2026 Primary Elections

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Mon County GOP Opposes Upcoming Closed Primary

Some county-level Republicans are calling for a reversal of the state party's decision to hold a closed election, only for registered Republicans this year.

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State Officials Already Working On Next Year’s Midterm Elections 

More than 150 county clerks, deputy clerks and election administrators from all 55 counties are meeting this week at the Canaan Valley Resort for the state’s County Clerk Election Training Conference.

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More West Virginians Are Now Registered Republicans Than Ever Before 

Josh Holstein, chairman of the West Virginia Republican Party, says voters are reacting to the party's leadership.

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Republican Decision To Hold Closed Primary Draws Criticism From Democrats

The West Virginia Republican Party will hold a closed primary in 2026, drawing criticism from state Democrats.

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