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West Virginia Attorney General General

Election Date:November 3, 2026Register by:October 24, 2026
Current holder:Patrick Morrisey(Republican)

The West Virginia Attorney General General Election on November 3, 2026, will determine who serves as the state's chief legal officer and head of the Department of Justice. The incumbent Attorney General is running for re-election, facing challengers from the major political parties in a contest that will shape West Virginia's legal enforcement and policy direction.

About This Race

The West Virginia Attorney General General Election on November 3, 2026, will determine who serves as the state's chief legal officer and head of the Department of Justice. The incumbent Attorney General is running for re-election, facing challengers from the major political parties in a contest that will shape West Virginia's legal enforcement and policy direction.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
November 3, 2026
Registration Deadline
October 24, 2026
Early Voting Starts
October 21, 2026
Early Voting Ends
November 2, 2026

How to Vote

To vote in West Virginia, residents must register by October 24, 2026, either online, by mail, or in person at their county clerk's office. Early voting begins October 21 and runs through November 2, 2026, at designated locations; on Election Day, polls are open from 6:30 AM to 7:30 PM ET, and voters must present a valid ID such as a driver's license, passport, or military ID.

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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. A former congressional staffer and health care policy expert, he is running for re-election to continue his work on opioid litigation, regulatory reform, and defending state laws against federal overreach.

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Democratic

Steve Williams

West Virginia Attorney General

Biography

Steve Williams is the Mayor of Huntington, West Virginia, serving since 2013, and a former prosecutor and state legislator. He is running for Attorney General to bring local government experience to the role, focusing on public safety, drug enforcement, and restoring trust in the state's justice system.

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