Eclectic group of WV Dems are competing in primary for a chance to flip Capito’s US Senate seat

By: Caity Coyne

Outlets: West Virginia Watch

Published: May 6, 2026

Words: 4,308

Last Updated: 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Body Text Preview

As Election Day approaches next week, five Democrats from across the state with varied backgrounds are vying to win the Democratic nomination to flip the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va.

Capito — who is running for reelection against state Sen. Tom Willis, R-Berkeley, Alexander Gaaserud, Bryan McKinney, Janet McNulty and David Purkey — joined the Senate in 2015. During the 2014 election, she won over Natalie Tennant, flipping …

Create a free account to access this story and more

Join Plucky Wire to access full stories, collaborate with newsrooms, and discover content from networks around the world.

About

FAQ

Email Us