State
State Senator, 11th Senatorial District
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 4 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: A state senator votes on West Virginia laws and the state budget in the State Senate; each of the 17 senatorial districts elects two senators to staggered four-year terms.
District covers Braxton, Webster, Pocahontas, Randolph, Upshur, Barbour and Pendleton counties (West Virginia Legislature Senate roster). Regular four-year term. The district's other senator, Robbie Morris, is not up this year.
Taxes & budget
Kevin Leon CarpenterDemocratic
No documented position found.
Bill HamiltonRepublican
- Voted for 2026 personal income tax reduction (SB 392).In office
- Voted for the 2026 state budget bill (SB 250).In office
Education
Kevin Leon CarpenterDemocratic
No documented position found.
Bill HamiltonRepublican
- Voted for 2026 teacher and State Police pay raise.In office
Economy & jobs
Kevin Leon CarpenterDemocratic
- Supports policies ensuring a living wage.
Bill HamiltonRepublican
- Voted for 2025 certified microgrid program law (HB 2014).In office
- Sponsored the Equipment Right to Repair Act.In office
Roads & infrastructure
Kevin Leon CarpenterDemocratic
- Supports upgrading roads, bridges and public facilities.
- Supports expanding rural high-speed internet.
Bill HamiltonRepublican
No documented position found.
Environment & parks
Kevin Leon CarpenterDemocratic
- Supports protecting forests, rivers and wildlife.
Bill HamiltonRepublican
- Sponsored bill restricting geoengineering and weather modification experiments.In office
- Sponsored law allowing prescribed burns on private land without permit.In office
Health & human services
Kevin Leon CarpenterDemocratic
- Supports accessible, affordable health care for all residents.
Bill HamiltonRepublican
No documented position found.
Government & transparency
Kevin Leon CarpenterDemocratic
- Supports open government spending and decisions.
Bill HamiltonRepublican
- Sponsored bill requiring PACs to disclose contributor names.In office
Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 7 issues covered in this race.