Kris Warner (born 1961/1962)[1] 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.
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.
[2] In the November 2024 general election, Warner defeated Democrat Thornton Cooper, securing approximately 70 percent of the vote according to preliminary results.