A high-ranking Republican had wanted only to curb the unchecked growth of West Virginia’s voucher program, not destroy it. In the ensuing backlash, three PACs — affiliated with the Koch family and Jeffrey Yass — helped defeat him at election time.

The Democratic candidate for West Virginia's Fourth Senatorial District was struck from the General Election ballot Oct. 16, 2026, under an agreed order filed in the Kanawha County Circuit Court. The Fourth senatorial district serves Mason County and parts of Putnam,

In the 2026 general election in West Virginia, voters have to register by Oct. 13, 2026. Voters can register online or at their local county clerk. They also need to bring certain forms of ID to the polls this year.

Ice cream, games and Cabell County candidates will mix Tuesday for a social event hosted by high school students who hope to attract voters who don’t usually go

A polling firm says an endorsement from West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrsiey could be “toxic” in some legislative races as Election Day approaches.

Republican Tom Takubo of Charleston and Democrat Wes Holden of Sissonville are running for the West Virginia Senate District 17 seat, which covers Kanawha County.

Republican Anne Charnock of Charleston and Democrat Richie Robb of South Charleston are running for the West Virginia Senate District 17 seat, which covers Kanawha County.