State
State Senator, 5th 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 parts of Cabell and Wayne counties (West Virginia Legislature Senate roster). Regular four-year term. The district's other senator, Scott Fuller, is not up this year. Open seat: Sen. Mike Woelfel (D) did not file for re-election.
Education
Chris MillerRepublican
- Supports expanding career and technical education.
Duron JacksonDemocratic
No documented position found.
Economy & jobs
Chris MillerRepublican
- Supports small business, investment and workforce training policies.
Duron JacksonDemocratic
No documented position found.
Roads & infrastructure
Chris MillerRepublican
- Supports investment in roads, bridges and flood mitigation.
Duron JacksonDemocratic
No documented position found.
Government & transparency
Chris MillerRepublican
- Proposes a longer lobbying ban for former lawmakers.
- Supports stronger state ethics laws.
Duron JacksonDemocratic
No documented position found.
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