Primary
Democratic Primary
Held May 12, 2026.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rachel Fetty Anderson ✓ | 30,930 | 43.4% | |
| Jeff Kessler | 25,228 | 35.4% | |
| Zach Shrewsbury | 15,076 | 21.2% |
Republican Primary
Held May 12, 2026.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelley Moore Capito ✓ | 80,376 | 76.0% | |
| Tom Willis | 22,829 | 21.6% | |
| Janet McNulty | 2,597 | 2.5% |
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Race Overview
Candidates
Shelley Moore Capito Nominee Incumbent
RepublicanAverage is the unweighted mean of the last three scientific public polls. Fewer than three uses the polls that exist. The rating uses that average when the newest poll ended in the last 30 days. The table lists the polls in that average, plus the most recent 30 days or the newest 3 polls, whichever is more. How accurate is each pollster? →
No polls in the last 90 days.
Questions About This Race
Is the 2026 West Virginia Senate race competitive?
No — the expert consensus rates it Safe R for Republicans.
When is the 2026 West Virginia Senate race decided?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
How is the PollingSource average calculated?
The PollingSource average is the unweighted mean of the last three scientific public polls, or fewer when fewer exist. One poll sets the rating when it ended in the last 30 days. We do not exclude pollsters. The table lists recent polls, including ones older than those three. Full details: pollingsource.com/methodology.
Race Notes
Two-term incumbent
Independent Expenditures Updated just now
Top Spenders
- TAKE ME HOME WV ACTION GOP-aligned $436,700
- AMERICAN MISSION GOP-aligned $210,193
- WEST VIRGINIANS FOR LIFE INC POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE Dem-aligned $729
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