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* [[Don Blankenship]], former Chairman & CEO of [[Massey Energy]]<ref name=heatsupearly>{{cite web|url=http://wvmetronews.com/2017/07/12/2018-gop-primary-for-u-s-senate-in-wv-heats-up-early/|title=2018 GOP Primary for U.S. Senate in WV heats up early|work=[[West Virginia MetroNews]]|last=Kercheval|first=Hoppy|date=July 12, 2017|accessdate=July 12, 2017}}</ref> |
* [[Don Blankenship]], former Chairman & CEO of [[Massey Energy]]<ref name=heatsupearly>{{cite web|url=http://wvmetronews.com/2017/07/12/2018-gop-primary-for-u-s-senate-in-wv-heats-up-early/|title=2018 GOP Primary for U.S. Senate in WV heats up early|work=[[West Virginia MetroNews]]|last=Kercheval|first=Hoppy|date=July 12, 2017|accessdate=July 12, 2017}}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | * [[Ryan Ferns]], Majority Leader of the [[West Virginia Senate]]<ref>{{cite tweet |user=RyanFernsWV | last=Ferns |first=Ryan |author=Redundant Author Name Ignored |number=837375029293821952 |date=2 March 2017 |title=@ReganWV wasn't trying to dodge. Let me be more clear. If a conservative who is more qualified runs, then I'm not going to. | access-date=3 April 2017 }}</ref> |
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* [[Alex Mooney]], U.S. Representative<ref name=couldflip>{{cite web|url=http://thehill.com/homenews/senate/306210-10-senate-seats-that-could-flip-in-2018|title=10 Senate seats that could flip in 2018|work=[[The Hill (newspaper)|The Hill]]|last=Kamisar|first=Ben|date=November 16, 2016|accessdate=November 17, 2016}}</ref> |
* [[Alex Mooney]], U.S. Representative<ref name=couldflip>{{cite web|url=http://thehill.com/homenews/senate/306210-10-senate-seats-that-could-flip-in-2018|title=10 Senate seats that could flip in 2018|work=[[The Hill (newspaper)|The Hill]]|last=Kamisar|first=Ben|date=November 16, 2016|accessdate=November 17, 2016}}</ref> |
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* [[John Raese]], businessman and nominee for the U.S. Senate in [[United States Senate elections, 1984|1984]], [[United States Senate election in West Virginia, 2006|2006]], [[United States Senate special election in West Virginia, 2010|2010]] and [[United States Senate election in West Virginia, 2012|2012]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wvgazettemail.com/daily-mail-columnist/20161130/stephen-n-reed-manchin-in-2018-a-republican-opportunity-daily-mail|title=Manchin in 2018 a Republican opportunity|work=[[Charleston Gazette-Mail]]|last=Reed|first=Stephen N.|date=November 30, 2016|accessdate=February 23, 2017}}</ref><ref name=heatsupearly/> |
* [[John Raese]], businessman and nominee for the U.S. Senate in [[United States Senate elections, 1984|1984]], [[United States Senate election in West Virginia, 2006|2006]], [[United States Senate special election in West Virginia, 2010|2010]] and [[United States Senate election in West Virginia, 2012|2012]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wvgazettemail.com/daily-mail-columnist/20161130/stephen-n-reed-manchin-in-2018-a-republican-opportunity-daily-mail|title=Manchin in 2018 a Republican opportunity|work=[[Charleston Gazette-Mail]]|last=Reed|first=Stephen N.|date=November 30, 2016|accessdate=February 23, 2017}}</ref><ref name=heatsupearly/> |
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| ⚫ | * [[Ryan Ferns]], Majority Leader of the [[West Virginia Senate]] (running for re-election)<ref>{{cite tweet |user=RyanFernsWV | last=Ferns |first=Ryan |author=Redundant Author Name Ignored |number=837375029293821952 |date=2 March 2017 |title=@ReganWV wasn't trying to dodge. Let me be more clear. If a conservative who is more qualified runs, then I'm not going to. | access-date=3 April 2017 }}</ref><ref>{{cite tweet |user=RyanFernsWV | last=Ferns |first=Ryan |author=Redundant Author Name Ignored |number=898532095529701376 |date=18 August 2017 |title=@ASourAppleTree Running for reelection | access-date=18 August 2017 }}</ref> |
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* [[David McKinley]], U.S. Representative ([[United States House of Representatives elections in West Virginia, 2018|running for re-election]])<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theet.com/statejournal/mckinley-says-it-s-too-early-to-announce-campaign-plans/article_aecc90e7-dd09-56f5-9bdd-8f6849c15064.html|title=McKinley says it's too early to announce campaign plans|work=[[State Journal]]|last=Marks|first=Rusty|date=May 12, 2017|accessdate=May 18, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://wvmetronews.com/2017/05/30/mckinley-to-run-for-re-election-in-2018/|title=McKinley to run for re-election in 2018|work=[[West Virginia MetroNews]]|last=Thomas|first=Alex|date=May 30, 2017|accessdate=May 30, 2017}}</ref> |
* [[David McKinley]], U.S. Representative ([[United States House of Representatives elections in West Virginia, 2018|running for re-election]])<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theet.com/statejournal/mckinley-says-it-s-too-early-to-announce-campaign-plans/article_aecc90e7-dd09-56f5-9bdd-8f6849c15064.html|title=McKinley says it's too early to announce campaign plans|work=[[State Journal]]|last=Marks|first=Rusty|date=May 12, 2017|accessdate=May 18, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://wvmetronews.com/2017/05/30/mckinley-to-run-for-re-election-in-2018/|title=McKinley to run for re-election in 2018|work=[[West Virginia MetroNews]]|last=Thomas|first=Alex|date=May 30, 2017|accessdate=May 30, 2017}}</ref> |
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| Elections in West Virginia |
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The 2018 United States Senate election in West Virginia will take place on November 6, 2018, to elect a member of the United States Senate to represent the State of West Virginia, concurrently with other elections to the United States Senate, elections to the United States House of Representatives, and various state and local elections.
Incumbent Democratic Senator Joe Manchin is running for reelection to a second full term.[1]
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Joe Manchin, incumbent U.S. Senator[1]
- Paula Jean Swearengin, activist[2]
Potential
- Booth Goodwin, former United States Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia and candidate for Governor in 2016[3]
Endorsements
Joe Manchin
- U.S. Senators
- Al Franken, Minnesota[4]
- Amy Klobuchar, Minnesota[4]
Paula Jean Swearengin
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Bo Copley, coal miner[9]
- Scott Ernst[10][11]
- Evan Jenkins, U.S. Representative[12]
- Patrick Morrisey, Attorney General of West Virginia[13][14][15][16]
Potential
- Don Blankenship, former Chairman & CEO of Massey Energy[17]
- Alex Mooney, U.S. Representative[14]
- John Raese, businessman and nominee for the U.S. Senate in 1984, 2006, 2010 and 2012[18][17]
Declined
- Ryan Ferns, Majority Leader of the West Virginia Senate (running for re-election)[19][20]
- David McKinley, U.S. Representative (running for re-election)[21][22]
Endorsements
Patrick Morrisey
- Organizations
- FreedomWorks[23]
- West Virginia Citizens Defense League[23]
- West Virginians for Life[23]
Polling
with Joe Manchin
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Joe Manchin (D) |
Generic Republican (R) |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People's Pundit Daily (PPD Poll) Big Data Poll | June 8–14, 2017 | 901 | ± 4.4% | 50% | 41% | 9% |
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Joe Manchin (D) |
Alex Mooney (R) |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harper Polling | November 16–17, 2016 | 500 | ± 4.4% | 58% | 28% | 14% |
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Joe Manchin (D) |
Evan Jenkins (R) |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harper Polling | November 16–17, 2016 | 500 | ± 4.4% | 51% | 39% | 10% |
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Joe Manchin (D) |
Patrick Morrisey (R) |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harper Polling | November 16–17, 2016 | 500 | ± 4.4% | 57% | 35% | 8% |
with Carte Goodwin
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Carte Goodwin (D) |
Alex Mooney (R) |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harper Polling | November 16–17, 2016 | 500 | ± 4.4% | 41% | 31% | 28% |
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Carte Goodwin (D) |
Evan Jenkins (R) |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harper Polling | November 16–17, 2016 | 500 | ± 4.4% | 31% | 43% | 25% |
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Carte Goodwin (D) |
Patrick Morrisey (R) |
Undecided |
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| Harper Polling | November 16–17, 2016 | 500 | ± 4.4% | 39% | 43% | 18% |
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References
- ^ a b Cheney, Kyle (April 19, 2015). "Joe Manchin won't run for West Virginia governor". Politico. Retrieved April 20, 2015.
- ^ Hains, Tim (May 9, 2017). "'Justice Democrat' Coal Miner's Daughter Paula Swearingen Announces Primary Challenge Against West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin". RealClearPolitics. Retrieved May 9, 2017.
- ^ Schneider, Elena (March 7, 2017). "GOP unveils Obamacare replacement bill". Politico. Retrieved March 8, 2017.
- ^ a b Brodey, Sam (August 4, 2017). "Franken, Klobuchar step up early with 2018 campaign cash for endangered Senate colleagues". MinnPost. Retrieved August 5, 2017.
- ^ Canova, Tim (May 12, 2017). "Happy to endorse @paulajean2018 Swearengin vs @JoeManchinWV in US Senate primary. Hope @SenSanders will support her". Twitter.
- ^ a b "Justice Democrats Targeting Barely-Dem Manchin With Progressive Primary Opponent". Ring of Fire (radio program). May 8, 2017. Retrieved May 9, 2017.
- ^ "We're Running Hundreds of Candidates in a Single Campaign to Elect a Brand New Congress". Paula Jean Swearengin for Senate. May 8, 2017. Retrieved May 9, 2017.
- ^ "BREAKING: Justice Democrats Are Primarying Joe Manchin". Kyle Kulinski. May 8, 2017. Retrieved May 9, 2017.
- ^ Lesniewski, Niels (May 2, 2017). "Coal Worker Who Confronted Hillary Clinton Takes on Joe Manchin". Roll Call. Retrieved May 2, 2017.
- ^ Attorney General Morrisey announces run for US Senate seat
- ^ [1]
- ^ "Jenkins to challenge Manchin for U.S. Senate seat". WSAZ-TV. May 8, 2017. Retrieved May 8, 2017.
- ^ http://www.nationalreview.com/corner/449349/breaking-west-virginia-ag-patrick-morrisey-will-run-senate-2018
- ^ a b Kamisar, Ben (November 16, 2016). "10 Senate seats that could flip in 2018". The Hill. Retrieved November 17, 2016.
- ^ Schor, Elana; Everett, Burgess (November 18, 2016). "2018 showdown looms: House Republicans vs. Democratic senators". Politico. Retrieved November 18, 2016.
- ^ Geraghty, Jim (February 14, 2017). "In West Virginia, a Rising Republican Star Threatens the Nation's Most Vulnerable Democratic Senator". National Review. Retrieved February 22, 2017.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ a b Kercheval, Hoppy (July 12, 2017). "2018 GOP Primary for U.S. Senate in WV heats up early". West Virginia MetroNews. Retrieved July 12, 2017.
- ^ Reed, Stephen N. (November 30, 2016). "Manchin in 2018 a Republican opportunity". Charleston Gazette-Mail. Retrieved February 23, 2017.
- ^ Ferns, Ryan [@RyanFernsWV] (March 2, 2017). "@ReganWV wasn't trying to dodge. Let me be more clear. If a conservative who is more qualified runs, then I'm not going to" (Tweet). Retrieved 3 April 2017 – via Twitter.
{{cite web}}: More than one of|author1=and|last1=specified (help) - ^ Ferns, Ryan [@RyanFernsWV] (August 18, 2017). "@ASourAppleTree Running for reelection" (Tweet). Retrieved 18 August 2017 – via Twitter.
{{cite web}}: More than one of|author1=and|last1=specified (help) - ^ Marks, Rusty (May 12, 2017). "McKinley says it's too early to announce campaign plans". State Journal. Retrieved May 18, 2017.
- ^ Thomas, Alex (May 30, 2017). "McKinley to run for re-election in 2018". West Virginia MetroNews. Retrieved May 30, 2017.
- ^ a b c Zuckerman, Jake (July 22, 2017). "Manchin raises big money for Senate campaign; Jenkins lags behind". Charleston Gazette-Mail. Retrieved August 5, 2017.
External links
- Official campaign websites