Primary Elections
West Virginia Primary Elections 2026
Primary date, filing deadlines, key contested races, and what to watch in West Virginia ahead of the 2026 general election.
May 12, 2026
Primary Date
None
Runoff / RCV
February 2026
Filing Deadline
Low — Safely Republican
Competitiveness
Key 2026 Primary Races
| U.S. Senate | Jim Justice (R) just won 2024 — not up until 2030 |
| Governor | Patrick Morrisey (R) just elected 2024 — not up until 2028 |
| U.S. House | WV-1 and WV-2 safely Republican |
2026 Primary Overview
West Virginia is now safely Republican. No major competitive races in 2026 for federal offices. The state shifted dramatically from blue-collar Democrat to deep red over the past decade.