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West Virginia Governor General

Election Date:November 3, 2026Register by:October 14, 2026

The West Virginia gubernatorial general election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the next governor of West Virginia. The election is for the state's highest executive office, with candidates from major political parties competing to succeed the current governor. Voters will decide based on policy platforms, leadership experience, and vision for the state's future.

About This Race

The West Virginia gubernatorial general election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the next governor of West Virginia. The election is for the state's highest executive office, with candidates from major political parties competing to succeed the current governor. Voters will decide based on policy platforms, leadership experience, and vision for the state's future.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
November 3, 2026
Registration Deadline
October 14, 2026
Early Voting Starts
October 25, 2026
Early Voting Ends
November 2, 2026

How to Vote

To vote in West Virginia, registered voters must present a valid ID at their polling place on Election Day or during the early voting period. Voters can register online, by mail, or in person at their county clerk's office, with the registration deadline set for October 14, 2026. Early voting begins October 25, 2026, and ends November 2, 2026, at designated locations across the state.

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Republican

Patrick Morrisey

Governor of West Virginia

Biography

Patrick Morrisey is the incumbent Attorney General of West Virginia, serving since 2013, and is seeking the Republican nomination for governor. He is running on a platform of reducing government overreach, protecting Second Amendment rights, and promoting economic growth through tax reform and deregulation.

Campaign Website
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Democratic

Steve Williams

Governor of West Virginia

Biography

Steve Williams is the Mayor of Huntington, West Virginia, a position he has held since 2013, and is running as the Democratic candidate for governor. His campaign focuses on expanding access to healthcare, improving public education, and revitalizing the state's economy through infrastructure investment and job training programs.

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