The mayor of Wheeling is running for a new office. Mayor Glenn Elliott announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate in the 2024 election. The seat is currently held by US Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV). Elliott was elected to the first of his two terms as mayor of Wheeling in 2016. During Elliott’s time in office the unemployment rate has dropped, and Wheeling’s metropolitan area was recognized by Bloomberg News as fifth in the nation for per capita personal income growth. Last year, Fortune Magazine recognized Wheeling as the 33rd Best City for Families in America. Republicans who previously announced a run for the Senate seat include West Virginia Governor Jim Justice and Congressman Alex Mooney.