S.
Marshall Wilson
Constitution Party candidate for U.S. Senate in West Virginia in 2026; retired Army veteran and former state legislator
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Background
S. Marshall Wilson is a West Virginia resident from Hedgesville, Berkeley County, running as the Constitution Party candidate for the U.S. Senate seat in the November 3, 2026 election. He is not the incumbent; the seat is currently held by Shelley Moore Capito. 2413
Wilson is a retired U.S. Army combat veteran and infantry officer who previously served two terms in the West Virginia House of Delegates representing District 60, first elected in 2016 as a Republican. His LinkedIn profile also describes work as an instructor of organizational leadership and biblical doctrine in the Peruvian Amazon, and an adjunct instructor position at Liberty University that ended in August 2025. 114
According to his LinkedIn profile, Wilson holds a B.A. in General Studies from Louisiana State University (1987–1992) and an M.A. in National Security Policy Studies from the Institute of World Politics (2017–2019). As of August 2025, he is enrolled in a Doctor of Statecraft and Strategy program at the Institute of World Politics. 1
Biographical details above are drawn from Wilson's self-reported LinkedIn profile and are presented as profile claims rather than independently verified records. 1
At a glance
- Party
- Constitution
- Running for
- U.S. Senate, West Virginia
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- Doctoral student, Institute of World Politics
- Website
- wilsonwv.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Oct 10filingWilson listed as CST-party U.S. Senate candidate on Jackson County published ballot
A Jackson County general-election ballot publication dated October 9 and posted October 10 lists 'S. MARSHALL WILSON' with the party designation 'CST' for U.S. Senate, documenting his appearance on that county's ballot.
PUBLICATION BALLOT · Oct 10, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 5newsMountain State Spotlight publishes Wilson's policy-issue responses
Mountain State Spotlight published Wilson's answers to four policy prompts. On FEMA he cited civil-military planning experience; on energy/manufacturing regulation he argued invalid regulations should be abolished for everyone; on foreign interventions he said Congress's war-declaration power should be exercised by elected representatives; on AI and data centers he wrote that citizens' rights are the only valid government concern.
Calhoun County, WV 2026 general election voter guide · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 21newsWVU Potomac State College schedules Oct. 13 candidate forum; Wilson invited
WVU Potomac State College students announced a public candidate forum for October 13 in Keyser. The U.S. Senate session was scheduled for 7–7:50 p.m., with Wilson, Shelley Moore Capito, and Rachel Fetty Anderson invited. The announcement did not confirm Wilson's attendance.
PSC students to host mid-term election candidate forum · Sep 21, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Jun 30filingWilson's campaign reports ~$2,000 raised and $499 cash on hand per FEC data
A race tracker citing FEC data reported that S. Marshall Wilson's campaign committee had raised approximately $2,000 over the six-year election period and had $499 cash on hand as of June 30. Figures reflect committee receipts only, not outside-group spending.
West Virginia Senate Race 2026: Fetty Anderson vs. Capito | ChamberLight · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- West Virginians for Health Freedom organizationListed in Wilson's endorsements section on iVoterGuide, but that profile appears to cover his 2024 West Virginia governor race, not his 2026 Senate campaign. No endorsement date or announcement link provided. Cannot confirm this applies to the 2026 Senate race. ivoterguide.com
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $59K
- Spent
- $58K
- Cash on hand
- $741
As of Sep 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record S6WV00204(opens in a new tab)
Sources 7
- [1] PUBLICATION BALLOT(opens in a new tab) Oct 10, 2026
- [2] Calhoun County, WV 2026 general election voter guide(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
- [3] West Virginia Senate Race 2026: Fetty Anderson vs. Capito | ChamberLight(opens in a new tab) Sep 28, 2026
- [4] S. Marshall Wilson(opens in a new tab) Sep 27, 2026
- [5] S. Marshall Wilson - Governor(opens in a new tab) Sep 27, 2026
- [6] PSC students to host mid-term election candidate forum(opens in a new tab) Sep 21, 2026
- [7] wilsonwv.com(opens in a new tab)