Justice, Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia

Five justices are elected statewide in nonpartisan elections (partisan before 2016) to 12-year terms; the chief justice rotates by peer vote annually. Flanigan and Kirkpatrick were seated June 2026 after winning May 2026 elections for unexpired terms.

Current officeholder

William Wooton

In office since Jan 2021 · Term ends Dec 2032

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    Data as of July 18, 2026.