in 2026". EIN Presswire. November 22, 2024. Retrieved May 16, 2025.
  3. ^ McElhinny, Brad (May 21, 2025). "Tom Willis, new to state Senate, soft launches campaign for U.S. Senate". West Virginia MetroNews. Retrieved May 23, 2025.
  4. ^ Young, Charles (June 12, 2025). "Jan. 6 rioter pardoned by Trump announces 2026 congressional run in West Virginia". WV News. Retrieved June 12, 2025.
  5. ^ "Trump endorses Capito". May 15, 2025. Retrieved May 19, 2025.
  6. ^ "- AIPAC Political Portal". candidates.aipacpac.org. Retrieved May 31, 2025.
  7. ^ "2026 Election United States Senate - West Virginia". fec.gov. Federal Election Commission. Retrieved April 23, 2025.
  8. ^ Gonzales, Nathan L. "Senate Ratings". Inside Elections. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
  9. ^ "2026 CPR Senate Race ratings". Cook Political Report. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
  10. ^ "2026 Senate". Sabato's Crystal Ball. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
  11. ^ "2026 Senate Forecast". Race to the WH. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
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