West Virginia's 2nd Congressional District election, 2024

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West Virginia's 2nd Congressional District
Democratic primary Republican primary General election
Election details
Filing deadline: January 27, 2024
Primary: May 14, 2024 General: November 5, 2024
How to vote
Poll times: 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Voting in West Virginia
Race ratings
Cook Political Report: Solid Republican DDHQ and The Hill: Safe Republican Inside Elections: Solid Republican Sabato's Crystal Ball: Safe Republican
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All U.S. House districts, including the 2nd Congressional District of West Virginia, held elections in 2024. The general election was November 5, 2024. The primary was May 14, 2024. The filing deadline was January 27, 2024. The outcome of this race affected the partisan balance of the U.S. House of Representatives in the 119th Congress. All 435 House districts were up for election.

At the time of the election, Republicans held a 220-212 majority with three vacancies. As a result of the election, Republicans retained control of the U.S. House, winning 220 seats to Democrats' 215. To read more about the 2024 U.S. House elections, click here.

In the 2022 election in this district, the Republican candidate won 65.5%-34.4%. Daily Kos calculated what the results of the 2020 presidential election in this district would have been following redistricting. Donald Trump (R) would have defeated Joe Biden (D) 67.6%-30.6%.

For more information about the primaries in this election, click on the links below:

• West Virginia's 2nd Congressional District election, 2024 (May 14 Democratic primary)
• West Virginia's 2nd Congressional District election, 2024 (May 14 Republican primary)

Candidates and election results

General election

General election for U.S. House West Virginia District 2

Riley Moore defeated Steven Wendelin in the general election for U.S. House West Virginia District 2 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Riley Moore (R)	70.8	268,190
		Steven Wendelin (D)	29.2	110,775

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 378,965
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House West Virginia District 2

Steven Wendelin advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House West Virginia District 2 on May 14, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Steven Wendelin	100.0	39,832

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 39,832
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House West Virginia District 2

Riley Moore defeated Joseph Earley, Chris Walker, Dennis Cain, and Alexander Gaaserud in the Republican primary for U.S. House West Virginia District 2 on May 14, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Riley Moore	45.0	47,033
		Joseph Earley	20.3	21,176
		Chris Walker	14.5	15,203
		Dennis Cain	13.0	13,625
		Alexander Gaaserud	7.1	7,453

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 104,490
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Heather Rosen-Turley (R)
• Rj Smith (R)

Candidate profiles

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Steven Wendelin

Party: Democratic Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

Submitted Biography:  "I am Commander Steven M. Wendelin, United States Navy, Retired. After serving our country for more than 39 years I was planning on having a nice quiet retirement in the most beautiful place in the world, Lost River, West Virginia. However, as I got closer to retirement, I became more and more frustrated with the political process over the past decade. Our Federal Government, particularly Congress, has been hijacked by the 1% and special interests. Therefore, I decided that I need to be part of the solution and bring back common sense to the U.S. House of Representatives. If elected, I will strive to ensure that our government works for all of us, not just the super wealthy and their lobbyists."

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Key Messages

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West Virginians deserve better representation in Congress.

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Until we reform our campaign finance system by removing soft and dark money, the interests of the individual citizen will not be properly represented.

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As individuals we cannot spend more money than we earn. The Federal Government needs to be held to the same standard. A balanced budget needs to be the law of the land and waste, fraud, and abuse need to be rooted out. With a balanced budget the citizens can have a government that works for them and not for just the plutocrats.

This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. House West Virginia District 2 in 2024.

Voting information

See also: Voting in West Virginia

Election information in West Virginia: Nov. 5, 2024, election.

What was the voter registration deadline?

• In-person: Oct. 15, 2024
• By mail: Postmarked by Oct. 15, 2024
• Online: Oct. 15, 2024

Was absentee/mail-in voting available to all voters?

No

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot request deadline?

• In-person: Oct. 30, 2024
• By mail: Received by Oct. 30, 2024
• Online: Oct. 30, 2024

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot return deadline?

• In-person: Nov. 4, 2024
• By mail: Postmarked by Nov. 5, 2024

Was early voting available to all voters?

Yes

What were the early voting start and end dates?

Oct. 23, 2024 to Nov. 2, 2024

Were all voters required to present ID at the polls? If so, was a photo or non-photo ID required?

N/A

When were polls open on Election Day?

6:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. (EST)

Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey responses

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Survey responses from candidates in this race

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Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Steven Wendelin (D)

West Virginians deserve better representation in Congress.

Until we reform our campaign finance system by removing soft and dark money, the interests of the individual citizen will not be properly represented.

As individuals we cannot spend more money than we earn. The Federal Government needs to be held to the same standard. A balanced budget needs to be the law of the land and waste, fraud, and abuse need to be rooted out. With a balanced budget the citizens can have a government that works for them and not for just the plutocrats.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Steven Wendelin (D)

A balanced budget needs to be the law of the land.

A complete overhaul of the tax code needs to be completed to ensure we all pay our fair share, to include the 1%. Ensure every person’s right to privacy and to not have our personal information bought and sold as a commodity. Guarantee affordable healthcare and childcare as essential parts of promoting the general welfare. Ensure that medical decisions are between an individual and their medical provider and should NEVER be legislated at any level of government. Reform the election finance system to remove undue influence. One voice, one vote. Corporations are NOT individuals.

Reform the immigration system to ensure the process is humane while protecting the integrity of our Nation's borders.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Steven Wendelin (D)

Oh, there are so many. As a lay-historian I have many heroes from history. The one person I keep coming back to is Teddy Roosevelt. He was a person of strong convictions and moral fortitude and I find it fascinating how he tackled tough issues and continuously learned and improved.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

Steven Wendelin (D)

The Bully Pulpit: Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, and the Golden Age of Journalism by Doris Kearns Goodwin. The book chronicles how a small group like-minded individuals can reform institutionalized injustices and tear down the status quo.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Steven Wendelin (D)

Character. If you are unethical, you are unfit for office.

Critical thinking and the ability to learn from mistakes.

Empathy and Compassion.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Steven Wendelin (D)

Accessibility, humility, a sense of humor, and decisiveness, informed by the benefit of broad world experience.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Steven Wendelin (D)

To listen to his or her constituency, apply common sense and act in their best interest. ALWAYS.

What legacy would you like to leave?

Steven Wendelin (D)

A Nation that is united and stronger that it has ever been and a true beacon of hope to the rest of the world and a flourishing State of West Virginia which has unlocked all of its potential.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

Steven Wendelin (D)

Watergate and President Nixon resigning. I was 8 years old and though I did not understand the significance of it, I remember how everyone around me was very disappointed in the President and that he needed to be held accountable for his actions that under-mined the trust of the American people.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Steven Wendelin (D)

I started work as a carpenter’s helper at age 14, but the real turning point of my life was when I enlisted into the United States Naval Reserve at the age of 18.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Steven Wendelin (D)

Catch-22 by Joseph Heller. When you are fighting the system, Catch-22 makes you feel less lonely.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Steven Wendelin (D)

Hub McCann (Played by Robert Duvall) in the 2003 movie "Secondhand Lions". Hub McCann fought for justice with passion and defined what a hero should be.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Steven Wendelin (D)

Country Roads. Seriously, I put it on every time I turn onto the road leading to my home in Lost River.

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Steven Wendelin (D)

Did I mention that I served 39 years in Navy? Okay, how about being a father of two teenaged girls while deployed for a year in Afghanistan?

What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?

Steven Wendelin (D)

It is the people’s house. The House, by design, is volatile and reactionary. That is why from its inception members were elected directly from the citizens and why the Representatives are only elected for two years at a time. It is the most accountable public office in the land. However, with the injection of soft money and dark money, the institution has lost most of its accountability to the people.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?

Steven Wendelin (D)

A history of service to the public is informative, but appropriate skills depend on the individual. The world has become a considerably more complex place than the 1800's. Knowing how the fiscal cycle works will help with the learning curve, but it is not essential. That said you do need to possess critical thinking skills.

What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

Steven Wendelin (D)

There have always been lies, fear mongering, and misinformation, but now it travels at the speed of light. If we keep infighting among ourselves, our enemies win without firing a shot. Our world and our country have some serious challenges that must be met and until we re-learn to hang together, we will certainly hang separately. It's fine to trust in God, but until we take E Pluribus Unum to heart the future will be bleak.

Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?

Steven Wendelin (D)

YES! It is the how the people keep the House accountable.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

Steven Wendelin (D)

I agree with term limits. As demonstrated in Congress, without term limits you end up with a class of career politicians who end up losing touch with their constituency.

Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Steven Wendelin (D)

John Lewis, Adam Kinzinger, and John McCain all fought for what they thought was right and stood by their convictions even when it was not advantageous for them to do so.

Both sitting representatives and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

Steven Wendelin (D)

COVID was hard, but the small business owners that were flexible and innovative made it through. I look forward to meeting as many different people from the 27 counties that comprise the 2nd Congressional District of West Virginia as I ramp up my campaign to be the next Representative to West Virginia.

Tell us your favorite joke.

Steven Wendelin (D)

I'm a Sailor- I'm not sure you really want me to answer this question.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Steven Wendelin (D)

YES! I believe that 80% of us can agree on 80% of the issues, the other 20% of the issues can be dealt with by compromising and being pragmatic. As for the extreme 10% on either side of the spectrum, they are welcome to join the conversation, but they are not allowed to hold the rest of us hostage.

The Constitution says that all bills for raising revenue must originate in the House. What role would this power play in your priorities if elected?

Steven Wendelin (D)

We must completely rebuild our tax code. The current system is innately unjust putting all the burden on the middle/working class. Until we reform our tax code and demand a balanced budget, we cannot move forward as a nation.

How should the U.S. House use its investigative powers?

Steven Wendelin (D)

Sparingly. Its primary role is to finance our Nation. Only when the constituency demands an investigation should the House act.

Campaign finance

Name	Party	Receipts*	Disbursements**	Cash on hand	Date
Steven Wendelin	Democratic Party	$31,924	$31,664	$260	As of December 31, 2024
Dennis Cain	Republican Party	$128,061	$128,493	$0	As of June 12, 2024
Joseph Earley	Republican Party	$211,706	$212,733	$0	As of December 31, 2024
Alexander Gaaserud	Republican Party	$4,150	$4,848	$21	As of December 31, 2024
Riley Moore	Republican Party	$1,443,700	$1,454,397	$122,963	As of December 31, 2024
Chris Walker	Republican Party	$867,830	$867,600	$230	As of December 31, 2024
Source: Federal Elections Commission, "Campaign finance data," 2024. This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC). * According to the FEC, "Receipts are anything of value (money, goods, services or property) received by a political committee." ** According to the FEC, a disbursement "is a purchase, payment, distribution, loan, advance, deposit or gift of money or anything of value to influence a federal election," plus other kinds of payments not made to influence a federal election.

General election race ratings

See also: Race rating definitions and methods

Ballotpedia provides race ratings from four outlets: The Cook Political Report, Inside Elections, Sabato's Crystal Ball, and DDHQ/The Hill. Each race rating indicates if one party is perceived to have an advantage in the race and, if so, the degree of advantage:

• Safe and Solid ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge and the race is not competitive.
• Likely ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge, but an upset is possible.
• Lean ratings indicate that one party has a small edge, but the race is competitive.
• Toss-up ratings indicate that neither party has an advantage.

Race ratings are informed by a number of factors, including polling, candidate quality, and election result history in the race's district or state.

Race ratings: West Virginia's 2nd Congressional District election, 2024
Race tracker	Race ratings
	November 5, 2024	October 29, 2024	October 22, 2024	October 15, 2024
The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter	Solid Republican	Solid Republican	Solid Republican	Solid Republican
Decision Desk HQ and The Hill	Safe Republican	Safe Republican	Safe Republican	Safe Republican
Inside Elections with Nathan L. Gonzales	Solid Republican	Solid Republican	Solid Republican	Solid Republican
Larry J. Sabato's Crystal Ball	Safe Republican	Safe Republican	Safe Republican	Safe Republican
Note: Ballotpedia reviews external race ratings every week throughout the election season and posts weekly updates even if the media outlets have not revised their ratings during that week.

Ballot access

The table below details filing requirements for U.S. House candidates in West Virginia in the 2024 election cycle. For additional information on candidate ballot access requirements in West Virginia, click here.

Filing requirements for U.S. House candidates, 2024
State	Office	Party	Signatures required	Filing fee	Filing deadline	Source
West Virginia	U.S. House	Ballot-qualified party	N/A	$1,740.00	1/27/2024	Source
West Virginia	U.S. House	Unaffiliated	1% of votes cast for this office in the last election, but no fewer than 25	$1,740.00	8/1/2024	Source

District analysis

Click the tabs below to view information about voter composition, past elections, and demographics in both the district and the state.

• District map - A map of the district in place for the election.
• Competitiveness - Information about the competitiveness of 2024 U.S. House elections in the state.
• Presidential elections - Information about presidential elections in the district and the state.
• State party control - The partisan makeup of the state's congressional delegation and state government.

• District map
• Competitiveness
• Presidential elections
• State party control

Below was the map in use at the time of the election. Click the map below to enlarge it.

See also: Primary election competitiveness in state and federal government, 2024

This section contains data on U.S. House primary election competitiveness in West Virginia.

West Virginia U.S. House competitiveness, 2014-2024
Office	Districts/ offices	Seats	Open seats	Candidates	Possible primaries	Contested Democratic primaries	Contested Republican primaries	% of contested primaries	Incumbents in contested primaries	% of incumbents in contested primaries
2024	2	2	1	10	4	1	2	75.0%	1	100.0%
2022	2	2	0	13	4	1	2	75.0%	3	100.0%
2020	3	3	0	12	6	2	2	66.7%	2	66.7%
2018	3	3	1	18	6	3	1	66.7%	0	0.0%
2016	3	3	0	11	6	1	1	33.3%	1	33.3%
2014	3	3	1	14	6	2	1	50.0%	1	50.0%

Post-filing deadline analysis

The following analysis covers all U.S. House districts up for election in West Virginia in 2024. Information below was calculated on March 5, 2024, and may differ from information shown in the table above due to candidate replacements and withdrawals after that time.

Ten candidates filed to run for West Virginia’s two U.S. House districts, including three Democrats and seven Republicans. That’s five candidates per district, lower than the 6.5 candidates who ran in 2022 but higher than the 4.7 candidates who ran in 2020.

One seat was open in 2024, meaning an incumbent was not running for re-election. The other two election cycles this decade in which a House seat was open were 2018 and 2014.

Alexander Mooney (R), the incumbent in the 2nd district, did not file to run for re-election. Instead he ran to represent West Virginia in the U.S. Senate.

Six candidates—one Democrat and five Republicans—ran to replace Mooney in the 2nd district, the most candidates who ran for a district in 2024.

Three primaries—one Democratic and two Republican—were contested. Between 2014 and 2022, an average of 3.2 primaries were contested.

One incumbent—Carol Miller (R)—faced a primary challenger. That’s fewer than in 2022 when three incumbents faced challengers.

Republican and Democratic candidates filed to run in all districts, meaning none were guaranteed to either party.

Partisan Voter Index

See also: The Cook Political Report's Partisan Voter Index

Heading into the 2024 elections, based on results from the 2020 and 2016 presidential elections, the Cook Partisan Voter Index for this district was R+22. This meant that in those two presidential elections, this district's results were 22 percentage points more Republican than the national average. This made West Virginia's 2nd the 33rd most Republican district nationally.

2020 presidential election results

The table below shows what the vote in the 2020 presidential election would have been in this district. The presidential election data was compiled by Daily Kos.

2020 presidential results in West Virginia's 2nd based on 2024 district lines
Joe Biden	Donald Trump
30.6%	67.6%

Inside Elections Baselines

See also: Inside Elections

Inside Elections' Baseline is a figure that analyzes all federal and statewide election results from the district over the past four election cycles. The results are combined in an index estimating the strength of a typical Democratic or Republican candidate in the congressional district. The table below displays the Baseline data for this district.

Inside Elections Baseline for 2024
Democratic Baseline	Republican Baseline	Difference
36.4	59.5	R+23.1

Presidential voting history

See also: Presidential election in West Virginia, 2020

West Virginia presidential election results (1900-2020)

• 15 Democratic wins
• 16 Republican wins

Year	1900	1904	1908	1912	1916	1920	1924	1928	1932	1936	1940	1944	1948	1952	1956	1960	1964	1968	1972	1976	1980	1984	1988	1992	1996	2000	2004	2008	2012	2016	2020
Winning Party	R	R	R	D	R	R	R	R	D	D	D	D	D	D	R	D	D	D	R	D	D	R	D	D	D	R	R	R	R	R	R

See also: Party control of West Virginia state government

Congressional delegation

The table below displays the partisan composition of West Virginia's congressional delegation as of May 2024.

Congressional Partisan Breakdown from West Virginia
Party	U.S. Senate	U.S. House	Total
Democratic	0	0	0
Republican	2	2	4
Independent	0	0	0
Vacancies	0	0	0
Total	2	2	4

State executive

The table below displays the officeholders in West Virginia's top three state executive offices as of May 2024.

State executive officials in West Virginia, May 2024
Office	Officeholder
Governor	Jim Justice
Secretary of State	Mac Warner
Attorney General	Patrick Morrisey

State legislature

West Virginia State Senate

Party		As of February 2024
	Democratic Party	3
	Republican Party	31
	Other	0
	Vacancies	0
Total		34

West Virginia House of Delegates

Party		As of February 2024
	Democratic Party	11
	Republican Party	89
	Independent	0
	Other	0
	Vacancies	0
Total		100

Trifecta control

The table below shows the state's trifecta status from 1992 until the 2024 election.

West Virginia Party Control: 1992-2024
Nineteen years of Democratic trifectas  •  Seven years of Republican trifectas

Year	92	93	94	95	96	97	98	99	00	01	02	03	04	05	06	07	08	09	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20	21	22	23	24
Governor	D	D	D	D	D	R	R	R	R	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	R	R	R	R	R	R	R
Senate	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R
House	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R

District history

The section below details election results for this office in elections dating back to 2018.

2022

See also: West Virginia's 2nd Congressional District election, 2022

General election

General election for U.S. House West Virginia District 2

Incumbent Alexander Mooney defeated Barry Wendell and Susan Buchser-Lochocki in the general election for U.S. House West Virginia District 2 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Alexander Mooney (R)	65.5	160,493
		Barry Wendell (D)	34.4	84,278
		Susan Buchser-Lochocki (Independent) (Write-in)	0.0	115

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source 1 Source 2	Total votes: 244,886
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House West Virginia District 2

Barry Wendell defeated Angela Dwyer in the Democratic primary for U.S. House West Virginia District 2 on May 10, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Barry Wendell	57.1	22,139
		Angela Dwyer	42.9	16,653

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 38,792
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House West Virginia District 2

Incumbent Alexander Mooney defeated incumbent David McKinley, Susan Buchser-Lochocki, Mike Seckman, and Rhonda Hercules in the Republican primary for U.S. House West Virginia District 2 on May 10, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Alexander Mooney	54.2	45,164
		David McKinley	35.6	29,619
		Susan Buchser-Lochocki	4.0	3,329
	Submit photo	Mike Seckman	3.7	3,076
		Rhonda Hercules	2.5	2,083

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 83,271
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Michael Sisco (R)
• Carly Braun (R)

2020

See also: West Virginia's 2nd Congressional District election, 2020

General election

General election for U.S. House West Virginia District 2

Incumbent Alexander Mooney defeated Cathy Kunkel in the general election for U.S. House West Virginia District 2 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Alexander Mooney (R)	63.1	172,195
		Cathy Kunkel (D)	36.9	100,799

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 272,994
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House West Virginia District 2

Cathy Kunkel advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House West Virginia District 2 on June 9, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Cathy Kunkel	100.0	52,896

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House West Virginia District 2

Incumbent Alexander Mooney defeated Matthew Hahn in the Republican primary for U.S. House West Virginia District 2 on June 9, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Alexander Mooney	71.7	50,727
	Submit photo	Matthew Hahn	28.3	19,989

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 70,716
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2018

See also: West Virginia's 2nd Congressional District election, 2018

General election

General election for U.S. House West Virginia District 2

Incumbent Alexander Mooney defeated Talley Sergent and Daniel Lutz Jr. in the general election for U.S. House West Virginia District 2 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Alexander Mooney (R)	54.0	110,504
		Talley Sergent (D)	43.0	88,011
		Daniel Lutz Jr. (Mountain Party)	3.1	6,277

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 204,792 (100.00% precincts reporting)
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House West Virginia District 2

Talley Sergent defeated Aaron Scheinberg in the Democratic primary for U.S. House West Virginia District 2 on May 8, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Talley Sergent	62.6	29,457
	Submit photo	Aaron Scheinberg	37.4	17,620

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 47,077
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House West Virginia District 2

Incumbent Alexander Mooney advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House West Virginia District 2 on May 8, 2018.

		Candidate
✔		Alexander Mooney

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See also

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Footnotes

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West Virginia's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Shelley Capito (R)

Jim Justice (R)

Representatives

District 1

Carol Miller (R)

District 2

Riley Moore (R)

Republican Party (4)

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