WESPAC believes that meaningful physician advocacy extends beyond the examination room and into the decisions that shape health care across West Virginia.  Elections determine who will help develop the laws, policies, and priorities that affect patients, physicians, hospitals, medical practices, and communities throughout our state.  Participation in the electoral process is therefore an important part of maintaining a strong and effective House of Medicine.

WESPAC evaluates candidates on a nonpartisan basis, with particular attention to their understanding of health care issues and their alignment with the priorities of West Virginia’s physician community.  Our endorsement process focuses on principles such as physician-led, patient-centered care, patient safety, access to high-quality medical services, preservation of the physician-patient relationship, and policies that support a strong physician workforce.  An endorsement represents WESPAC’s assessment of a candidate based on these priorities and the issues important to organized medicine.

The endorsed candidates represent individuals WESPAC has chosen to support during the 2026 West Virginia General Election.  These endorsements cross party lines and reflect our commitment to working with policymakers who understand the challenges facing physicians and patients and who are willing to engage with the medical community on issues affecting the health of West Virginians.

Most importantly, we encourage every physician, medical professional, and West Virginian to participate in the democratic process.  Learn about the candidates and issues on your ballot, make a plan to vote, and make your voice heard.  Whether voting early or on Election Day, informed participation strengthens our communities and ensures that the perspectives of patients and physicians remain part of the conversation about West Virginia’s future.