Senate President Smith wants to keep his power position; election results mean troubled waters ahead

The primary cycle was particularly turbulent in the Republican-heavy state Senate, and fallout will continue in the coming months leading up to a Senate president election. Current Senate President Randy Smith said in a phone interview that he’ll seek re-election in January ahead of the next legislative session for the top role. In West Virginia, [

By: Amelia Ferrell Knisely

Outlets: West Virginia Watch

Published: May 15, 2026

Words: 1,378

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 5 days ago

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The primary cycle was particularly turbulent in the Republican-heavy state Senate, and fallout will continue in the coming months leading up to a Senate president election.

Current Senate President Randy Smith said in a phone interview that he’ll seek re-election in January ahead of the next legislative session for the top role. In West Virginia, the Senate president also serves as lieutenant governor.

“I’m the sitting Senate president. I’m going to run again,” …

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