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2026 Race · West Virginia

U.S. Senate

2 candidates on record · incumbent running

The 2026 election for U.S. Senate in West Virginia is scheduled for November 3, 2026. 2 candidates are on record: Shelley Moore Capito (Republican) and Rachel Fetty Anderson (Democratic). The seat is currently held by Shelley Moore Capito (Republican), who has served since January 2015, and the incumbent is on the ballot.

Rachel Fetty Anderson

Democratic

Public Record Profile

Incumbent's record this term

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Shelley Moore Capito

Republican · Since January 2015

Chairman

Environment and Public Works

Committee assignments[congress.gov]

  • Appropriations
  • Commerce, Science, and Transportation
  • Environment and Public Works· Chairman

Recent legislation sponsored[congress.gov]

  • SRES.750

    A resolution recognizing "National Public Works Week" and the contributions of public works professionals.

  • S.4221

    Ensuring Better Interest Treatment and Deductibility Act (EBITDA)

2026 West Virginia U.S. Senate — Questions & Answers

Who is running for U.S. Senate in West Virginia in 2026?

Shelley Moore Capito (Republican) and Rachel Fetty Anderson (Democratic). Shelley Moore Capito is the incumbent.

When is the 2026 West Virginia U.S. Senate election?

The general election is November 3, 2026. Voter registration deadlines are set by West Virginia and are listed at vote.gov.

Who currently holds this seat?

Shelley Moore Capito, a Republican, currently represents West Virginia, serving since January 2015.

What committees does Shelley Moore Capito serve on?

Shelley Moore Capito serves on Senate Committee on Appropriations, Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works. Committee assignments are sourced from congress.gov.

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