The 2026 West Virginia gubernatorial primary election will be held on May 12, 2026, to select the Democratic and Republican nominees for governor. The winner of each party's primary will advance to the general election, where they will compete for the state's highest office. This primary determines which candidates will appear on the ballot in the November 2026 general election for West Virginia governor.
The 2026 West Virginia gubernatorial primary election will be held on May 12, 2026, to select the Democratic and Republican nominees for governor. The winner of each party's primary will advance to the general election, where they will compete for the state's highest office. This primary determines which candidates will appear on the ballot in the November 2026 general election for West Virginia governor.
West Virginia residents must be registered to vote by April 17, 2026, to participate in the May 12 primary. Voters can register online through the West Virginia Secretary of State's website, by mail, or in person at their county clerk's office. On Election Day, voters must present a valid ID such as a driver's license, state ID, passport, or military ID, and can vote at their assigned polling place during hours of 6:30 AM to 7:30 PM local time.