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2026 West Virginia Senate Election Odds
Capito is uncontested within the GOP and faces no Democratic threat. Election-day formality.
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Capito is uncontested within the GOP and faces no Democratic threat. Election-day formality.
Race at a glance
- Cook PVI: R+23
- Rating: Solid R
- Incumbent: Shelley Moore Capito (Republican) — running
- Prior result (2020): Shelley Moore Capito (Republican) won by 43.1 points
Candidates
Republican field: Shelley Moore Capito.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is favored to win the 2026 West Virginia US Senate Election?+
The Polymarket market for this race has not opened yet or no current favorite is available. Check the live odds above once markets are active.
When is the 2026 West Virginia US Senate Election?+
Election day is November 3, 2026.
How accurate is Polymarket for elections?+
Polymarket correctly priced the 2024 US presidential election, showing Trump as favored weeks before Election Day when traditional models still leaned toward Harris. Historical accuracy varies by race; see our track record.
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How do I convert Polymarket prices to probabilities?+
A YES share trading at $0.42 implies a 42% probability. See our methodology page for the full explanation of how market prices map to probabilities.
Citations
- 01.FiveThirtyEight forecast archivePolling model
- 02.Cook Political ReportExpert ratings
- 03.RealClearPoliticsPolling aggregator
- 04.Our methodologyInternal