Who won the West Virginia Senate election 2026?
Shelley Capito (Republican) won the 2026 West Virginia Senate election with 58.3% of the vote, according to the Associated Press, which called the race on November 3, 2026 at 8:52 PM ET.
Every candidate
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelley Capito ✓ Winner | Republican | 266,067 | 58.3% |
| Rachel Anderson | Democratic | 172,922 | 37.9% |
| S. Wilson | Constitution | 17,139 | 3.8% |
Unofficial vote counts as of November 5, 2026 at 11:12 AM ET, with about 99% of the expected vote counted. Totals can change until the state certifies the result.
Sources
- Race call and vote counts: The Associated Press, via the Guardian's published AP results data.
- Certified results are published by the West Virginia state election office.