Senate race · 2026

West Virginia Senate Race

Compare sourced candidate information for the November 3, 2026 U.S. Senate election. Check the state election office for the complete ballot and any qualified write-in candidates.

All 2026 races

3 documented candidates · what each one campaigns on

Shelley Moore Capito

Republican · Incumbent

Their record

Currently: U.S. Senator

Shelley Moore Capito has served as a U.S. Senator for West Virginia since 2015.

Campaign platform

Support for Healthcare Access
Advocates for improving access to various healthcare services, including mental health, maternal care, and specialized medical treatments.
HealthSource
Infrastructure Development
Focuses on developing and maintaining essential infrastructure like water resources, transportation networks, and public works.
EconomySource
Rural Broadband Expansion
Supports initiatives to expand and protect broadband internet access in rural areas.
TechnologySource
Support for Armed Forces
Recognizes and honors military service members and supports programs for veterans.
DefenseSource

Candidate source Ballotpedia profile

Rachel Fetty Anderson

Democratic

Rachel Fetty Anderson is an attorney and former Morgantown City Council member.

Campaign platform

Campaign Finance Reform
Rachel Fetty Anderson's campaign rejects foreign and corporate money.
DemocracySource

Candidate source Ballotpedia profile

S. Marshall Wilson

Constitution

Campaign platform

Energy production
Supports expanding West Virginia energy production.
Environment & energySource
Small-business regulation
Supports reducing regulations on small businesses.
Economy & jobsSource
Budget and debt limits
Opposes unbalanced budgets and debt-ceiling increases without real spending cuts.
Economy & jobsSource

Candidate source Ballotpedia profile

This is a sourced candidate guide, not a certified ballot. Confirm the full ballot, including any qualified write-in candidates, with the state election office .

Platform items are drawn from candidates’ own campaign materials and public reporting, summarised neutrally. They are what a candidate says they will do — not a judgement about whether they will do it. Once a candidate is serving in Congress, their record moves to the senator profiles.