2026 Elections · West Virginia

West Virginia's 1st Congressional District Candidates 2026

See every declared 2026 U.S. House candidate running in this West Virginia congressional district, with FEC campaign finance and where they stand on the issues.

Source:FECUpdated Oct 19, 2026Report a correction

Who is running in West Virginia's 1st Congressional District in 2026?

Carol Miller (Republican), Vince George (Democratic) and Belinda Fox-Spencer (Constitution).

  • Carol MillerRepublicanIncumbent✓ Verified
    $2.0M raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced
    See Carol Miller's sponsored bills →
  • Vince GeorgeDemocratic✓ Verified
    $308K raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced
  • Belinda Fox-SpencerConstitution✓ Verified
    • Positions sourced

Where they stand

Sources under every entry. Sentences are AI-written from the linked source.

Where they differ: Carol Miller supports lowering taxes and creating jobs to rebuild the economy and fight inflation, and she votes yea on bills reauthorizing early care, rural care, Medicaid protections, and lowering premiums 17. Vince George supports doubling the federal minimum wage and making childcare more affordable, and he supports expanding affordable healthcare access including a Medicare-for-All option 48. Belinda Fox-Spencer supports energy independence and coal as vital to West Virginia's economy, and she strongly supports the Second Amendment 615.
AI-written comparison of the sourced entries below. Generated Oct 18, 2026.

Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueCarol MillerRepublicanVince GeorgeDemocraticBelinda Fox-SpencerConstitution
Economy & Jobs

Miller supports lowering taxes and creating jobs to rebuild the economy and fight inflation.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Miller supports lowering the earned-income threshold for the refundable Child Tax Credit to help working families and advocates securing domestic supply chains for critical resources.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Miller votes yea on bills supporting technology use in regulation, capital access, privacy protection, terrorism risk insurance, child welfare, and financial exploitation prevention.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Vince George supports doubling the federal minimum wage and making childcare more affordable to help working West Virginians.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

George supports doubling the federal minimum wage to reflect real cost-of-living needs.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Fox-Spencer supports energy independence, fossil fuels, and reducing regulations on farmers to build a better economy for West Virginia families.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Healthcare

Miller votes yea on acts reauthorizing early care, rural care, Medicaid protections, lowering premiums, and supporting patients and communities.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Vince George supports expanding affordable healthcare access, including a Medicare-for-All option, and reversing harmful cuts to Medicaid and Medicare.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

George's platform includes expanding affordable healthcare access, including creating a Medicare-for-All option.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Where they differ on Healthcare: Carol Miller votes yea on acts reauthorizing early care, rural care, Medicaid protections, lowering premiums, and supporting patients and communities 1. Vince George supports expanding affordable healthcare access, including a Medicare-for-All option, and reversing harmful cuts to Medicaid and Medicare 23.
Immigration

Miller supports securing the border to enhance national security.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Miller votes yea on multiple immigration-related bills including securing America, supporting Homeland Security, deporting fraudsters, and stopping illegal entry, but nay on a national emergency resolution.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Vince George supports immigration enforcement but opposes ICE violations of rights and federal overreach in West Virginia.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Where they differ on Immigration: Carol Miller supports securing the border to enhance national security and has voted yea on multiple immigration-related bills including securing America, supporting Homeland Security, deporting fraudsters, and stopping illegal entry, but voted nay on a national emergency resolution 12. Vince George supports immigration enforcement but opposes ICE violations of rights and federal overreach in West Virginia 3.
Public Safety & Crime

Miller votes yea on bills enhancing guard safety, prison staff safety, privacy in purchases, cashless bail reporting, keeping violent offenders off streets, and supporting law enforcement.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Vince George opposes ICE’s federal overreach and supports protecting constitutional rights and due process for West Virginians.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

Fox-Spencer strongly supports the Second Amendment.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Public Safety & Crime: Carol Miller votes yea on bills enhancing guard safety, prison staff safety, privacy in purchases, cashless bail reporting, keeping violent offenders off streets, and supporting law enforcement 1. Vince George opposes ICE’s federal overreach and supports protecting constitutional rights and due process for West Virginians 2. Belinda Fox-Spencer strongly supports the Second Amendment 3.
Abortion

Miller is pro-life and supports policies aligned with that stance.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Fox-Spencer supports pro-life policies and identifies as pro-life.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Abortion: Carol Miller is pro-life and supports policies aligned with that stance 1. Belinda Fox-Spencer supports pro-life policies and identifies as pro-life 2.
Taxes & Government Spending

Miller fights to lower taxes and reduce government spending and regulation.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Miller votes yea on tax relief for fraud victims, AGOA extension, budget resolutions, continuing appropriations, and agriculture and national security appropriations.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Vince George supports reallocating military spending to domestic needs and opposes cuts to SNAP, Social Security, and veterans’ benefits.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

Fox-Spencer supports fiscal discipline in Congress, urging lawmakers to cut spending like American families do.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Taxes & Government Spending: Carol Miller fights to lower taxes and reduce government spending and regulation 1. She votes yea on tax relief for fraud victims, AGOA extension, budget resolutions, continuing appropriations, and agriculture and national security appropriations 2. Vince George supports reallocating military spending to domestic needs and opposes cuts to SNAP, Social Security, and veterans’ benefits 3. Belinda Fox-Spencer supports fiscal discipline in Congress, urging lawmakers to cut spending like American families do 4.
Energy & Environment

Miller votes yea on disapproving EPA rule, marine conservation, battlefield protection, consumer fuel choice, and HEATS Act, but nay on Diesel Emissions Reduction Act.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Vince George supports holding coal companies accountable for environmental harm and allowing renewable energy growth to create jobs and lower costs.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

Fox-Spencer advocates for energy independence and supports coal as vital to West Virginia's economy.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Energy & Environment: Carol Miller voted in favor of disapproving an EPA rule, marine conservation, battlefield protection, consumer fuel choice, and the HEATS Act, but voted against the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act 1. Vince George supports holding coal companies accountable for environmental harm and endorses renewable energy growth to create jobs and reduce costs 2. Belinda Fox-Spencer advocates for energy independence and supports coal as vital to West Virginia's economy 3.
Foreign Policy & Defense

Miller votes nay on multiple War Powers resolutions to remove forces from Iran and Lebanon, but yea on National Defense Authorization and FISA Amendments Act extension.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Vince George supports ending 'forever wars' and reducing military spending to invest more in domestic infrastructure and community needs.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

George wants to end expensive 'forever wars' and redirect those resources back into communities.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Where they differ on Foreign Policy & Defense: Carol Miller voted against War Powers resolutions aimed at removing forces from Iran and Lebanon, but supported the National Defense Authorization and the extension of the FISA Amendments Act 1. Vince George advocates for ending 'forever wars' and reducing military spending to reallocate funds toward domestic infrastructure and community needs 23.

Common questions

When is the election?

The general election is on November 3, 2026.

How do the candidates differ on Healthcare?

Carol Miller votes yea on acts reauthorizing early care, rural care, Medicaid protections, lowering premiums, and supporting patients and communities. Vince George supports expanding affordable healthcare access, including a Medicare-for-All option, and reversing harmful cuts to Medicaid and Medicare.

How do the candidates differ on Immigration?

Carol Miller supports securing the border to enhance national security and has voted yea on multiple immigration-related bills including securing America, supporting Homeland Security, deporting fraudsters, and stopping illegal entry, but voted nay on a national emergency resolution. Vince George supports immigration enforcement but opposes ICE violations of rights and federal overreach in West Virginia.

How do the candidates differ on Public Safety & Crime?

Carol Miller votes yea on bills enhancing guard safety, prison staff safety, privacy in purchases, cashless bail reporting, keeping violent offenders off streets, and supporting law enforcement. Vince George opposes ICE’s federal overreach and supports protecting constitutional rights and due process for West Virginians. Belinda Fox-Spencer strongly supports the Second Amendment.

How do the candidates differ on Abortion?

Carol Miller is pro-life and supports policies aligned with that stance. Belinda Fox-Spencer supports pro-life policies and identifies as pro-life.

How do the candidates differ on Taxes & Government Spending?

Carol Miller fights to lower taxes and reduce government spending and regulation. She votes yea on tax relief for fraud victims, AGOA extension, budget resolutions, continuing appropriations, and agriculture and national security appropriations. Vince George supports reallocating military spending to domestic needs and opposes cuts to SNAP, Social Security, and veterans’ benefits. Belinda Fox-Spencer supports fiscal discipline in Congress, urging lawmakers to cut spending like American families do.

How do the candidates differ on Energy & Environment?

Carol Miller voted in favor of disapproving an EPA rule, marine conservation, battlefield protection, consumer fuel choice, and the HEATS Act, but voted against the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act. Vince George supports holding coal companies accountable for environmental harm and endorses renewable energy growth to create jobs and reduce costs. Belinda Fox-Spencer advocates for energy independence and supports coal as vital to West Virginia's economy.

How do the candidates differ on Foreign Policy & Defense?

Carol Miller voted against War Powers resolutions aimed at removing forces from Iran and Lebanon, but supported the National Defense Authorization and the extension of the FISA Amendments Act. Vince George advocates for ending 'forever wars' and reducing military spending to reallocate funds toward domestic infrastructure and community needs.