Riley Moore lithe According to unofficial election results, he secured his seat in the US House of Representatives. He will represent the predominantly northern half of the state in the 2nd Congressional District.
Moore, who serves as state treasurer, defeated Democratic challenger Steve Wendelin, a Wardensville resident and U.S. Navy veteran, with 70.8% of the vote to Wendelin’s 29.3%, according to Associated Press results at 11:42 p.m clock emerges
He will replace Alex Mooney, who did not seek re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives. Mooney filed for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Sen. Joe Manchin, IW.Va., but lost his area code to current Governor Jim Justice.
Moore has served as state treasurer since 2021 and is a former state delegate. A father of two, Moore is the nephew of incumbent U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., and grandson of former West Virginia Gov. Arch Moore.
Throughout his campaign, Moore focused on his conservative values ​​and embrace of “left-wing special interests,” including support for the coal and gas industries. He was an advocate for school choice and, as treasurer, oversaw the state’s education savings account program. The Hope Scholarship.
He was approved by Republican presidential candidate and former President Donald Trump.
