Senate president acknowledges divide in supermajority but wants to lead it again

Republicans have had a 32-2 majority in the Senate the past couple of years, but factions have divided the chamber.

Governor picks off House Finance chairman but other results are mixed

The governor particularly focused efforts against House Finance Chairman Vernon Criss, Finance Vice Chairman Clay Riley and delegates Scot Heckert of Wood County, Gary Howell of Mineral County and Jeffrey Stephens of Marshall County. 

Senators Takubo and Deeds are targeted by governor but win — yet final divide is unsettled

The governor has been unusually active with endorsements and campaigning to help some Republican candidates while working against their Republican opponents.

Incumbents are defeated in West Virginia judicial races

Although this is a primary election for many other races, it's the final say-so for these two seats on the state's highest court.

Carol Miller, Riley Moore again are Republican nominees for Congress

West Virginia's two congressional seats are up for election.

Republican race for U.S. Senate is called for incumbent Capito

Capito is the 4th-ranking Republican in the U.S. Senate and has the position of chair of the Republican Policy Committee.

MetroNews Decision 2026: GOP factions battle for control of the WV Senate

Factions have emerged in the state GOP. Gov. Morrisey is pushing candidates who back his agenda while a faction focused on job creation and the economy are trying to take control.

West Virginians weigh in on two races for unexpired terms to state Supreme Court

Although this is a primary election for many other races, it's the final say-so for these two seats on the state's highest court.

Republican dominance in West Virginia rolls out across the ballot

This trend became more pronounced in a state that was once dominated by the Democratic Party.

West Virginians approve amendment to prohibit physician-assisted deaths

The explanation provided on ballots was that 'The purpose of this amendment is to protect West Virginians against medically-assisted suicide.'

Republicans bump up supermajority in state Senate as Democrats are down to two

Many races in both House and Senate were uncontested in the General Election.

Morrisey will be West Virginia’s next governor

Morrisey has received an endorsement from former President Donald Trump, who remains popular in West Virginia.

Riley Moore and Carol Miller win election to Congress

West Virginians have elected a newcomer to Congress with a long political pedigree, Riley Moore. And state residents also re-elected Congresswoman Carol Miller. In West Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District, which covers northern counties, Republican Congressman Alex Mooney opted to run for U.S. Senate – leaving the seat open to new faces. Mooney was defeated in

Statewide winners include J.B. McCuskey, Kris Warner, Mark Hunt, Kent Leonhardt and Larry Pack

Several statewide executive branch offices were up for grabs in West Virginia.

Trump gets West Virginia’s electoral votes in presidential race

Presidential candidates need at least 270 electoral votes for victory. 

West Virginia elects Jim Justice to U.S. Senate

Joe Manchin, formerly a Democrat and now an independent, decided not to run for reelection in increasingly Republican-leaning West Virginia this year.

Election Day: political contests up and down the West Virginia ballot, plus a constitutional amendment

Polls close at 7:30 tonight.

Jim Justice wins Republican nomination to U.S. Senate from West Virginia

Two-term Gov. Jim Justice has won the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate, a race that was called shortly after voting concluded. Justice’s most prominent competitor was Congressman Alex Mooney. Polling consistently showed Justice with a big lead over Mooney for months. MetroNews and other outlets called the race early on. The Associated Press called the

GOP winners: McCuskey for attorney general; Kris Warner for secretary of state and Mark Hunt for auditor

The attorney general's office has been held by Republican Patrick Morrisey for three terms, but he opted to run for governor this election cycle.

Incumbent Carol Miller wins congressional nomination again; Treasurer Riley Moore is GOP nominee for other seat

In West Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District, which covers northern counties, Republican Congressman Alex Mooney opted to run for U.S. Senate – leaving the seat open to new faces.