Senate · West Virginia
Shelley Moore Capito (R)
D
Rachel Fetty Anderson
DEM
R
Shelley Moore CapitoINC
REP · U.S. Senator since 2015
No recent public polls · No polls logged
No recent public poll logged. · Sabato: Safe R
West Virginia 2026 elections
West Virginia votes for U.S. Senate on November 3, 2026, along with its U.S. House seats.
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2026 results in West Virginia · unofficial
West Virginia Senate
✓ Winner: Shelley Capito (R)Updated Nov 12, 12:19 PM ET
Shelley Capito Republican ✓58.3%
Rachel Anderson Democrat38.0%
Shelley Capito won by 20.3 points · called by Fox News at Nov 3, 8:50 PM ET
Lead at Nov 3, 8:43 PM ET: R +13.0 (44% counted) → now R +20.3
Unofficial results. Vote shares and calls from the Fox News Decision Desk results page ↗; this site does not project winners. Certified results come from the state election office.
U.S. House (2 seats): 0 D · 2 R
| District | Winner / leader | Vote % | Counted | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WV-1 | Carol Miller R · incumbent · vs Vince George (D) | 57.1–39.6R +17.4 | 99% | ✓ Called |
| WV-2 | Riley Moore R · incumbent · vs Ace Parsi (D) | 59.4–40.6R +18.7 | 99% | ✓ Called |
Senate and governor calls: Fox News Decision Desk. House calls: The Associated Press, as shown by Fox News. Updated Nov 12, 12:19 PM ET. All 435 House districts →
Tracked Senate and governor races
Solid R
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Voting in West Virginia
Election Day: . Confirm your registration, deadlines, voting options, polling location and sample ballot with official sources.
Register / check registration ↗Official West Virginia registration information.State / local election authority ↗Official source for election procedures and updates.
Verified deadlines
- Voter registration deadline: · online, mail or in person (closes) · Official source ↗Registration closes 21 days before the election.
- Early in-person voting: · in person through October 31, 2026 · Official source ↗
- Absentee ballot application deadline: · application · must be received by this date · Official source ↗County clerk must receive application by the 6th day before the election.
- Absentee ballot hand-delivery deadline: · in person · must be received by this date · Official source ↗
- Absentee ballot postmark deadline: · mail · postmark by this date · Official source ↗Postmarked by Election Day and received before canvass begins Nov 9; unpostmarked ballots accepted if received by Nov 4.
Sources checked 2026-10-07. Election rules and deadlines can change; confirm details with the authority.
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West Virginia election guide
What West Virginia voters decide on November 3, 2026
West Virginia U.S. Senate: Rachel Fetty Anderson (D) faces Shelley Moore Capito (R, U.S. Senator since 2015). Incumbent status: Shelley Moore Capito (R). The seat is currently held by a Republican. The Cook Political Report rates the race Solid R and Sabato's Crystal Ball rates it Safe R. We have not logged a recent public poll for this race. Full race page →
West Virginia also elects all 2 of its U.S. House seats, which count toward the 218 needed for a House majority.
When polls close in West Virginia
Polls close at 7:30 p.m. ET on Election Day. See every state on our poll closing times page.
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Questions people ask
What is on the ballot in West Virginia in 2026?
West Virginia votes for U.S. Senate on November 3, 2026, along with all 2 of its U.S. House seats and state and local offices.
When do polls close in West Virginia?
Polls in West Virginia close at 7:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Anyone in line at closing time can still vote.
How do I register to vote in West Virginia?
Registration deadlines and rules differ by state. Use vote.gov to register in West Virginia or to find your state election office, which has official deadlines and polling places.