State
State Senator, 3rd Senatorial District
Unexpired term
- 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 Pleasants, Ritchie, Wood and part of Wirt counties (West Virginia Legislature Senate roster). Unexpired term of former Sen. Donna Boley, who resigned in January 2026; Sen. Trenton Barnhart (R) was appointed to the seat by Gov. Patrick Morrisey on January 27, 2026.
Taxes & budget
Ronnie GreenConstitution
No documented position found.
Trenton Carl BarnhartRepublican
- Voted for 2026 personal income tax reduction (SB 392).In office
- Voted for the 2026 state budget bill (SB 250).In office
Public safety
Ronnie GreenConstitution
No documented position found.
Trenton Carl BarnhartRepublican
- Sponsored law on police cooperation with bordering states.In office
Education
Ronnie GreenConstitution
No documented position found.
Trenton Carl BarnhartRepublican
- Voted for 2026 teacher and State Police pay raise.In office
- Sponsored bill letting teachers bank sick time toward retirement.In office
Housing
Ronnie GreenConstitution
No documented position found.
Trenton Carl BarnhartRepublican
- Sponsored bill creating first-time home buyer savings accounts.In office
Economy & jobs
Ronnie GreenConstitution
No documented position found.
Trenton Carl BarnhartRepublican
- Supports incentives to keep residents from leaving the state.
- Voted for 2025 certified microgrid program law (HB 2014).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; 5 issues covered in this race.