Draft:2026 United States Senate election in West Virginia

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The 2026 United States Senate election in West Virginia will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect a member of the United States Senate to represent the state of West Virginia. Incumbent two-term Republican Senator Shelley Moore Capito, who was re-elected in 2020 is eligible to run for re-election to a third term in office.

Republican primary

Candidates

Declared

Derrick Evans, former member of the West Virginia House of Delegates (2020–2021)^[1]

Potential

Shelley Moore Capito, incumbent U.S. Senator (2015–present)

References

^ Baker, Amber (November 13, 2024). "Former West Virginia Delegate, convicted Jan. 6 rioter, Derrick Evans announces 2026 Senate run, targets Capito as 'RINO'". WTRF-TV. Retrieved November 15, 2024.

[1] Baker, Amber (November 13, 2024). "Former West Virginia Delegate, convicted Jan. 6 rioter, Derrick Evans announces 2026 Senate run, targets Capito as 'RINO'". WTRF-TV. Retrieved November 15, 2024.

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