The women of West Virginia have had enough, and they’re running for the Legislature

By: Leann Ray

Outlets: West Virginia Watch

Published: February 10, 2026

Words: 876

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 6 days ago

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West Virginia’s population is 50.1% women, but only 11% of lawmakers in the state Legislature are women. The Mountain State has one of the lowest rates of women in its state Legislature in the country, but that could change after the 2026 election.

Out of the 134 people in the West Virginia Legislature, only 15 of them are women — four Republicans in the Senate, nine Republicans in the House and the only two …

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