Robert Lee Karnes
- Party
- Republican
- Office
- State Senator · District 11 2026 Election
- Committee
- Karnes for WV
- Result
-
- Lost primary 27.1% Republican primary · 2,169 votes
- Status
- Active
- Registered
- Oct 31, 2025
- Also on the ballot
-
- County Executive Committee - Republican (Upshur, District 2, Male) · Primary
- Congressional District Executive Committee - Republican (Upshur, District 2, Male) · Primary
- Senatorial District Executive Committee - Republican (Upshur, District 11, Male) · Primary
- State Executive Committee - Republican (District 11, Male) · Primary
About this Candidate
$23,967.39 (78%) of this candidate's contributions came from individuals in West Virginia.
This candidate was targeted by $42,412 in oppose spending from A Brighter Tomorrow.
This candidate is facing 3 others in the same race for State Senator · District 11.
A Brighter Tomorrow has spent on this candidate 5 times in the 2026 election so far.
Support
$30,818
Oppose
$42,412
42% for58% against
Group by
| Contributor | Type | Employer | Location | Gifts | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JR Carter 4 WV | Businesses & orgs | — | Charleston, WV | 1 | $2,800 |
| Bailey Timothy | Individuals | BJC LC | Atlanta, GA | 1 | $2,800 |
| J, Martin Carl | Individuals | Self | Buckhannon, WV | 1 | $2,800 |
| Ringer Josh | Individuals | self-employed | Buckhannon, WV | 1 | $2,800 |
| Bennett Jacqueline | Individuals | n/a | Buckhannon, WV | 1 | $2,800 |
| Carter Donald | Individuals | BJC | Charleston, WV | 1 | $2,800 |
| Moss Marlene | Individuals | none | Morgantown, WV | 1 | $2,800 |
| L, Bennett Bruce | Individuals | none | Buckhannon, WV | 1 | $2,000 |
| Foster Geoffrey | Individuals | Core and Main | Winfield, WV | 1 | $1,776 |
| Lee, Karnes Robert | Self-funding | — | Tallmansville, WV | 1 | $1,391 |
| Rucker for WV | Businesses & orgs | — | Harpers Ferry, WV | 1 | $1,000 |
| E, Gaunch Charles | Individuals | Retired | Charleston, WV | 1 | $1,000 |
| Coop-Gonzalez Elias | Individuals | State of West Virginia | Elkins, WV | 1 | $1,000 |
| Leonhardt Shirley | Individuals | none | Fairview, WV | 1 | $500 |
| Kent, Carper W | Individuals | Law Firm of Hill, Peterson, Carper, Bee & Beitzler, PLLC | Charleston, WV | 1 | $500 |
| Edison, Hill R | Individuals | Law Firm of Hill, Peterson, Carper, Bee & Deitzler, PLLC | Charleston, WV | 1 | $500 |
| X, Mooney Alexander | Individuals | Self | Charles Town, WV | 1 | $500 |
| Kelley David | Individuals | self | Buckhannon, WV | 1 | $500 |
| Ware Mary | Individuals | WVU Medicine | French Creek, WV | 1 | $300 |
| W, Coop Dwight | Individuals | — | — | 1 | $125 |
| Dahmer Roger | Individuals | — | — | 1 | $50 |
| Richards Mary | Individuals | — | — | 1 | $50 |
Total Contributions by Committee
| Committee | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| A Brighter Tomorrow Support— Oppose$42,412 Contributions— | |||
| JR Carter 4 WV Support— Oppose— Contributions$2,800 | |||
| Rucker for WV Support— Oppose— Contributions$1,000 | |||
| West Virginians for Life Support$26 Oppose— Contributions— |
Group by
Sort
| Contributor | Type | Employer | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Lee, Karnes RobertSelf · Jun 8, 2026 $1,391.39 | ||||
Dahmer RogerIndividual · May 7, 2026 $50.00 | ||||
Leonhardt ShirleyIndividual · May 4, 2026none · Retired $500.00 | ||||
L, Bennett BruceIndividual · May 4, 2026none · Retired $2,000.00 | ||||
Rucker for WVBusiness or Organization · Apr 24, 2026 $1,000.00 | ||||
Kent, Carper WIndividual · Apr 20, 2026Law Firm of Hill, Peterson, Carper, Bee & Beitzler, PLLC · Attorney/Legal $500.00 | ||||
Edison, Hill RIndividual · Apr 20, 2026Law Firm of Hill, Peterson, Carper, Bee & Deitzler, PLLC · Attorney/Legal $500.00 | ||||
X, Mooney AlexanderIndividual · Apr 17, 2026Self · Business Owner $500.00 | ||||
Ware MaryIndividual · Apr 17, 2026WVU Medicine · Healthcare/Medical $300.00 | ||||
JR Carter 4 WVBusiness or Organization · Apr 10, 2026 $2,800.00 | ||||
Bailey TimothyIndividual · Apr 9, 2026BJC LC · Attorney/Legal $2,800.00 | ||||
Foster GeoffreyIndividual · Apr 7, 2026Core and Main · Construction/Engineering $1,776.00 | ||||
Kelley DavidIndividual · Apr 7, 2026self · Business Owner $500.00 | ||||
J, Martin CarlIndividual · Mar 23, 2026Self · Business Owner $2,800.00 | ||||
Richards MaryIndividual · Mar 18, 2026 $50.00 | ||||
Ringer JoshIndividual · Mar 10, 2026self-employed · Business Owner $2,800.00 | ||||
Bennett JacquelineIndividual · Feb 20, 2026n/a · Retired $2,800.00 | ||||
W, Coop DwightIndividual · Feb 13, 2026 $125.00 | ||||
Carter DonaldIndividual · Feb 2, 2026BJC · Attorney/Legal $2,800.00 | ||||
E, Gaunch CharlesIndividual · Jan 12, 2026Retired · Retired $1,000.00 | ||||
Coop-Gonzalez EliasIndividual · Dec 1, 2025State of West Virginia · Government/Civil $1,000.00 | ||||
Moss MarleneIndividual · Nov 1, 2025none · Homemaker $2,800.00 |
Group by
Sort
| Committee | Position | Paid To | Cycle | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
$5,351.25 Against CSG Inc Apr 29, 2026 · Primary | |||||
$6,939.19 Against CSG Inc Apr 28, 2026 · Primary | |||||
$7,319.18 Against CSG Inc Apr 22, 2026 · Primary | |||||
$8,360.49 Against CSG Inc Apr 22, 2026 · Primary | |||||
West Virginians for Life Apr 21, 2026 · Primary | |||||
$14,441.50 Against Targeted Platform Media Apr 21, 2026 · Primary | |||||
West Virginians for Life Apr 8, 2026 · Primary |
Group by
Sort
| Committee | Candidates | ||
|---|---|---|---|
May 11, 2026 | Candidates 70R,10D,2NP 82candidatestotal | Total $25.81 Support100% | |
May 1, 2026 A Brighter TomorrowMay 1, 2026 | Candidates 12R | Total $5,351.25 Oppose100% | |
Apr 29, 2026 A Brighter TomorrowApr 29, 2026 | Candidates 12R | Total $6,939.19 Oppose100% | |
Apr 24, 2026 | Candidates 70R,10D,2NP 82candidatestotal | Total $25.81† Support100% | |
Apr 24, 2026Amended West Virginians for LifeApr 24, 2026 | Candidates 70R,10D,2NP 82candidatestotal | Total $25.81† Support100% | |
Apr 23, 2026 A Brighter TomorrowApr 23, 2026 | Candidates 4R | Total $14,441.50 Oppose100% | |
Apr 23, 2026 A Brighter TomorrowApr 23, 2026 | Candidates 12R | Total $15,679.67 Oppose100% |
†Reports amended, or superseded, by another filing are excluded from aggregate totals.