Mike Oliverio
Candidate for State Senator, 13th Senatorial District
Background
- Occupation
- Financial advisor
- Lives in
- Morgantown
- Campaign website
- mikeoliverioforsenate.com
State senator from the 13th District (R-Monongalia), elected in 2022, and chair of the Senate Pensions Committee; a financial advisor. He also sponsored a 1997 Senate joint resolution on pension investing, per his campaign site.
Photo: West Virginia Legislature
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Supports raising the homestead property tax exemption.
ReportMike Oliverio's PrioritiesCampaign website · Friends of Mike Oliverio · mikeoliverioforwv.com
“I strongly support increasing the Homestead Exemption to reduce the burden of property taxes on our seniors.”
Voted for 2026 personal income tax reduction (SB 392).In office
SB 392 (2026) reduced the state personal income tax. Recorded yes on the Senate roll call.
ReportSenate roll call 652: SB 392, Relating to personal income tax reduction (concur and pass, March 14, 2026)Government record · West Virginia Senate · Mar 14, 2026 · Y OLIVERIO · wvlegislature.gov
“Relating to personal income tax reduction”
Voted for the 2026 state budget bill (SB 250).In office
SB 250 is the state budget bill for fiscal year 2027. Recorded yes on the Senate roll call.
ReportSenate roll call 358: SB 250, Budget Bill (concur as amended and pass, March 5, 2026)Government record · West Virginia Senate · Mar 5, 2026 · Y OLIVERIO · wvlegislature.gov
“Budget Bill”
Public safety
Sponsored law setting a 30-foot buffer around first responders.In office
Lead sponsor of SB 4 (2026), "Relating to crimes against public justice", signed into law; his campaign calls it the "Halo Law".
ReportMichael A. Oliverio II: member page, West Virginia LegislatureGovernment record · West Virginia Legislature · SB 4 · wvlegislature.gov
“Relating to crimes against public justice”
Mike Oliverio's PrioritiesCampaign website · Friends of Mike Oliverio · mikeoliverioforwv.com
“which established a 30ft perimeter to protect First Responders while allowing them to safely do their jobs”
Education
Supports modernizing the school funding formula for special education.
ReportMike Oliverio's PrioritiesCampaign website · Friends of Mike Oliverio · mikeoliverioforwv.com
“I advocate for modernizing the public school funding formula to enhance special education and establish greater accountability”
Voted for 2026 teacher and State Police pay raise.In office
HB 4765 (2026) raised pay for teachers, school service personnel and State Police. Recorded yes on the Senate roll call.
ReportSenate roll call 715: HB 4765, Teacher, School Personnel, and State Police Pay Raise (recede and pass, March 14, 2026)Government record · West Virginia Senate · Mar 14, 2026 · Y OLIVERIO · wvlegislature.gov
“Teacher, School Personnel, and State Police Pay Raise”
Economy & jobs
Voted for 2025 certified microgrid program law (HB 2014).In office
HB 2014 (2025) created the Certified Microgrid Program. Recorded yes on the Senate roll call.
ReportSenate roll call 591: HB 2014, Certified Microgrid Program (concur and pass, April 12, 2025)Government record · West Virginia Senate · Apr 12, 2025 · Y OLIVERIO · wvlegislature.gov
“Certified Microgrid Program”
Roads & infrastructure
Proposed road funding formula favoring high-traffic areas.
ReportMike Oliverio's PrioritiesCampaign website · Friends of Mike Oliverio · mikeoliverioforwv.com
“I have proposed a new funding formula that prioritizes high traffic areas to ensure we can fix our roads more effectively and efficiently.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Mike Oliverio on them.
- Health & human servicesNo documented position found.
- Government & transparencyNo documented position found.
All sources (12)
- Candidate search: November 3, 2026 General Election
Election filing · West Virginia Secretary of State · candidates.wvsos.gov
- Senate Roster
Government record · West Virginia Legislature · wvlegislature.gov
- Candidate search: November 3, 2026 General Election, Marion County
Election filing · West Virginia Secretary of State · candidates.wvsos.gov
- Candidate search: November 3, 2026 General Election, Monongalia County
Election filing · West Virginia Secretary of State · candidates.wvsos.gov
- 2026 General Election Information: precinct sample ballots, November 3, 2026 (Monongalia County)
Election filing · Monongalia County Clerk · monongaliacountyclerk.com
- List of Contests and Candidates on November 3, 2026, General Election Ballot in Monongalia County
Election filing · Monongalia County Clerk · monongaliacountyclerk.com
- Mike Oliverio's Priorities
Campaign website · Friends of Mike Oliverio · mikeoliverioforwv.com
- Senate roll call 652: SB 392, Relating to personal income tax reduction (concur and pass, March 14, 2026)
Government record · West Virginia Senate · Mar 14, 2026 · wvlegislature.gov
- Senate roll call 358: SB 250, Budget Bill (concur as amended and pass, March 5, 2026)
Government record · West Virginia Senate · Mar 5, 2026 · wvlegislature.gov
- Senate roll call 715: HB 4765, Teacher, School Personnel, and State Police Pay Raise (recede and pass, March 14, 2026)
Government record · West Virginia Senate · Mar 14, 2026 · wvlegislature.gov
- Senate roll call 591: HB 2014, Certified Microgrid Program (concur and pass, April 12, 2025)
Government record · West Virginia Senate · Apr 12, 2025 · wvlegislature.gov
- Michael A. Oliverio II: member page, West Virginia Legislature
Government record · West Virginia Legislature · wvlegislature.gov
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