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, which puts the next cutoff at October 13, 2026.
You have 74 days left to register.
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.
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, which puts the next cutoff at October 13, 2026. You have 74 days left to register.
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.