Flanigan wins West Virginia Supreme Court seat over Morrisey appointee Ewing
By Lori Kersey
Published on May 13, 2026.
West Virginia Del. Bill Flanigan has won the election to fill the Supreme Court Division 2 term, succeeding former Justice Beth Walker who retired last year. Flanigan, a Wheeling attorney, had received 112,890 votes, beating governor-appointee Justice Thomas Ewing with 81,296 votes and 91% of votes counted. In a statement, Flanigan emphasized the importance of judicial independence and restoring confidence in institutions.
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