Five candidates run for Armstead’s seat on the West Virginia Supreme Court

By: Lori Kersey

Outlets: West Virginia Watch

Published: April 29, 2026

Words: 2,054

Last Updated: 3 months ago

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During the primary election, voters will pick among five candidates to fill a West Virginia Supreme Court seat vacant following the death of late Justice Tim Armstead. Armstead died in August at age 60 after fighting cancer. The unexpired term ends in 2032.

Circuit judges Laura Faircloth and Todd Kirby, retired Circuit Court Judge H.L. “Kirk” Kirkpatrick III, Wheeling attorney Martin “Red Hat” Sheehan, and Justice Gerald Titus III are running for the division …

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