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West Virginia State Senate Elections

Election Date:November 3, 2026Register by:October 19, 2026
Current holder:Chandler Swope(Republican)

The West Virginia State Senate Elections on November 3, 2026, will determine the composition of the state's upper legislative chamber. All 17 odd-numbered Senate districts are up for election, with senators serving four-year terms. The outcome will influence state policy on budget, education, healthcare, and energy.

About This Race

The West Virginia State Senate Elections on November 3, 2026, will determine the composition of the state's upper legislative chamber. All 17 odd-numbered Senate districts are up for election, with senators serving four-year terms. The outcome will influence state policy on budget, education, healthcare, and energy.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
November 3, 2026
Registration Deadline
October 19, 2026
Early Voting Starts
October 26, 2026
Early Voting Ends
November 1, 2026

How to Vote

To vote in West Virginia, residents must register by October 19, 2026, either online via the Secretary of State's website, by mail, or in person at their county clerk's office. On Election Day, polls are open from 6:30 AM to 7:30 PM; early voting runs from October 26 to November 1 at designated locations. Voters must present a valid ID, such as a driver's license, passport, or military ID, or sign an affidavit of identity if they lack documentation.

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Incumbent
Republican

Chandler Swope

West Virginia State Senate, District 7

Biography

Chandler Swope is the incumbent Republican Senator for District 7, first elected in 2020, seeking re-election to continue his work on education reform and veterans' affairs. A former Mercer County school administrator, he has championed school choice initiatives, workforce development programs, and legislation to support military families. Swope highlights his record of delivering state resources to southern West Virginia.

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Democratic

Billy Wayne Bailey Jr.

West Virginia State Senate, District 7

Biography

Billy Wayne Bailey Jr. is a former Boone County Commissioner and small business owner running to restore economic opportunities in southern West Virginia. He advocates for investing in broadband infrastructure, supporting coal-dependent communities through transition programs, and increasing access to rural healthcare. Bailey emphasizes bipartisan cooperation to address the state's most pressing challenges.

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