Thousands File for Candidacy in 2026 Primary Election

Thousands file for candidacy in 2026 primary election

PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) -- More than 2,600 people have filed for candidacy for this year's primary election, according to Secretary of State Kris Warner. But what does this mean for voters? 2,661 is where the official number of candidacy filings sits currently, according to Secretary Warner. That's split between all 55 of West Virginia's counties. [...]

Warner announces that more than 2,600 candidates filed to be part of West Virginia's May 12th Primary Election - West Virginia Daily News

Charleston, W.Va. (WVDN) – The filing period for West Virginia’s May 12, 2026 Primary Election ended Saturday night at midnight with more than 2,600 candidates filing to seek election to state, county, and municipal positions. Candidate filing began on January 12th. This past Saturday, January 31st, was the last day to file. The WV Secretary of State’s Office was open until midnight on Saturday at the State Capitol office in Charleston, as well …

Warner announces that more than 2,600 candidates filed to be part of West Virginia's May 12th Primary Election

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The filing period for West Virginia’s May 12, 2026 Primary Election ended Saturday night at midnight with more than 2,600 candidates filing to seek election to state, county, and municipal positions. Candidate filing began on January 12th. This past Saturday, January 31st, was the last day to file. The WV Secretary of State’s Office was open until midnight on Saturday at the State Capitol office in Charleston, as wel…