Riley Moore’s commanding position in the WV-02 House race stems from the district’s strong Republican lean, reflected in its R+20 Partisan Voter Index and his 70.8% victory in 2024 as the incumbent. All major forecasters rate the seat Solid or Safe Republican, with Moore unopposed in the May primary while Ace Parsi emerged from a competitive Democratic contest. Moore’s first-term record securing federal funding for local infrastructure projects reinforces his position ahead of the November 3 general election. A single scheduled October 14 debate offers the challenger limited visibility, but significant barriers remain for any upset. Late developments such as a major scandal, health event, or national political shift could still alter the outcome.