2026 United States Senate election in West Virginia

For related races, see 2026 United States Senate elections.

2026 United States Senate election in West Virginia

November 3, 2026

Party Republican Democratic

Incumbent U.S. senator Shelley Moore Capito Republican

The 2026 United States Senate election in West Virginia will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect a member of the United States Senate to represent the state of West Virginia. Incumbent two-term Republican Senator Shelley Moore Capito, who was re-elected in 2020 is eligible to run for re-election to a third term in office.

Republican primary

Candidates

Declared

• Alexander Gaaserud, third party logistics executive and candidate for West Virginia's 2nd congressional district in 2024
• Tom Willis, state senator from the 15th district (2024–present) and candidate for U.S. senate in 2018

Potential

• Shelley Moore Capito, incumbent U.S. Senator (2015–present)

Withdrawn

• Derrick Evans, former state delegate from the 19th district (2020–2021) and candidate for West Virginia's 1st congressional district in 2024 (running for U.S. House)

Endorsements

Shelley Moore Capito (not declared)

Executive Branch officials

• Donald Trump, 45th and 47th president of the United States (2017–2021, 2025–present)

Organizations

• AIPAC

Fundraising

Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2025
Candidate	Raised	Spent	Cash on hand
Shelley Moore Capito (R)	$2,288,399.18	$2,069,234.92	$2,689,694.60
Derrick Evans (R)	$1,305,250.94	$1,226,882.18	$78,368.76
Alexander Gaaserud (R)	$0	$0	$0
Source: Federal Election Commission

General election

Predictions

Source	Ranking	As of
Inside Elections	Solid R	February 20, 2025
The Cook Political Report	Solid R	February 13, 2025
Sabato's Crystal Ball	Solid R	March 12, 2025
Race To The WH	Solid R	May 5, 2025

External Links

• Derrick Evans (R) for Senate
• Alex Gaaserud (R) for Senate