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Riley
Moore

Riley Moore is the Republican incumbent U.S. Representative for West Virginia's 2nd Congressional District, first elected in 2024.

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Background

Riley Moore is a Republican politician from Morgantown, West Virginia, currently serving as the U.S. Representative for West Virginia's 2nd Congressional District in the 119th Congress (2025–2027), having been first elected in 2024. 123

Before his congressional career, Moore served in the West Virginia House of Delegates (District 67, 2017–2019) and as West Virginia State Treasurer (2021–2025). Earlier in his career he worked as a welder, a national security staffer for the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee, a contractor with the Department of Homeland Security, and in the defense and aerospace industry at Textron. 23

Moore earned a B.A. in Government and International Politics from George Mason University in 2005 and an M.A. in Strategic Security Studies from the National Defense University in 2011. He also attended C.S. Monroe Technology Center in Leesburg, Virginia. 236

Moore is the Republican candidate for re-election in West Virginia's 2nd Congressional District in the November 3, 2026 general election, having filed to run for a second term. 414

At a glance

Party
Republican · Incumbent
Running for
U.S. House · District 2, West Virginia
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
U.S. Representative for West Virginia's 2nd Congressional District
Website
rileymooreforcongress.com(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

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Timeline

  1. Nov 3
    news
    General election: Moore (R) vs. Ace Parsi (D) in WV's 2nd Congressional District

    The November 3 general election ballot lists Republican incumbent Riley Moore against Democrat Ace Parsi in West Virginia's 2nd Congressional District race.

    25442 Sample Ballot: Jefferson County, WV 2026 · Sep 17, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 13
    debate
    WVU Potomac State College student forum scheduled featuring WV-02 congressional candidates

    A candidate forum organized by WVU Potomac State College students was scheduled for 7–7:50 p.m. in Keyser, featuring candidates for West Virginia's 2nd Congressional District alongside a U.S. Senate race. Invitations were sent to candidates; Moore's attendance was not confirmed as of Oct. 12.

    PSC students to host mid-term election candidate forum · Sep 21, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Oct 9
    news
    Moore serves as keynote speaker at Brooke County GOP event, discusses reelection bid

    Moore appeared as keynote speaker at a Brooke County Republican event, discussing his reelection campaign. He cited cost of living and infrastructure as top concerns he hears from West Virginians.

    Rep. Riley Moore serves as keynote speaker for Brooke County GOP event · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Oct 7
    news
    Moore announces $1.5 million federal grant for Corridor H sewer improvements near Weston

    Moore announced $1.5 million in federal funding for sewer improvements and expansion along Corridor H between Weston and Buckhannon, West Virginia.

    Weston to receive $1.5 million for Corridor H sewer improvements · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Oct 5
    news
    Moore co-leads bipartisan Safe Disposal of Opioids Act with Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (D-Ore.)

    Moore co-led the Safe Disposal of Opioids Act alongside Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (D-Ore.), according to a West Virginia Daily News report on the announcement.

    Congressman Riley M. Moore Co-Leads the Safe Disposal ... · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Oct 2
    news
    Moore identified as co-sponsor of Ratepayer Protection Act in data-center legislation debate

    A report comparing Moore's and opponent Ace Parsi's proposals identified Moore as a co-sponsor of the Ratepayer Protection Act, which would require state utility commissions to consider making large data centers pay the full cost of electricity upgrades. The House passed the measure 417–3; it was blocked in a Senate vote. Moore stated it was critical that America win the AI race responsibly.

    Candidates for WV's 2nd congressional district seat support different legislation for data centers · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  7. Sep 30
    endorsement
    NFIB PAC endorses Riley Moore for reelection alongside Capito and Miller

    The National Federation of Independent Business' political action committee endorsed Moore for reelection, along with U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito and Rep. Carol Miller.

    NFIB endorses Capito, Miller, Moore for reelection in West Virginia · Sep 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  8. Sep 12
    poll
    Call the Map rates WV-02 as Moore >99 in 100 chance of winning

    Race forecaster Call the Map characterized the WV-02 seat as strongly Republican, rating Moore's reelection odds at greater than 99 in 100. No public polling of the district race was found in reviewed sources.

    WV-02: Moore >99 in 100 — Call the Map · Sep 12, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  9. Jul 15
    filing
    Moore files Q2 FEC report: $133,500 raised, $125,300 spent, $751,100 cash on hand

    Moore's campaign filed its second-quarter FEC report covering the period through June 30. The campaign raised $133,500, spent $125,300, and held $751,100 cash on hand at the end of the period.

    Verify campaign finance claims with FEC filings · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • West Virginia Building and Construction Trades union
    Listed as endorser in iVoterGuide profile; no date or announcement source provided. ivoterguide.com
  • National Right to Life organization
    Listed as endorser in iVoterGuide profile; no date shown. ivoterguide.com
  • West Virginia Coal organization
    Listed as endorser in iVoterGuide profile; no date shown. ivoterguide.com
  • United Mine Workers of America union
    Listed as endorser in iVoterGuide profile; no date or announcement source provided. ivoterguide.com
  • Huck PAC organization
    Listed as endorser in iVoterGuide profile; no endorsement date shown. ivoterguide.com
  • West Virginia Citizens' Defense League organization
    Listed in iVoterGuide profile; Moore's campaign website also cites this endorsement. No date given. ivoterguide.com
  • Americans for Prosperity–West Virginia organization
    Listed as endorser in iVoterGuide profile; no date shown. ivoterguide.com
  • Council on American Exceptionalism organization
    Listed as endorser in iVoterGuide profile; no date shown. ivoterguide.com
  • Bull Moose Victory (PAC) organization
    Listed as endorser in iVoterGuide profile; no date or election-cycle scope clarified. ivoterguide.com
  • West Virginia Sheriffs' Association organization
    Listed as endorser in iVoterGuide profile; no date shown. ivoterguide.com
  • United Mine Workers of America West Virginia COMPAC union
    Listed as endorser in iVoterGuide profile; no date or announcement source provided. ivoterguide.com
  • Susan B. Anthony List organization
    Listed as endorser in iVoterGuide profile; no endorsement date shown. ivoterguide.com
  • National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund (NRA-PVF) organization
    Listed in iVoterGuide profile; Moore's campaign website also states he is proud to be endorsed by the NRA. No date given. ivoterguide.com
  • West Virginia Manufacturers Association organization
    Listed as endorser in iVoterGuide profile; no date shown. ivoterguide.com
  • American Israel Public Affairs Committee PAC organization
    Listed as endorser in iVoterGuide profile; no date shown. ivoterguide.com
  • National Federation of Independent Business FedPAC (NFIB) organization
    Endorsed Moore for reelection along with Senator Shelley Moore Capito and Representative Carol Miller. wvnews.com · Sep 30, 2026
  • President Donald Trump official
    Trump stated: "Riley Moore has my Complete and Total Endorsement for Re-Election." trump-archive.com · Aug 6, 2026
  • West Virginia Chamber of Commerce PAC organization
    Listed Moore among federal-office endorsements for the 2026 primary; report published April 20, 2026. wvnews.com · Apr 20, 2026

Campaign finance

Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.

Raised
$1.33M
Spent
$697K
Cash on hand
$751K

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H4WV02205(opens in a new tab)

Sources 17

  1. [1] Rep. Riley Moore serves as keynote speaker for Brooke County GOP event(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  2. [2] Weston to receive $1.5 million for Corridor H sewer improvements(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
  3. [3] Congressman Riley M. Moore Co-Leads the Safe Disposal ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
  4. [4] Candidates for WV's 2nd congressional district seat support different legislation for data centers(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
  5. [5] NFIB endorses Capito, Miller, Moore for reelection in West Virginia(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
  6. [6] Voter Guide Profile for WV U.S. Rep., Dist. 2 candidate - Riley Moore(opens in a new tab) Sep 27, 2026
  7. [7] Verify campaign finance claims with FEC filings(opens in a new tab) Sep 24, 2026
  8. [8] Issues — Moore for West Virginia(opens in a new tab) Sep 23, 2026
  9. [9] PSC students to host mid-term election candidate forum(opens in a new tab) Sep 21, 2026
  10. [10] 25442 Sample Ballot: Jefferson County, WV 2026(opens in a new tab) Sep 17, 2026
  11. [11] WV-02: Moore >99 in 100 — Call the Map(opens in a new tab) Sep 12, 2026
  12. [12] Congressman Riley Moore is a tremendous America First Representative for the…(opens in a new tab) Aug 6, 2026
  13. [13] Congressman Riley M. Moore Applauds House Passage of ...(opens in a new tab) Jul 22, 2026
  14. [14] WV Chamber PAC releases full first-round endorsements for 2026 primary election (copy)(opens in a new tab) Apr 20, 2026
  15. [15] Immigration & Border Security - Representative Riley Moore |(opens in a new tab) Jan 7, 2025
  16. [16] Energy(opens in a new tab) Jan 3, 2025
  17. [17] Health(opens in a new tab) Jan 3, 2025
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