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Politics in Washington

Who represents Washington

Washington is represented in Congress by Senators Shelley Moore Capito and James C. Justice and Representative Riley M. Moore. Patrick Morrisey is governor.

Shelley Moore CapitoJames C. JusticeRiley M. Moore7 people represent Washington →
Election Day31days to goTuesday, November 3, 2026
Your representatives
7
in Washington and West Virginia

What stands out about civic life in Washington

Read from the official results and the seats below. Party is shown as the official record.

★ What stands out · In West Virginia

Who represents Washington in state government

The governor, and the legislators whose districts cover Washington.

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Patrick MorriseyGovernor of West VirginiaRepublican · Since 2025Website ↗304-558-2000
State Senate · District 3
Mike AzingerState SenatorRepublicanWebsite ↗304-916-2177Email
Trenton BarnhartState SenatorRepublicanWebsite ↗Email
House of Delegates · District 13
Scot HeckertDelegateRepublicanWebsite ↗Email
Elections · 2024 general election

How Wood County voted in 2024

Official results for all of Wood County. Washington’s own results aren’t published in a form we can match to the town exactly, so these are the county’s.

President37,313 votes
Donald J TrumpRepublican70.7%
Kamala D HarrisDemocrat27.6%
Others1.7%

West Virginia: Trump 70.0%, Harris 28.1%

U.S. Senate36,643 votes
Jim JusticeRepublican71.2%
Glenn ElliottDemocrat25.6%
Others3.2%

West Virginia: Justice 68.8%, Elliott 27.8%

Governor36,191 votes
Patrick MorriseyRepublican64.7%
Steve WilliamsDemocrat29.1%
Others6.2%

West Virginia: Morrisey 62.0%, Williams 31.6%

U.S. House · West Virginia's 2nd District378,965 votes
Riley MooreRepublican70.8%
Steven WendelinDemocrat29.2%

Whole-district result

DemocratRepublicanLibertarianIndependent / other

Percentages are of votes for candidates; blank and spoiled ballots aren’t counted. Party colors are neutral on purpose.

On your ballot

Election Day is November 3: 31 days away

What West Virginia voters decide this November, and how to take part.

On the November 2026 ballot in West Virginia
  • U.S. SenateOne of West Virginia’s two seats (now Shelley Moore Capito, James C. Justice)
  • U.S. HouseEvery seat, every two years (now Riley M. Moore)
  • State legislatureThe 3 seats that cover Washington are listed below

Plus local offices and questions. Your sample ballot from the town or state has the final list.

How to vote in Washington
  • Register or check your registration at vote.gov.
  • Ask the town clerk about absentee ballots and early voting.
  • Bring the ID your state asks for.

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In Washington

Who represents Washington in Congress

Two senators for all of West Virginia, and one House member for the district.

U.S. Senate Both senators represent all of West Virginia
Shelley Moore Capito
Shelley Moore CapitoU.S. SenatorRepublican · Since 2015Website ↗202-224-6472
James C. Justice
James C. JusticeU.S. SenatorRepublican · Since 2025Website ↗202-224-3954
U.S. House · West Virginia's 2nd District
Riley M. Moore
Riley M. MooreU.S. RepresentativeRepublican · Since 2025Website ↗202-225-2711

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Sources: election results from the MIT Election Data + Science Lab, official 2024 precinct returns (statewide totals from its official state files); percentages are of votes for candidates. Congressional and state legislative districts: U.S. Census Bureau (119th Congress, 2024 state districts), matched to Washington by land area. Members of Congress: the congress-legislators project (portraits public domain). Governors and state legislators: Open States. Local officials: Open States and Wikidata. Turnout = votes for president per adult resident (Census), a rough guide, not official turnout.

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