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2022 Election Outlook – West Virginia

Flag of West Virginia
Flag of West Virginia

West Virginia is the 2nd most Republican state, voting 21.80% more Republican than the nation as a whole.

Based on election data since 2000, West Virginia is trending Republican (36.54% more Republican than 2000).

The current Cook Partisan Voting Index for West Virginia is R+22.67.

U.S. Senate (Class 1)

Joe Manchin (D) is up for re-election in 2024.

U.S. Senate (Class 2)

Shelley Capito (R) is up for re-election in 2026.

U.S. House

District 1: Carol Miller (R-inc) vs. Lacy Watson (D)

District 2: Alex Mooney (R-inc) vs. Barry Lee Wendell (D)

State Elections

Governor

Jim Justice (R) is term-limited in 2024.

State Legislature

Chamber Control GOP DEM Others
Senate
GOP
23
11
House
GOP
78
22