West Virginia elections and officials
Statewide information for West Virginia. Search your address to add your House district and state legislators.
West Virginia closes registration 21 days before an election. The next cutoff you can still make is October 17, 2028.
You have 717 days left to register. Registration for the election right ahead of it has already closed.
Upcoming elections
2026 General Election (Midterms)
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
All 435 U.S. House seats, 33+ U.S. Senate seats, most governorships, and thousands of state legislative seats.
Called the midterms because they fall in the middle of a president’s four year term. The presidency is not on this ballot. Control of Congress is.
2028 General Election (Presidential)
Tuesday, November 7, 2028
The presidency, all 435 U.S. House seats, about a third of the U.S. Senate, and many state and local offices.
A presidential election comes every four years. The presidency is on the ballot, and a new Congress is elected with it.
Dates are set by state law but can change. Always verify with your official state election office.
Election Calendars
Subscribe once and your calendar app fills in every West Virginia election date, plus a reminder a week before Election Day. It updates itself if a date moves.
U.S. senators
Every state elects two U.S. senators, who represent the whole state and serve six-year terms. These two are yours no matter where in West Virginia you live.
Shelley Moore Capito
- Senator since 2015
- In Congress since 2001
- Last elected 2020
- Term ends Jan 2027
State government
Your state government decides most of what you actually live with day to day: schools, roads, policing, housing, and health care rules. West Virginia's Legislature has 34 senators and 100 members of the House of Delegates.
Common questions
What is the voter registration deadline in West Virginia?
West Virginia closes registration 21 days before an election. The next cutoff you can still make is October 17, 2028. You have 717 days left to register. Registration for the election right ahead of it has already closed.
Where do I vote in West Virginia?
Your polling place depends on your address. West Virginia's election office runs an official lookup where you enter it, linked on this page. Early voting sites can differ from your Election Day polling place.
When is the next election in West Virginia?
The next election in West Virginia is the 2026 General Election (Midterms) on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
Who are West Virginia's U.S. senators?
West Virginia is represented in the U.S. Senate by James C. Justice (Republican) and Shelley Moore Capito (Republican).
Who is the governor of West Virginia?
Patrick Morrisey (Republican) is the governor of West Virginia.
Registration deadlines and primary dates are set by state law and can change. Always confirm with your official West Virginia election office before you rely on a date. Spot an error? Let us know and we will fix it.