West Virginia
Electoral Votes: 4
Population: 1,766,147
2024 Turnout: 55.5%
2020 Turnout: 57.2%
Cook PVI: R+21
Senate Rating: Solid R
Federal Government:
Senate
| Shelley Moore Capito* (R) | Jim Justice (R) |
House
| Carol Miller* (R) | West Virginia’s 1st |
| Riley Moore* (R) | West Virginia’s 2nd |
(* indicates seat up election in 2026)
State Government:
| Governor | Patrick Morrisey (R) |
| Chamber | Majority | Minority |
| State Senate | 31R* | 2D* |
| State House | 91R* | 9D* |
(* indicates seat up for election in 2026)
A Short Overview
West Virginia has undergone one of the most dramatic political realignments in the country, shifting from Democratic dominance to strong Republican control. Republicans now hold nearly all statewide offices and legislative seats. Cultural identity is rooted in coal mining heritage, rural traditions, and economic struggles tied to industrial decline. Economic diversification, healthcare, and infrastructure are key issues. Democrats retain some local strength but face major structural challenges in statewide elections.
