The West Virginia Lieutenant Governor General Election on November 3, 2026, will determine the next individual to hold the state's second-highest executive office. The lieutenant governor serves as president of the West Virginia Senate and succeeds the governor in case of vacancy, making this a significant statewide race.
The West Virginia Lieutenant Governor General Election on November 3, 2026, will determine the next individual to hold the state's second-highest executive office. The lieutenant governor serves as president of the West Virginia Senate and succeeds the governor in case of vacancy, making this a significant statewide race.
To vote in West Virginia, residents must register by October 19, 2026, either online through the Secretary of State's portal, by mail, or in person at their county clerk's office. On Election Day, November 3, 2026, voters can cast ballots at their assigned polling place from 6:30 AM to 7:30 PM EST, or vote early in person between October 26 and November 1 at designated early voting sites; a valid ID is required for in-person voting.