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West Virginia Attorney General Primary

Election Date:May 12, 2026Register by:April 21, 2026
Current holder:Patrick Morrisey(Republican)

The West Virginia Attorney General Primary election on May 12, 2026, is a statewide primary to select the Democratic and Republican nominees for the office of West Virginia Attorney General. The winner of each party's primary will advance to the general election in November 2026 to compete for the state's top legal office, which oversees consumer protection, antitrust enforcement, and representation of the state in legal matters.

About This Race

The West Virginia Attorney General Primary election on May 12, 2026, is a statewide primary to select the Democratic and Republican nominees for the office of West Virginia Attorney General. The winner of each party's primary will advance to the general election in November 2026 to compete for the state's top legal office, which oversees consumer protection, antitrust enforcement, and representation of the state in legal matters.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
May 12, 2026
Registration Deadline
April 21, 2026
Early Voting Starts
April 30, 2026
Early Voting Ends
May 9, 2026

How to Vote

To vote in the West Virginia Attorney General Primary, voters must be registered by April 21, 2026. 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 or during early voting (April 30–May 9), voters must present a valid ID such as a driver's license, passport, or military ID at their designated polling place or early voting site.

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Incumbent
Republican

Patrick Morrisey

West Virginia Attorney General

Biography

Patrick Morrisey is the incumbent West Virginia Attorney General, first elected in 2012 and re-elected in 2016 and 2020. He is seeking a fourth term to continue his work on combating the opioid epidemic, defending state laws in federal court, and protecting consumers from fraud and unfair business practices.

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Democratic

Sam Belcher

West Virginia Attorney General

Biography

Sam Belcher is a former federal prosecutor and Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia, with over a decade of experience in criminal and civil litigation. He is running to bring independent oversight to the Attorney General's office, prioritize public corruption cases, and restore trust in state law enforcement.

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