The 1954 United States Senate election in West Virginia took place on November 2, 1954. Incumbent Democratic Senator Matthew M. Neely was re-elected to a fifth term in office. Primary elections Primary elections were held on May 11, 1954. Democratic primary Candidates Sam B. Chilton, attorney Homer M. May, school official Matthew M. Neely, incumbent U.S. Senator Roy A. Warden, former State Delegate Results Republican primary Candidates Latelle M. LaFollette, attorney and businessman, Republican candidate for West Virginia's 6th congressional district in 1950 and 1952 Thomas Sweeney, Republican candidate for U.S. Senator in 1940 and 1946 Results General election Results See also 1954 United States Senate elections References Bibliography 1954 West Virginia United States Senate