Budget
Pledges to oppose unbalanced budgets and spending outside constitutional authority, and to reject debt-ceiling increases without spending cuts.
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THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
S. MARSHALL WILSON
Candidate for U.S. Senate · West Virginia
THE PERSON
Background
S. Marshall Wilson describes a background as a retired Army infantry officer, pastor, missionary and former West Virginia state delegate. His campaign reports more than 20 years of military service.
Roots
- Retired Army infantry officer.
- Pastoral and missionary work, including Peru.
- Former West Virginia state delegate; historical district numbering requires separate verification.
Education
- Master’s in national security; institution not specified in the reviewed campaign text.
- Doctoral study in statecraft and strategy is described as unfinished; no doctorate is asserted.
Background sources checked November 2, 2026.
THE POLICIES
Where they stand
Campaign promises are labeled separately from past actions. These are sourced positions, not endorsements or predictions. No stance is assigned from party affiliation.
Economy
Supports reducing small-business regulation and expanding West Virginia energy production.
Source checked November 2, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.THE ELECTION
Ballot & sources
U.S. Senate · November 3, 2026
Candidate listing checked October 29, 2026.
West Virginia Secretary of State — Fayette County November 3, 2026 sample ballot ↗The candidate’s name and party follow the official ballot source. Backgrounds and issue positions are checked separately. A candidate is not an officeholder-elect unless a verified result establishes that status.