West Virginia deserves amazing elected leaders.
Maybe the next one is someone you know. Maybe it's you.
Run for Office is a free, nonpartisan resource, proudly serving first-time candidates – and the partners who serve them – since 2016.
Thinking about running for office?
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Search for offices you can run for, with all the information you need to get on the ballot.
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Take the How to Run for Office course.
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Start a 14-day free trial of NationBuilder, organizing software designed to help you win your election.
Know someone who should run for office?
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Nominate them to run.
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Share the nomination to encourage others to co-sign.
Upcoming elections in West Virginia
These offices are up for election in the next 18 months. For a complete list of offices in your area, search by address.
| Office | Election date | Filing deadline | |
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| Charleston City Judge | Nov 3, 2026 | Jan 31, 2026 | |
| Charleston City Treasurer | Nov 3, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 | |
| Charleston City Council - Ward 1 | Nov 3, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 | |
| Charleston City Council - Ward 2 | Nov 3, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 | |
| West Virginia State Senate - District 17 | Nov 3, 2026 | TBD |
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