State
State Senator, 3rd 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 Pleasants, Ritchie, Wood and part of Wirt counties (West Virginia Legislature Senate roster). Regular four-year term; Sen. Mike Azinger (R) holds this seat. The district's other seat is filled by the separate unexpired-term race.
Taxes & budget
Caci PetrehnDemocratic
No documented position found.
Mike AzingerRepublican
- Voted for 2026 personal income tax reduction (SB 392).In office
- Voted for the 2026 state budget bill (SB 250).In office
Education
Caci PetrehnDemocratic
No documented position found.
Mike AzingerRepublican
- Voted for 2026 teacher and State Police pay raise.In office
- Sponsored bill banning critical race theory in public schools.In office
Economy & jobs
Caci PetrehnDemocratic
No documented position found.
Mike AzingerRepublican
- Voted for 2025 certified microgrid program law (HB 2014).In office
Health & human services
Caci PetrehnDemocratic
No documented position found.
Mike AzingerRepublican
- Sponsored bill banning gender transition treatments for minors.In office
Government & transparency
Caci PetrehnDemocratic
No documented position found.
Mike AzingerRepublican
- Sponsored the First Amendment Preservation Act, signed into law.In office
Courts & justice
Caci PetrehnDemocratic
No documented position found.
Mike AzingerRepublican
- Sponsored bill allowing death penalty for murdering young children.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; 6 issues covered in this race.