Kris Warner

Kris Warner (born 1961/1962) is an American politician who is currently serving as the 31st Secretary of State of West Virginia since 2025. He was previously the director of the state’s Economic Development Authority and as the former chair of the West Virginia Republican Party.

Career In early 2024, Warner entered the race for Secretary of State, succeeding his brother, Mac Warner, the outgoing Secretary of State. He won the Republican primary, defeating several opponents despite being outspent. His primary campaign received support from the Conservative Policy Action PAC, chaired by former West Virginia Administration Secretary Mark Scott. The PAC’s ties to beneficiaries of the Economic Development Authority drew scrutiny, leading one of Warner’s opponents, Ken Reed, to file a complaint requesting an investigation. However, the Secretary of State’s office noted it could not confirm or deny the existence of such an investigation due to state law. His campaign financial reports indicated he had outraised Cooper significantly, with Warner’s funds totaling $157,000 to Cooper’s $22,000 as of mid-October.