Some voters could find themselves unable to cast ballots for their preferred candidate in the Mountain State’s May 12 primary.

West Virginia State Senator Mike Woelfel (D-Cabell) says he won’t be seeking reelection in 2026 after more than ten years. When Sen. Woelfel entered the body in 2015, the first year of the Republican majority since 1936.

With midterms coming up this year, middle school students in West Virginia have an opportunity to leave their mark.

Secretary of State Kris Warner announced the launch of a statewide “I Voted!” sticker contest for 8th graders in West Virginia.

Secretary of State Kris Warner has launched a statewide “I Voted!” sticker contest for West Virginia 8th graders.

Jay Taylor, Majority Whip of the West Virginia State Senate, announced his campaign for reelection, citing a strong conservative record of results, proven leadership, and a commitment to rural West Virginia.

In 2026, it might be an off-year election in the Mountain State, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t offices on the ballot across West Virginia and a need for qualified candidates for public service. Election filing season in West Virginia begins Jan.

With the midterm election slated for 2026, people are reminded about registering to vote and how there will be a number of offices up for election with deadlines for candidates to file in the coming weeks.

As West Virginia wraps up the first quarter of the 21st century, state government and its congressional delegation saw some changes while several issues dominated the headlines in 2025 New boss/old boss The year began with a new senior senator,