The West Virginia U.S. Senate Class I Primary is a federal primary election held on May 12, 2026, to select Democratic and Republican nominees for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Senator Shelley Moore Capito. This seat is up for election as part of the Class I Senate rotation, with the winner advancing to the general election in November 2026.
The West Virginia U.S. Senate Class I Primary is a federal primary election held on May 12, 2026, to select Democratic and Republican nominees for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Senator Shelley Moore Capito. This seat is up for election as part of the Class I Senate rotation, with the winner advancing to the general election in November 2026.
To vote in West Virginia's 2026 primary, residents must be registered voters. Registration can be completed online via the West Virginia Secretary of State's website, by mail, or in person at county clerk offices. On election day, voters must present a valid ID such as a driver's license, passport, or military ID at their assigned polling place, or they may vote early in person at designated locations during the early voting period.