Who's running in West Virginia's 2nd congressional district
2 candidates are on the ballot. Below is what each one says they stand for, what they have actually done in office or in public life, and the arguments published for and against them — each quoted from a named source rather than summarised by us.
2 candidates · ballot order · Riley Moore currently holds this seat
Low confidenceLow confidenceOnly one weak source, dated material, or indirect evidence. Treat specifics with caution.What would raise it: An official filing record and at least one independent report about this candidate would raise this.
What they say they stand for
Their own words. Claims, not verified facts.
Support for President Trump's agenda.
What they’ve actually done
Documented record from official sources.
US Representative for West Virginia's 2nd District since January 2025; elected with 70.8% in 2024.
Former West Virginia state treasurer.
Unopposed in the May 12, 2026 Republican primary.
Endorsed by President Trump, the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce and the Bull Moose Project, per Wikipedia.
Arguments in favor
President Trump and the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce have endorsed Moore for re-election.
— Listed endorsements, Wikipedia's race page
Arguments against
Moore and his family — his grandfather Gov. Arch Moore and his aunt Sen. Shelley Moore Capito — are 'a metaphor for a ruling class' that needs to be voted out; West Virginia deserves lawmakers who 'show up and listen.'
— Ace Parsi, Democratic opponent (The Dominion Post)
What we couldn’t verify
Moore's own campaign platform for 2026 could not be loaded from a campaign site or interview.
No DCCC material on Moore was found.
Whether debates will be held had not been reported in a loaded source.
A 'care stimulus' offering free tuition to people training as nurses, social workers, teachers and police officers.
Community referendums before data centers are built.
'Community wealth' projects such as turning dilapidated buildings into community centers.
Clean drinking water, public schools and infrastructure.
Representation that listens to voters of all parties.
What they’ve actually done
Documented record from official sources.
Has not held elected office.
Former coalition engagement director, iCivics.
Won the May 12, 2026 Democratic primary with 17,696 votes to Stephanie Spears Tomana's 16,908.
Endorsed by New American Leaders Action Fund, per Wikipedia.
Arguments in favor
We found none published about this candidate in the sources reviewed.
Arguments against
We found none published about this candidate in the sources reviewed.
What we couldn’t verify
No published argument for or against Parsi by a named outside group, party or opponent was found, so none is listed; his case is in his positions. Searched: 'Ace Parsi' with Moore, NRCC, West Virginia GOP, endorsement and criticism; WV Watch, Dominion Post, Wheeling Intelligencer and WBOY coverage.
His campaign website and current fundraising were not found in a loaded source.
Positions and criticism are quoted from the named sources, not our assessments. This is built to help you start getting informed — confirm the official candidate list with your election authority before you vote.
November 3, 2026 is West Virginia's general election, decided by plurality; there is no runoff. The map did not change for 2026: the two districts drawn after the 2020 census remain in use, and no redraw or pending congressional map case was found. Primaries were held May 12, 2026. Roster confirmed against Ballotpedia, Politics1 and Wikipedia: Republican Rep. Riley Moore, unopposed in his primary, and Democrat Ace Parsi, who narrowly beat teacher Stephanie Spears Tomana (17,696 to 16,908) and retired Navy commander Steven Wendelin. Independents Patrick Carney and Christopher Whitcomb did not make the ballot. The Secretary of State's certified general election list was not loaded. The district covers northern and eastern West Virginia, including both panhandles, Wheeling, Morgantown, Fairmont, Clarksburg and Parkersburg. Moore won 70.8% in 2024. The candidate order here follows the published candidate listings, with the incumbent first; it is not verified ballot order and implies no ranking.
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