2026 Elections · West Virginia

West Virginia Senate Candidates 2026

See every declared 2026 U.S. Senate candidate in West Virginia, with FEC campaign finance, where they stand on the issues, and a side-by-side comparison.

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Who is running for U.S. Senate in West Virginia in 2026?

Shelley Capito (Republican), Rachel Fetty Anderson (Democratic) and S. Marshall Wilson (Constitution).

  • Shelley CapitoRepublicanIncumbent✓ Verified
    $5.3M raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced
    See Shelley Capito's sponsored bills →
  • Rachel Fetty AndersonDemocratic✓ Verified
    $137K raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced
  • S. Marshall WilsonConstitution✓ Verified
    $59K raised
    • Official FEC

Where they stand

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

Where they differ: Shelley Capito supports a low-tax, pro-growth economic policy to encourage small business employment and expansion in West Virginia and voted yea on disapproving financial regulations from the Treasury and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in votes 14887, 14803, and 14758 12. She also supports an all-of-the-above energy policy balancing job creation, energy reliability, and environmental stewardship and voted yea on several joint resolutions disapproving Bureau of Land Management rules in votes 320, 15273, 15264, 126, 15202, and 15198 1415. Rachel Fetty Anderson supports an economy where human rights are protected, labor is fairly rewarded, and government assists workers and businesses to reach mutually beneficial agreements 3. She also supports improving Medicare, Medicaid, and Tricare to ensure necessary care without discrimination and eliminating profit incentives that deny care, calling for universal health care as the current system is a failure 56.
AI-written comparison of the sourced entries below. Generated Oct 18, 2026.

Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueShelley CapitoRepublicanRachel Fetty AndersonDemocraticS. Marshall WilsonConstitution
Economy & Jobs

Capito supports a low-tax, pro-growth economic policy to encourage small business employment and expansion in West Virginia.

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

Capito votes yea on disapproving financial regulations from the Treasury and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in votes 14887, 14803, and 14758.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Anderson supports an economy where human rights are protected, labor is fairly rewarded, and government assists workers and businesses to reach mutually beneficial agreements.

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

No public position found.

Where they differ on Economy & Jobs: Shelley Capito supports a low-tax, pro-growth economic policy to encourage small business employment and expansion in West Virginia 1. She voted yea on disapproving financial regulations from the Treasury and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in votes 14887, 14803, and 14758 2. Rachel Fetty Anderson supports an economy where human rights are protected, labor is fairly rewarded, and government assists workers and businesses to reach mutually beneficial agreements 3.
Healthcare

Capito advocates for affordable, quality health care and champions rural health care initiatives in West Virginia.

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

Anderson supports improving Medicare, Medicaid, and Tricare to ensure necessary care without discrimination and eliminating profit incentives that deny care.

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

Anderson says universal health care is sorely needed, calling the current healthcare system a failure.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

No public position found.

Where they differ on Healthcare: Shelley Capito advocates for affordable, quality health care and champions rural health care initiatives in West Virginia 1. Rachel Fetty Anderson supports improving Medicare, Medicaid, and Tricare to ensure necessary care without discrimination and eliminating profit incentives that deny care 2. Anderson also says universal health care is sorely needed, calling the current healthcare system a failure 3.
Immigration

Capito votes yea on the Laken Riley Act in vote 14659.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Anderson opposes accepting campaign funding from foreign governments or corporations, emphasizing serving the interests of US citizens only.

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

No public position found.

Where they differ on Immigration: Shelley Capito voted yea on the Laken Riley Act in vote 14659 1. Rachel Fetty Anderson opposes accepting campaign funding from foreign governments or corporations, emphasizing serving the interests of US citizens only 2.
Public Safety & Crime

Capito is actively involved in homeland security funding to keep the country safe and vigilant.

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

Capito votes yea on the HALT Fentanyl Act in vote 14779.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Anderson supports protecting communities and upholding human rights to ensure safety and welfare for all people.

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

No public position found.

Where they differ on Public Safety & Crime: Shelley Capito is actively involved in homeland security funding to keep the country safe and vigilant 1. She voted yea on the HALT Fentanyl Act in vote 14779 2. Rachel Fetty Anderson supports protecting communities and upholding human rights to ensure safety and welfare for all people 3.
Abortion

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Anderson says a core priority would be codifying Roe v. Wade and the right to abortion and reproductive care.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

No public position found.

Taxes & Government Spending

Capito votes yea on multiple appropriations and budget-related bills including votes 14004, 341, 251, 165, 15259, and nay on 15178.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Anderson demands accountability and audits for American funds, requiring disclosure of gifts and investments to elected officials and clawback of assets into the Treasury.

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

No public position found.

Where they differ on Taxes & Government Spending: Shelley Capito voted yea on multiple appropriations and budget-related bills including votes 14004, 341, 251, 165, and 15259, and voted nay on 15178 1. Rachel Fetty Anderson calls for accountability and audits of American funds, requiring disclosure of gifts and investments to elected officials and the clawback of assets into the Treasury 2.
Energy & Environment

Capito supports an all-of-the-above energy policy balancing job creation, energy reliability, and environmental stewardship.

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

Capito votes yea on several joint resolutions disapproving Bureau of Land Management rules in votes 320, 15273, 15264, 126, 15202, and 15198.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Anderson supports investment in sustainable energy and ethical management of coal plants with real costs to companies and minimal environmental harm.

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

No public position found.

Where they differ on Energy & Environment: Shelley Capito supports an all-of-the-above energy policy balancing job creation, energy reliability, and environmental stewardship 1. She voted yea on several joint resolutions disapproving Bureau of Land Management rules in votes 320, 15273, 15264, 126, 15202, and 15198 2. Rachel Fetty Anderson supports investment in sustainable energy and ethical management of coal plants with real costs to companies and minimal environmental harm 3.
Foreign Policy & Defense

Capito votes nay on resolutions to remove US forces from Iran and to terminate national emergency tariffs, and yea on the SEED Act in votes 19235, 13960, 15241, 15240, 15236, and 14000.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Anderson supports enforcing the Constitution to protect American resources and power from foreign interests and demands audits of Defense spending.

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

No public position found.

Where they differ on Foreign Policy & Defense: Shelley Capito voted against resolutions to remove US forces from Iran and to end national emergency tariffs, and voted in favor of the SEED Act in votes 19235, 13960, 15241, 15240, 15236, and 14000 1. Rachel Fetty Anderson supports enforcing the Constitution to protect American resources and power from foreign interests and calls for audits of Defense spending 2.

Common questions

When is the election?

The general election is on November 3, 2026.

How do the candidates differ on Economy & Jobs?

Shelley Capito supports a low-tax, pro-growth economic policy to encourage small business employment and expansion in West Virginia. She voted yea on disapproving financial regulations from the Treasury and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in votes 14887, 14803, and 14758. Rachel Fetty Anderson supports an economy where human rights are protected, labor is fairly rewarded, and government assists workers and businesses to reach mutually beneficial agreements.

How do the candidates differ on Healthcare?

Shelley Capito advocates for affordable, quality health care and champions rural health care initiatives in West Virginia. Rachel Fetty Anderson supports improving Medicare, Medicaid, and Tricare to ensure necessary care without discrimination and eliminating profit incentives that deny care. Anderson also says universal health care is sorely needed, calling the current healthcare system a failure.

How do the candidates differ on Immigration?

Shelley Capito voted yea on the Laken Riley Act in vote 14659. Rachel Fetty Anderson opposes accepting campaign funding from foreign governments or corporations, emphasizing serving the interests of US citizens only.

How do the candidates differ on Public Safety & Crime?

Shelley Capito is actively involved in homeland security funding to keep the country safe and vigilant. She voted yea on the HALT Fentanyl Act in vote 14779. Rachel Fetty Anderson supports protecting communities and upholding human rights to ensure safety and welfare for all people.

How do the candidates differ on Taxes & Government Spending?

Shelley Capito voted yea on multiple appropriations and budget-related bills including votes 14004, 341, 251, 165, and 15259, and voted nay on 15178. Rachel Fetty Anderson calls for accountability and audits of American funds, requiring disclosure of gifts and investments to elected officials and the clawback of assets into the Treasury.

How do the candidates differ on Energy & Environment?

Shelley Capito supports an all-of-the-above energy policy balancing job creation, energy reliability, and environmental stewardship. She voted yea on several joint resolutions disapproving Bureau of Land Management rules in votes 320, 15273, 15264, 126, 15202, and 15198. Rachel Fetty Anderson supports investment in sustainable energy and ethical management of coal plants with real costs to companies and minimal environmental harm.

How do the candidates differ on Foreign Policy & Defense?

Shelley Capito voted against resolutions to remove US forces from Iran and to end national emergency tariffs, and voted in favor of the SEED Act in votes 19235, 13960, 15241, 15240, 15236, and 14000. Rachel Fetty Anderson supports enforcing the Constitution to protect American resources and power from foreign interests and calls for audits of Defense spending.