The 2026 West Virginia U.S. Senate Class I General Election will be held on November 3, 2026, to determine who will represent West Virginia in the United States Senate for the Class I seat currently held by Senator Shelley Moore Capito, who is seeking re-election. This federal election will decide the state's sole U.S. Senate seat up for vote in 2026.
The 2026 West Virginia U.S. Senate Class I General Election will be held on November 3, 2026, to determine who will represent West Virginia in the United States Senate for the Class I seat currently held by Senator Shelley Moore Capito, who is seeking re-election. This federal election will decide the state's sole U.S. Senate seat up for vote in 2026.
To vote in West Virginia, residents must register by October 15, 2026, either online via the Secretary of State's website, by mail, or in person at their county clerk's office. On Election Day, voters can cast ballots at their assigned polling place from 6:30 AM to 7:30 PM ET; early voting is available from October 22 to November 2, 2026, at designated locations, and absentee ballots must be requested by October 29 and returned by close of polls on Election Day. Voters must present a valid ID, such as a driver's license, passport, or military ID, to vote in person.