2026 West Virginia U.S. Senate Candidate Interviews | MetroNews Talkline
Dave Wilson and TJ Meadows sit down with candidates running for U.S. Senate in the 2026 election, featuring voices from both parties across West Virginia.
Throughout April, Talkline will host a balanced lineup of Democratic and Republican candidates, giving voters direct access to their positions, priorities, and perspectives on the issues that matter most.
New interviews are added each time a candidate joins the show.
Featured Candidates:
- Tom Willis (Republican, District 15)
- More interviews added weekly
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Thornton Cooper (D) | 2026 WV U.S. Senate Candidate Interview
Dave Wilson and TJ Meadows talk with Thornton Cooper, a Democrat candidate running in the 2026 U.S. Senate race in West Virginia.
In this Talkline interview, Cooper discusses his background and the issues that matter most to him.
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Shelley Moore Capito (R - WV) | 2026 U.S. Senate Candidate Interview
Dave Wilson and TJ Meadows talk with Shelley Moore Capito, U.S. Senator, running for reelection in the 2026 U.S. Senate race in West Virginia.
In this Talkline interview, Capito discusses what she has accomplished for West Virginia, her plans for the future of the state, and some of the attacks ...
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Janet McNulty (R) | 2026 WV U.S. Senate Candidate Interview
Republican candidate for the 22026 U.S. Senate race in West Virginia, Jane McNulty, joins Dave and TJ for on MetroNews Talkline.
In this Talkline interview, McNulty shares her reasons for running, her stance on the war with Iran, and her views on foreign aid.
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Alex Gaaserud (R) | 2026 WV U.S. Senate Candidate Interview
Alex Gaaserud, republican candidate running in the 2026 U.S. Senate race in West Virginia, sits down with Dave and TJ.
In this Talkline interview, Gaaserud talks about his stances on the national debt and data centers, as well as why he feels West Virginia needs a generational change.
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Rachel Fetty Anderson (D) | 2026 WV U.S. Senate Candidate Interview
Dave Wilson and TJ Meadows meet with Rachel Fetty Anderson, a Democrat running in the 2026 U.S. Senate race in West Virginia.
In this Talkline interview, Anderson talks West Virginia ahead of corporate interest, the national deficit, and how important family is to her.
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Jeff Kessler (D) | 2026 WV U.S. Senate Candidate Interview
Dave Wilson and TJ Meadows meet with Democrat candidate, Jeff Kessler, running in the 2026 U.S. Senate race in West Virginia.
In this Talkline interview, Kessler talks about his experience in legislature, his love for the people of West Virginia, and his role in Medicaid for the state.
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Bryan McKinney (R) | 2026 WV U.S. Senate Candidate Interview
Dave Wilson and TJ Meadows meet with Bryan McKinney, a Republican candidate for the 2026 U.S. Senate race in West Virginia.
In this Talkline interview, McKinney talks his plans to help West Virginia, eliminating income tax, and data centers.
0:00 - Introduction
0:15 - Why Run For Senate?
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Rio Phillips (D) | 2026 WV U.S. Senate Candidate Interview
Dave Wilson and TJ Meadows sit down with Rio Phillips, a Democrat candidate for the 2026 U.S. Senate race in West Virginia.
In this Talkline interview, Phillips discusses his campaign, his goals for West Virginia, and why he believes he is a better nominee than the other Democrats in the race.
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Tom Willis (R – District 15) | 2026 WV U.S. Senate Candidate Interview
Dave Wilson and TJ Meadows sit down with Berkeley County Senator Tom Willis, a Republican candidate for the 2026 U.S. Senate race in West Virginia.
In this Talkline interview, Willis discusses his campaign, key policy positions, and the issues shaping the race, including energy policy, cost of l...
