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West Virginia U.S. Senate Class I Primary

Election Date:May 12, 2026Register by:April 22, 2026
Current holder:Shelley Moore Capito(Republican)

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.

About This Race

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.

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Important Dates

Election Date
May 12, 2026
Registration Deadline
April 22, 2026
Early Voting Starts
April 27, 2026
Early Voting Ends
May 11, 2026

How to Vote

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.

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Incumbent
Republican

Shelley Moore Capito

United States Senator from West Virginia

Biography

Shelley Moore Capito is the incumbent U.S. Senator from West Virginia, first elected in 2014 and re-elected in 2020. A former U.S. Representative, she is seeking a third term, emphasizing her record on infrastructure, broadband expansion, and support for energy and manufacturing industries in the state.

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Democratic

Gloria Laurel Toth

United States Senator from West Virginia

Biography

Gloria Laurel Toth is a nonprofit executive and community organizer from Charleston, West Virginia, running on a platform focused on healthcare access, education funding, and economic revitalization for working families. She aims to unseat Senator Capito by advocating for expanded Medicare and stronger labor protections.

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