The 2026 votes aren't even counted, but West Virginia's next big race may already be taking shape. U.S. Senator Jim Justice says he is considering a run for his old job, setting up a possible 2028 Republican primary against Governor Patrick Morrisey.
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With just nine Democrats in the 100-seat House of Delegates and two in the state Senate, West Virginia Democrats fielded far more candidates this year: 89 House candidates and nominees in 16 of 19 state Senate races.
House Minority Leader Sean Hornbuckle, party chairman Mike Pushkin and Delegate ...

Three West Virginia Senate races could change the order of business at the Capitol. In District 1, incumbent Republican Laura Wakim Chapman faces Democratic Delegate Shawn Fluharty. In District 2, newcomers Republican Toby Haney and Democrat Chris Claypool vie for an open seat. And District 13 is...

Amendment 1 would change West Virginia's constitution to say only citizens of the state who are also U.S. citizens are entitled to vote. Supporters say it closes a loophole in the current wording; opponents say non-citizen voting is already illegal and the change is unnecessary.
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Shelley Moore Capito helped lead West Virginia's shift to the right, from the House of Delegates in 1996 to Congress in 2000 and the U.S. Senate in 2014. Now seeking a third Senate term, Capito talks about her leadership on the Environment and Public Works Committee, her permitting reform bill, a...

Local control over AI data centers, high-voltage transmission lines like the Mid-Atlantic Resiliency Link, and rising gas, grocery and utility prices are top of mind for West Virginia voters this election.
Voters, farmers and party leaders weigh in on House Bill 2014, the fight over the power gri...

Decision 26 is LIVE on MetroNews Television Tuesday, November 3, with comprehensive coverage of West Virginia’s 2026 General Election.

Join Dave Wilson, Jeff Jenkins and the MetroNews team as election results begin coming in from across the state. MetroNews Television will provide live, on-scree...

Dave Wilson and TJ Meadows are joined by Shelley Moore Capito, the Republican nominee and incumbent in the race for West Virginia's U.S. Senate seat. During this appearance, Shelley discusses why she believes she should be reelected, war in Iran, and some of the work she has done as Senator.

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Dave Wilson and TJ Meadows are joined by Rachel Fetty Anderson, the Democratic nominee challenging Republican incumbent Shelley Moore Capito in the race for West Virginia's U.S. Senate seat. During this appearance, she talks AI and data centers, universal healthcare, and the national debt.

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Dave Wilson and TJ Meadows are joined by Ace Parsi, the Democratic nominee challenging Republican incumbent Riley Moore in the race for West Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. In this Talkline interview, Parsi discusses his decision to run, his positions o...

Dave and TJ recap last night's debate between West Virginia's 13th Senate District candidates Taylor Richmond (Libertarian), John Williams (Democrat), and Mike Oliverio (Incumbent, Republican). The two discuss the candidates stances on some of the big issues in this election cycle as well as how...

MetroNews Television presents a live debate featuring the candidates for West Virginia Senate District 13 on Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 7:06 PM.

Dave Wilson moderates the discussion with:
- Mike Oliverio — Republican
- John Williams — Democrat
- Taylor Richmond — Libertarian

The debate will ...

MetroNews brings you comprehensive, statewide coverage of the 2026 Primary Election in West Virginia, beginning Tuesday, May 12 at 7:06 PM, sponsored by AARP.

Our live coverage starts just after the polls close, delivering real-time results, expert analysis, and in-depth reporting from across th...

As Republicans maintain a supermajority in the West Virginia Senate, internal factions have emerged—turning the 2026 primary into a high-stakes battle over control of the chamber and influence within the Republican Party.

Governor Patrick Morrisey has taken an active role, endorsing candidates a...

Some West Virginians are encountering fewer options at the polls as the state’s Republican Party implements a newly closed primary system for the first time.

The change means only registered Republicans can request a GOP ballot, ending the previous practice that allowed unaffiliated voters to pa...

Voters across West Virginia encountered a new requirement at the polls—presenting a valid photo ID before casting their ballot—for the first time in a statewide election.

While many believed photo identification had long been required, the state’s original voter ID law, signed by former Governor...

Voters in West Virginia are deciding between seven candidates vying for two open seats on the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals, with one race in Division One and another in Division Two.

The openings come following the retirement of Beth Walker and the passing of Tim Armstead, leaving unex...

A growing legal battle between the U.S. Department of Justice and states across the country is raising new questions about voter privacy and federal oversight ahead of the primary elections.

The DOJ has filed lawsuits against 30 states—including West Virginia—and the District of Columbia for ref...

A new law passed during the legislative session will soon allow high school juniors and seniors—along with homeschool and private school students—to serve as poll workers in West Virginia, even if they are under 18.

Introduced by Joe Funkhouser on behalf of Secretary of State Kris Warner, the bi...