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West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals elections, 2026
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The term of one West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals justice will expire on December 31, 2026. The seat is up for nonpartisan election on May 12, 2026. The filing deadline is January 31, 2026.
Candidates and results
Tom Ewing's seat
There are no official candidates yet for this election.
General election
The general election will occur on May 12, 2026.
Voting information
- See also: Voting in West Virginia
About the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals
- See also: West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals
The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals is the state's court of last resort. This means it is the state's highest court, and its rulings are not subject to review by any other court except in cases that fit the proper conditions for review by the United States Supreme Court. There are five justices on the court.
Political composition
This was the political composition of the court heading into the 2024 election.
| ■ C. Haley Bunn | Appointed by Gov. Jim Justice (R) in 2022 | |
| ■ Charles S. Trump IV | Elected in 2024 | |
| ■ William Wooton | Elected in 2020 | |
| ■ Tom Ewing | Appointed by Gov. Patrick Morrisey (R) in 2025 |
Selection
- See also: Judicial selection in West Virginia
Each of the five justices on the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia serves terms of 12 years. In the case of a vacancy, the governor appoints a replacement from a list of two to five qualified applicants submitted by a nominating commission.[1] The appointee serves until the next general election, at which point he or she may compete to fill the remainder of the unexpired term.[2]
Qualifications
To serve on the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals, a judge must be:
- a citizen of West Virginia for at least five years;
- at least 30 years old; and
- practiced in law for at least 10 years.[2]
See also
External links
Footnotes
Federal courts:
Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Northern District of West Virginia, Southern District of West Virginia • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Northern District of West Virginia, Southern District of West Virginia
State courts:
Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia • West Virginia Intermediate Court of Appeals • West Virginia Circuit Courts • West Virginia Family Courts • West Virginia Magistrate Courts • West Virginia Municipal Courts
State resources:
Courts in West Virginia • West Virginia judicial elections • Judicial selection in West Virginia
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