Vince
George
Democratic nominee Vince George challenges incumbent Carol Miller in West Virginia's 1st Congressional District in 2026.
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Background
Vince George is the 2026 Democratic nominee for West Virginia's 1st Congressional District, challenging incumbent U.S. Representative Carol Miller in the November 3, 2026 general election. 123
George was born in Cincinnati and grew up in South Charleston, West Virginia after his family returned to Dunbar in 1958. He studied political science and commerce at West Virginia University after graduating from George Washington High School. 3
His professional background spans public service, education, and advocacy. According to his campaign biography, he helped register voters for the Kanawha County Clerk's office, worked as a staffer for the West Virginia Legislature, helped residents access SNAP, Medicaid, and TANF benefits, and recruited doctors to serve Medicaid patients across 27 counties. He also worked with the West Virginia Environmental Council and West Virginia Citizen Action Group, managed Denise Giardina's independent gubernatorial campaign, and taught at Fairmont State University, Shepherd University, and Martinsburg High School. He is a retired union member of AFSCME. The campaign biography does not provide dates for these roles. 3
George has not previously held elected office. No current government or elected position is identified in available sources. 32
At a glance
- Party
- Democratic
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 1, West Virginia
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Website
- vincegeorgeforcongress.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Oct 5newsGeorge confirmed as Democratic nominee on WV-01 general election ballot facing incumbent Carol Miller
A Webster County voter guide published October 5 confirms George as the Democratic nominee in the WV-01 race, alongside Republican incumbent Carol Miller and Constitution Party candidate Belinda Fox-Spencer. The general election is November 3, 2026.
Webster County, WV 2026 general election voter guide · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 28newsGeorge participates in Democratic statewide 'kitchen table tour' campaign event
On September 28, George was among Democratic candidates taking part in a statewide barnstorming 'kitchen table tour' seeking voter support ahead of the November election. No new policy announcement by George was reported at the event.
Fired Up: Democratic candidates barnstorm West Virginia ... · Sep 29, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 26endorsementSmarter.Vote race profile notes Progressive Democrats of America–WV endorsement of George
A race profile published around September 26 lists an endorsement of George from Progressive Democrats of America–West Virginia. No dated primary-source announcement for the endorsement was found in sources reviewed.
Vince George (D) – WV-01 House 2026 | Smarter.Vote · Sep 26, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Jun 30filingGeorge's FEC filing shows $258,330 raised, including $240,000 personal loan
As of the June 30, 2026 FEC filing deadline, George's campaign had raised $258,330 total: $240,000 from a personal loan and $18,330 from individual contributors. No PAC or party-committee contributions were recorded, and spending was $0 as of that filing.
Vince George (D) – WV-01 House 2026 | Smarter.Vote · Sep 26, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - May 1filingVince George wins Democratic primary for WV-01, defeating Britta Aguirre
George secured the Democratic nomination for West Virginia's 1st Congressional District in the May 2026 primary, defeating Britta Aguirre. The exact primary date is not specified beyond May 2026.
Vince George (D) – WV-01 House 2026 | Smarter.Vote · Sep 26, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- Progressive Democrats of America (PDA) organizationPDA lists Vince George as an endorsed 2026 House challenger for WV-01 under 'PDA House Challenger Endorsements'. Smarter.Vote also reports the endorsement as Progressive Democrats of America–West Virginia. No formal endorsement date given; page last updated July 14, 2026. pdamerica.org · Jul 14, 2026
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $258K
- Spent
- $0
- Cash on hand
- $258K
As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6WV01160(opens in a new tab)
Sources 6
- [1] Webster County, WV 2026 general election voter guide(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
- [2] Vince George for Congress | West Virginia Congressional Candidate(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
- [3] Fired Up: Democratic candidates barnstorm West Virginia ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 29, 2026
- [4] Vince George (D) – WV-01 House 2026 | Smarter.Vote(opens in a new tab) Sep 26, 2026
- [5] Platform | Vince George for Congress(opens in a new tab) Sep 23, 2026
- [6] ENDORSEMENTS(opens in a new tab) Feb 22, 2021