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Rachel Fetty Anderson

DEM candidate for U.S. Senator, West Virginia · Challenger

Attorney (public interest / pro bono)

Rachel Fetty Anderson is a Democrat from Morgantown, a public interest attorney, and a former member of the Morgantown City Council (2017–2021). She won the five-candidate Democratic primary for U.S. Senate on May 12, 2026. In the November 3, 2026 general election she faces incumbent Republican Shelley Moore Capito and Constitution Party candidate S. Marshall Wilson.

Where Anderson stands

Taxes: Criticizes the 2025 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act.' She argues that while it cut taxes on tips, many people who seek Medicaid or Affordable Care Act subsidies lost their health coverage.
Energy prices and permitting reform: Says the entire rise in diesel prices over the past year comes from war and tariffs.
Iran: Says the U.S. should not go to war in the Middle East for oil and that leaders should have consulted veterans before acting.
Federal spending accountability: Proposes requiring audits of the Defense Department and of foreign and corporate payments, investments and gifts to all elected officials.
Health care: Says West Virginia and the nation need universal health care.

Background

Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate, West Virginia (primary won May 12, 2026)
Morgantown City Council member, 2017–2021
Attorney (public interest / pro bono)
J.D., University of Iowa, 1999
B.A./B.S., Iowa State University, 1996
Earned a GED after being homeschooled
Has lived in West Virginia since 2007

In the news

Capito, Fetty Anderson speak on Iran, tax cuts and more ahead of Senate election WVVA, October 21, 2026
On the Record: Democratic US Senate Candidate Rachel Fetty Anderson discusses campaign WOWK 13 News, October 15, 2026

Also running for U.S. Senator

Shelley Moore Capito REP
S. Marshall Wilson CST

Sources

Last researched October 23, 2026. Written in neutral language from the sources above. Spot an error? See how to report it.