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State Senator in West Virginia
- Election date
- November 3, 2026
- Filing deadline
- January 12, 2026 - August 1, 2026
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State Senator
About this position
State Senators are members of the state's upper chamber, as part of the state's bicameral legislature. State senators are responsible for voting on: bills related to public policy matters, levels for state spending, raises or decreases in taxes, and whether to uphold or override gubernatorial vetoes.
Position Details
Employment Type
Part Time
Salary
$20,000/year + $150/day in session
Partisan Type
partisan
Election Frequency
Every 4 years
Eligibility Requirements
The candidate must be at least 25 years old, a resident of West Virginia for five years prior to election and a resident of the district and county for 1 year prior to election.
Filing Requirements
Filing Fee is 1% of Annual Salary; If candidate is unable to pay fee, signature requirement is 4 qualified voters for each whole dollar of filing fee.
Paperwork Instructions
Submit paperwork to the Secretary of State's Office.
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