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West Virginia Secretary of State Primary

Election Date:May 12, 2026Register by:April 22, 2026
Current holder:Mac Warner(Republican)

The West Virginia Secretary of State Primary is a state-level primary election to select nominees for the office of West Virginia Secretary of State. The office oversees elections, business filings, and state records. Voters will choose between Democratic and Republican candidates to advance to the general election in November 2026.

About This Race

The West Virginia Secretary of State Primary is a state-level primary election to select nominees for the office of West Virginia Secretary of State. The office oversees elections, business filings, and state records. Voters will choose between Democratic and Republican candidates to advance to the general election in November 2026.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
May 12, 2026
Registration Deadline
April 22, 2026
Early Voting Starts
April 27, 2026
Early Voting Ends
May 9, 2026

How to Vote

To vote in West Virginia, voters must be registered by April 22, 2026. Voters can cast ballots in person during early voting from April 27 to May 9, 2026, or on Election Day, May 12, 2026, at their assigned polling place. Valid photo ID is required at the polls, and absentee ballots must be requested by May 5, 2026 and received by close of polls on Election Day.

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Incumbent
Republican

Mac Warner

West Virginia Secretary of State

Biography

Mac Warner is the incumbent West Virginia Secretary of State, having first been elected in 2016 and re-elected in 2020. A former U.S. Army officer and West Virginia National Guard adjutant general, he is seeking re-election to continue modernizing election systems and business services. He emphasizes election integrity, voter access, and technological upgrades to state services.

Campaign Website
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Democratic

Thornton Cooper

West Virginia Secretary of State

Biography

Thornton Cooper is a law professor at West Virginia University and former federal prosecutor with expertise in election law and cybersecurity. He is running to strengthen election security, combat misinformation, and increase voter participation, particularly among young and marginalized communities. His campaign focuses on restoring trust in elections through transparency and nonpartisan administration.

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