West Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2012
Elections for the office of West Virginia House of Delegates were held in West Virginia on November 6, 2012. All 100 seats were up for election.
The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in these elections was January 28, 2012. The primary Election Day was May 8, 2012.
Incumbents retiring
| Name | Party | Current office |
|---|---|---|
| Brian Savilla |  Republican |
House District 14 |
| Daniel Hall |  Democratic |
House District 22 |
| Gerald Crosier | Democratic |
House District 26 |
| Greg Butcher | Democratic |
House District 19 |
| Harold "Pete" Sigler | Republican |
House District 35 |
| Harold Michael | Democratic |
House District 47 |
| John Doyle | Democratic |
House District 57 |
| John Frazier | Democratic |
House District 25 |
| Jonathan Miller | Republican |
House District 53 |
| Mitch Carmichael | Republican |
House District 12 |
| Ralph Rodighiero | Democratic |
House District 19 |
| Rick Snuffer | Republican |
House District 27 |
| Roy Givens | Democratic |
House District 2 |
| Scott Varner | Democratic |
House District 4 |
| Thomas Campbell | Democratic |
House District 28 |
| Virginia Mahan | Democratic |
House District 27 |
Majority control
- See also: Partisan composition of state houses
Heading into the November 6 election, the Democratic Party held the majority in the West Virginia House of Delegates:
| West Virginia House of Delegates | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | As of November 5, 2012 | After the 2012 Election | |
| Democratic Party | 65 | 54 | |
| Republican Party | 35 | 46 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 | |
Campaign contributions
This chart shows how many candidates ran for state house in West Virginia in past years and the cumulative amount of campaign contributions in state house races, including contributions in both primary and general election contests. All figures come from Follow The Money.[1]
| Year | Number of candidates | Total contributions |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 233 | $4,862,057 |
| 2008 | 237 | $4,355,230 |
| 2006 | 243 | $4,894,204 |
| 2004 | 290 | $4,043,863 |
| 2002 | 274 | $3,362,345 |
In 2010, the candidates for state house raised a total of $4,862,057 in campaign contributions. The top 10 donors were:[2]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Susman, Sally M | $130,948 |
| West Virginia Building & Construction Trades Council | $120,200 |
| West Virginia AFL-CIO | $115,000 |
| Santorine, Adolph | $88,704 |
| West Virginia Regional Council of Carpenters | $80,150 |
| West Virginia Appalachian Laborers District Council | $76,000 |
| West Virginia Federation of Teachers | $71,900 |
| West Virginia Trial Lawyers Association | $68,500 |
| Householder, Eric L | $50,523 |
| West Virginia Bankers Association | $48,400 |
Impact of redistricting
- See also: Redistricting in West Virginia
The Democratic-controlled Legislature passed a new House map on August 5, 2011, which was vetoed by Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin (D) for technical errors. On August 21, during a special session, the legislature approved revisions to the map, with the House voting 55-38 and the Senate voting 15-14. Tomblin signed the map into law on September 2. The number of single-member districts increased from 43 to 47 out of 67 districts. Three lawsuits challenging the House map were consolidated in a case argued before the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals, which upheld the maps by a vote of 4-1. In their opinion, the court stated, "Once the inquiry goes beyond equal representation (and certain other immutable, historically suspect, and objective criteria like race), other authorized or permissible redistricting factors like compactness, community interest, protection of incumbency, partisan advantage, single-member vs. multi-member, political boundary lines, and even contiguity in some instances, are just that – factors – that are properly part of the legislative balancing process, but only very rarely if ever can serve as the basis for a successful court challenge to redistricting legislation."[3][4]
Qualifications
Section 13 of Article 6 of the West Virginia Constitution states, "No person holding any other lucrative office or employment under this state, the United States, or any foreign government; no member of Congress; and no person who is sheriff, constable, or clerk of any court of record, shall be eligible to a seat in the Legislature."
List of candidates
District 1 (2 positions open)
May 8 Democratic primary:
- Marilyn S. Boyd: 2,281
- Ronnie D. Jones: 2,530
- Incumbent Jones first assumed office in 2010. - Randy Swartzmiller: 3,968 - Incumbent Swartzmiller first assumed office in 2000.
May 8 GOP primary:
- Justin Bull: 954
- Carl Thompson: 1,444
- Justin Bull: 954
November 6 General election candidates:
- Ronnie D. Jones: 7,128
- Randy Swartzmiller: 9,059
- Justin Bull: 3,655
- Carl Thompson: 5,134
District 2 (1 position open)
Incumbent Democrat Roy Givens did not seek re-election.
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- Phillip W. Diserio: 3,022 - Incumbent Diserio first assumed office in 2012.
- Phillip W. Diserio: 3,022
- Note: Calvin C. Heck was included on the initial official candidate list, but was later removed.
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Lynn Davis: 718
- Lynn Davis: 718
November 6 General election candidates:
- Phillip W. Diserio: 3,440
- Lynn Davis: 3,170
District 3 (2 positions open)
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- Ryan Ferns 2,149 - Incumbent Ferns first assumed office in 2010.
- Shawn Lucas Fluharty: 2,981
- Ryan Ferns 2,149
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Erikka Storch: 3,009 - Incumbent Storch first assumed office in 2010.
- Larry Tighe: 733
- Erikka Storch: 3,009
November 6 General election candidates:
- Ryan Ferns: 7,431
- Shawn Lucas Fluharty: 7,151
- Erikka Storch: 10,705
- Larry Tighe: 3,150
District 4 (2 positions open)
Incumbent Democrat Scott Varner did not seek re-election.
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- Mike Ferro: 3,383 - Incumbent Ferro first assumed office in 2008.
- Keith Hughes: 1,749
- David Sidiropolis: 2,571
- R.J. Smith: 493
- Mike Ferro: 3,383
- May 8 GOP primary:
- David A. Evans: 2,157
- David A. Evans: 2,157
November 6 General election candidates:
- Mike Ferro: 8,697
- David Sidiropolis: 6,927
- David A. Evans: 6,610
District 5 (1 position open)
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- Dave Pethtel: 2,856 - Incumbent Pethtel first assumed office in 1998.
- Dave Pethtel: 2,856
- May 8 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed.
Mountain Party candidates:
Constitution Party candidates:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Dave Pethtel: 4,596
- Raymond V. Davis, III: 761
- Denzil W. Sloan: 335
District 6 (1 position open)
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- Charlie Delauder: 534
- Karl Paul: 283
- Charlie Delauder: 534
- May 8 GOP primary:
- W.M. Roger Romine: 2,171 - Incumbent Romine first assumed office in 2000.
- W.M. Roger Romine: 2,171
November 6 General election candidates:
- Charlie Delauder: 1,938
- W.M. Roger Romine: 4,028
District 7 (1 position open)
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Lynwood "Woody" Ireland: 1,885 - Incumbent Ireland first assumed office in 2006.
- Lynwood "Woody" Ireland: 1,885
November 6 General election candidates:
- Lynwood "Woody" Ireland: 5,356
District 8 (1 position open)
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Everette "Bill" Anderson: 1,531 - Incumbent Anderson first assumed office in 1992.
- Bob Buchanan - Buchanan ran as an Independent in the general election.
- Everette "Bill" Anderson: 1,531
November 6 General election candidates:
- Denzil "Buddy" Malone: 1,778
- Everette "Bill" Anderson: 4,842
Bob Buchanan: 630
District 9 (1 position open)
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- Jim Marion: 1,434
- Jim Marion: 1,434
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Anna Border: 1,468 - Incumbent Border first assumed office in 2011.
- Anna Border: 1,468
November 6 General election candidates:
- Jim Marion: 2,357
- Anna Border: 4,504
District 10 (3 positions open)
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- Dan Poling: 3,962 - Incumbent Poling first assumed office in 2006.
- Dan Poling: 3,962
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Tom Azinger: 3,355 - Incumbent Azinger first assumed office in 1994.
- John N. Ellem: 3,379 - Incumbent Ellem first assumed office in 2001.
- Frederick Gillespie: 2,740
- Tom Azinger: 3,355
November 6 General election candidates:
- Dan Poling: 11,844
- Tom Azinger: 12,955
- John N. Ellem: 12,801
- Frederick Gillespie: 10,280
District 11 (1 position open)
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Bob Ashley: 1,475 - Incumbent Ashley first assumed office in 2000.
- Bob Ashley: 1,475
- Mountain Party candidates:
- Mark Myers: 5
- Mark Myers: 5
November 6 General election candidates:
- Mark Myers: 1,093
- Bob Ashley: 4,699
District 12 (1 position open)
Incumbent Republican Mitch Carmichael did not seek re-election. He instead ran for Senate District 4.
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- Jo Boggess Phillips: 1,565
- Jo Boggess Phillips: 1,565
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Steve Westfall: 1,590
- Steve Westfall: 1,590
- Mountain Party candidates:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Jo Boggess Phillips: 3,131
- Steve Westfall: 3,442
- Justin Johnson: 351
District 13 (2 positions open)
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- Helen Martin: 2,086 - Incumbent Martin first assumed office in 2011.
- Brady R. Paxton: 2,764 - Incumbent Paxton first assumed office in 1999.
- Helen Martin: 2,086
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Scott Cadle: 1,526
- Harold Landers: 824
- Brian Scott: 1,509
- Nathan "Nate" Westfall: 870
- Scott Cadle: 1,526
November 6 General election candidates:
- Helen Martin: 5,134
- Brady R. Paxton: 6,663
- Scott Cadle: 6,149
- Brian Scott: 6,002
District 14 (1 position open)
Incumbent Brian Savilla (R) did not seek re-election.
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- Kermit E. Beaver, Jr.: 356
- Samantha Fooce: 394
- Jimmie Wood, Jr.: 1,058
- Note: James M. Casey was included on the initial official candidate list, but was later removed.
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Darrell Justin Black: 464
- Jim Butler: 710
- John C. Casey: 554
November 6 General election candidates:
- Jimmie Wood, Jr.: 2,843
- Jim Butler: 3,368
District 15 (1 position open)
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Troy Andes: 1,792 - Incumbent Andes first assumed office to House District 14 in 2006.
- Joe Bocook: 394
- Troy Andes: 1,792
November 6 General election candidates:
- Troy Andes: 7,004
District 16 (3 positions open)
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- Kevin J. Craig: 2,978 - Incumbent Craig first assumed office in 2000.
- Sean Hornbuckle: 2,172
- Jim Morgan: 2,850 - Incumbent Morgan first assumed office in 2001.
- Kevin J. Craig: 2,978
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Mike Davis: 1,182
- Carol Miller: 1,745 - Incumbent Miller first assumed office in 2006.
- Mike Davis: 1,182
November 6 General election candidates:
- Kevin J. Craig: 8,866
- Sean Hornbuckle: 7,339
- Jim Morgan: 8,050
- Mike Davis: 6,013
- Carol Miller: 8,415
District 17 (2 positions open)
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- Robert Alexander: 803
- Doug Reynolds: 2,210 - Incumbent Reynolds first assumed office in 2006.
- Dale Stephens: 2,280 - Incumbent Stephens first assumed office in 2004.
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Michael Ankrom: 1,127
- Joyce W. Holland: 1,108
- Michael Ankrom: 1,127
- Note: Grant Imes was included on the initial official candidate list, but was later removed.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Doug Reynolds: 7,198
- Dale Stephens: 6,559
- Michael Ankrom: 4,492
- Joyce W. Holland: 3,620
District 18 (1 position open)
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- Billy J. Chaffin, II: 682
- Joe Hutchinson: 419
- Portia Warner: 449
- Billy J. Chaffin, II: 682
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Kelli Sobonya: 1,000 - Incumbent Sobonya first assumed office in 2002.
- Kelli Sobonya: 1,000
November 6 General election candidates:
- Billy J. Chaffin, II: 2,044
- Kelli Sobonya: 4,624
District 19 (2 positions open)
Incumbent Democrats Greg Butcher and Ralph Rodighiero did not seek re-election.
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- Don Perdue: 3,088 - Incumbent Perdue first assumed office in 1998.
- Rick Thompson: 3,542 - Incumbent Thompson first assumed office in 2001.
- Don Perdue: 3,088
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Randy Tomblin: 988
- Randy Tomblin: 988
November 6 General election candidates:
- Don Perdue: 6,817
- Rick Thompson: 7,623
- Randy Tomblin: 4,308
District 20 (1 position open)
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- Nathan Brown: 1,622
- Justin J. Marcum: 2,655 - Incumbent Marcum first assumed office in 2012.
- Marvin Vernatter: 270
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Phil Amick: 40
- Mike Baisden: 160
- Diane Shafer: 43
November 6 General election candidates:
- Justin J. Marcum: 4,013
- Mike Baisden: 1,850
District 21 (1 position open)
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- James C. Lusk: 509
- Harry Keith White: 2,622 - Incumbent White first assumed office in 1996.
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Roger Stacy: 222
- Roger Stacy: 222
November 6 General election candidates:
- Harry Keith White: 3,816
- Roger Stacy: 1,437
District 22 (2 positions open)
Incumbent Democrat Daniel Hall did not seek re-election.
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- Bill Bryant: 1,128
- Jeff Eldridge: 2,348
- Josh Stowers: 2,774 - Incumbent Stowers first assumed office in 2008.
- Ed Triplett: 878
- Gloria R. Triplett: 879
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Gary L. Johngrass: 754
- Michel G. Moffatt: 1,019
- Gary L. Johngrass: 754
November 6 General election candidates:
- Jeff Eldridge: 5,262
- Josh Stowers: 6,232
- Gary L. Johngrass: 3,637
- Michel G. Moffatt: 4,851
District 23 (1 position open)
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- Larry W. Barker: 3,309 - Incumbent Barker first assumed office in 2004.
- Larry W. Barker: 3,309
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Joshua Nelson: 412
- Joshua Nelson: 412
November 6 General election candidates:
- Larry W. Barker: 2,403
- Joshua Nelson: 3,985
District 24 (2 positions open)
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- Harry Freeman: 1,573
- Lidella Wilson Hrutkay: 1,195
- Rupert "Rupie" Phillips, Jr.: 2,917 - Incumbent Phillips first assumed office in 2010.
- Larry E. Rogers (Kentucky): 1,189
- Chris Stratton: 352
- Teddy "Ted" Tomblin: 2,794
- Joe White: 1,124
- May 8 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Rupert "Rupie" Phillips, Jr.: 6,841
- Teddy "Ted" Tomblin: 7,591
District 25 (1 position open)
Incumbent Democrat John Frazier did not seek re-election.
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- Lyle Cottle: 402
- Linda Goode Phillips: 2,145 - Incumbent Phillips first assumed office in 2008.
- May 8 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Linda Goode Phillips: 4,880
District 26 (1 position open)
Incumbent Democrat Gerald Crosier did not seek re-election.
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- Ed Evans: 1,255
- Clif Moore: 1,458 - Incumbent Moore first assumed office in 2004.
- Edwin Ray Vanover: 294
- May 8 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Clif Moore: 3,847
District 27 (3 positions open)
Incumbents Virginia Mahan (D) and Rick Snuffer (R) did not seek re-election.
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- Stephen Akers: 1,905
- Greg Ball: 2,718
- Ryan J. Flanigan: 3,217
- Bill Morefield: 2,288
- Pete Sternloff: 1,541
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Joe Ellington: 1,581 - Incumbent Ellington first assumed office in 2010.
- Marty Gearheart: 1,516 - Incumbent Gearheart first assumed office in 2011.
- John H. Shott: 1,586
- Joe Ellington: 1,581
November 6 General election candidates:
- Greg Ball: 6,003
- Ryan J. Flanigan: 7,774
- Bill Morefield: 5,482
- Joe Ellington: 9,940
- Marty Gearheart: 9,333
- John H. Shott: 10,998
District 28 (2 positions open)
Incumbent Democrat Thomas Campbell did not seek re-election.
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- Greg A. Bailey: 1,385
- Al Martine: 1,402
- Jeffry A. Pritt: 2,124
- Wayne Williams: 1,102
- Note: Keith Wickline was included on the initial official candidate list, but was later removed.
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Roy G. Cooper: 997
- John D. O'Neal, IV: 1,341 - Incumbent O'Neal first assumed office in 2010.
- Arnold W. Ryan: 942
- Roy G. Cooper: 997
November 6 General election candidates:
- Al Martine: 4,586
- Jeffry A. Pritt: 4,784
- Roy G. Cooper: 7,146
- John D. O'Neal, IV: 8,189
District 29 (1 position open)
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- Ricky Moye: 1,527 - Incumbent Moye first assumed office in 2006.
- Randall R. Wykle: 322
- Ricky Moye: 1,527
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Ron Hedrick: 671
- Ron Hedrick: 671
November 6 General election candidates:
- Ricky Moye: 4,049
- Ron Hedrick: 2,937
District 30 (1 position open)
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- William R. "Bill" Wooton: 1,791
- William R. "Bill" Wooton: 1,791
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Linda Sumner: 883 - Incumbent Sumner first assumed office in 2002.
- Linda Sumner: 883
November 6 General election candidates:
- William R. "Bill" Wooton: 3,103
- Linda Sumner: 3,615
- Tony O. Martin: 571
District 31 (1 position open)
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- Melvin Kessler: 844
- Clyde D. McKnight, Jr.: 895
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Karen "Lynne" Arvon: 715
- Karen "Lynne" Arvon: 715
November 6 General election candidates:
- Clyde D. McKnight, Jr.: 3,040
- Karen "Lynne" Arvon: 3,191
District 32 (3 positions open)
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- Jan M. Lafferty: 958
- Tom Louisos: 3,406
- Dave Perry: 3,653 - Incumbent Perry first assumed office in 2000.
- John Pino: 3,507 - Incumbent Pino first assumed office in 2010.
- Margaret Anne Staggers: 3,721 - Incumbent Staggers first assumed office in 2006.
- William D. Stover: 979
- Jonathan Walkup: 1,097
- May 8 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed.
- Mountain Party candidates:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Dave Perry: 10,128
- John Pino: 10,035
- Margaret Anne Staggers: 10,532
- Tighe Bullock: 3,143
District 33 (1 position open)
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- Dan D. Sizemore: 1,292
- David A. Walker: 2,028 - Incumbent Walker first assumed office in 2008.
- May 8 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
- David A. Walker: 4,575
District 34 (1 position open)
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- Brent Boggs: 3,110 - Incumbent Boggs first assumed office in 1996.
- Brent Boggs: 3,110
- May 8 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Brent Boggs: 4,741
District 35 (4 positions open)
Incumbent Republican Harold "Pete" Sigler did not seek re-election.
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- Lisa Amoroso: 1,528
- Bonnie Brown: 3,982 - Incumbent Brown first assumed office to in 2000.
- John D. Caudill, IV: 1,540
- Thornton Cooper: 1,822
- Fred Giggenbach: 1,625
- Barbara "Bobbie" Hatfield: 3,581 - Incumbent Hatfield first assumed office in 1998.
- Gary Eugene Holstein: 574
- Christopher "Chris" Morris: 2,441
- Doug Skaff, Jr.: 4,246 - Incumbent Skaff first assumed office in 2008.
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Ann Calvert: 1,630
- Todd Carden: 811
- Elias Gregory: 368
- Fred Joseph: 1,725
- Matt Kelly: 1,003
- John B. Mccuskey: 1,969
- Eric Nelson: 2,606 - Incumbent Nelson first assumed office to in 2010.
- Micah Phelps: 665
- Suzette Raines: 2,561
- Michael A. Young: 752
November 6 General election candidates:
- Bonnie Brown: 11,097
- Barbara "Bobbie" Hatfield: 11,284
- Christopher "Chris" Morris: 9,792
- Doug Skaff, Jr.: 14,891
- Fred Joseph: 8,638
- John B. Mccuskey: 11,325
- Eric Nelson: 13,397
- Suzette Raines: 13,676
District 36 (3 positions open)
Incumbent Democrat Joseph Talbott ran for re-election in District 44.
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- Ronald A. Baskin: 584
- Nancy Guthrie: 2,825 - Incumbent Guthrie first assumed office in 2006.
- Mark Hunt: 2,834 - Incumbent Hunt first assumed office in 2008.
- Bob Johns: 1,196
- Sharon Spencer: 2,406
- Danny Wells: 2,878 - Incumbent Wells first assumed office in 2004.
- Diana Lynne Wilson: 1,173
- Note: Christian Toney was included on the initial official candidate list, but was later removed.
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Robin Holstein: 1,296
- Steve Sweeney: 1,087
- Stevie Thaxton: 1,071
- Robin Holstein: 1,296
November 6 General election candidates:
- Nancy Guthrie: 8,777
- Mark Hunt: 9,325
- Danny Wells: 9,212
- Robin Holstein: 7,746
- Steve Sweeney: 6,039
- Stevie Thaxton: 6,315
District 37 (1 position open)
Incumbent Democrats William Hartman and Denise L. Campbell ran for re-election in District 43.
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- Meshea L. Poore: 1,494 - Incumbent Poore first assumed office to House District 31 in 2009.
- Meshea L. Poore: 1,494
- May 8 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed.
- Mountain Party candidates:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Meshea L. Poore: 4,583
- Derrick Westly Shaffer: 646
District 38 (1 position open)
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- Virginia "Ginny" Moles: 1,093
- Virginia "Ginny" Moles: 1,093
- Note: D.A. "Dale" Foster was included on the initial official candidate list, but was later removed.
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Patrick Lane: 1,273 - Incumbent Lane first assumed office in 2004.
- Patrick Lane: 1,273
November 6 General election candidates:
- Virginia "Ginny" Moles: 2,832
- Patrick Lane: 5,084
District 39 (1 position open)
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- Clint Casto: 851
- Clint Casto: 851
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Ron Walters: 909 - Incumbent Walters first assumed office in 2000.
- Ron Walters: 909
November 6 General election candidates:
- Clint Casto: 2,230
- Ron Walters: 4,149
District 40 (1 position open)
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Tim Armstead: 1,048 - Incumbent Armstead first assumed office in 1998.
- Tim Armstead: 1,048
- Note: John Jarman was included on the initial official candidate list, but was later removed.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Tim Armstead: 5,769
District 41 (1 position open)
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- Jeff M. Asbury: 1,302
- Adam R. Young: 1,469
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Jordan C. Hill: 783
- Jordan C. Hill: 783
November 6 General election candidates:
- Adam R. Young: 3,390
- Jordan C. Hill: 3,056
District 42 (2 positions open)
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- Peter E. Bostic: 1,367
- Steve Hunter: 2,401
- E. Lavoyd Morgan Jr.: 1,644
- Glenn Singer: 2,313
- May 8 GOP primary:
- George "Boogie" Ambler: 792
- Ray Canterbury: 1,652 - Incumbent Canterbury first assumed office in 2000.
- Marcie Easton: 577
- George "Boogie" Ambler: 792
November 6 General election candidates:
- Steve Hunter: 5,405
- Glenn Singer: 5,190
- George "Boogie" Ambler: 5,556
- Ray Canterbury: 7,831
District 43 (2 positions open)
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- Denise L. Campbell: 4,255 - Incumbent Campbell first assumed office in 2010.
- Bill Hartman: 3,240 - Incumbent Hartman first assumed office in 2002.
- Phil Isner: 2,748
- Denise L. Campbell: 4,255
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Donna Auvil: 1,761
- Donna Auvil: 1,761
November 6 General election candidates:
- Denise L. Campbell: 8,729
- Bill Hartman: 7,243
- Donna Auvil: 5,210
District 44 (1 position open)
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- Sue Blake Andersen: 1,032
- Dana L. Lynch: 1,339
- Joe Talbott: 1,170 - Incumbent Talbott first assumed office in 2002.
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Duane Borchers, Sr.: 341
- Robert Karnes: 484
November 6 General election candidates:
- Dana L. Lynch: 3,351
- Robert Karnes: 2,240
District 45 (1 position open)
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Bill Hamilton: 2,490 - Incumbent Hamilton first assumed office in 2002.
- Bill Hamilton: 2,490
November 6 General election candidates:
- Bill Hamilton: 5,669
District 46 (1 position open)
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- Peggy Donaldson Smith: 2,125 - Incumbent Smith first assumed office in 2008.
- Peggy Donaldson Smith: 2,125
- May 8 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Peggy Donaldson Smith: 5,670
District 47 (1 position open)
Incumbent Democrat Harold Michael did not seek re-election.
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- Mary M. Poling: 1,971 - Incumbent Poling first assumed office in 2000.
- Mary M. Poling: 1,971
- May 8 GOP primary:
- John R. Rose, Sr.: 1,353
- John R. Rose, Sr.: 1,353
November 6 General election candidates:
- Mary M. Poling: 3,612
- John R. Rose, Sr.: 2,987
Note: Rose died on October 30, 2012, when a falling tree limb hit him while he was checking fences on his deer farm during post-tropical storm Sandy. Due to a technicality, his name remained on the ballot. Had Rose won, the governor would have appointed someone to the seat.[5][6]
District 48 (4 positions open)
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- Samuel J. "Sam" Cann: 5,233 - Incumbent Cann first assumed office in 1994.
- Ron Fragale: 5,728 - Incumbent Fragale first assumed office in 2000.
- Richard J. Iaquinta: 5,727 - Incumbent Iaquinta first assumed office in 2002.
- Tim Miley: 5,809 - Incumbent Miley first assumed office in 2004.
- Martin Shaffer: 3,050
- Samuel J. "Sam" Cann: 5,233
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Diana Bartley: 2,431
- "Benjamin" Dan Franklin: 1,746
- Danny Hamrick: 2,984
- Ed Randolph: 1,929
- Terry J. Woodside, Sr.: 2,080
- Diana Bartley: 2,431
November 6 General election candidates:
- Samuel J. "Sam" Cann: 12,302
- Ron Fragale: 11,877
- Richard J. Iaquinta: 12,633
- Tim Miley: 13,318
- Diana Bartley: 9,705
- Danny Hamrick: 12,096
- Ed Randolph: 8,148
- Terry J. Woodside, Sr.: 9,432
District 49 (1 position open)
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- Mike Manypenny: 1,801 - Incumbent Manypenny first assumed office in 2008.
- Francis W. Nestor: 695
- Mike Manypenny: 1,801
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Jeff Tansill: 1,115
- Jeff Tansill: 1,115
November 6 General election candidates:
- Mike Manypenny: 3,453
- Jeff Tansill: 3,047
District 50 (3 positions open)
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- Mike Caputo: 6,775 - Incumbent Caputo first assumed office in 1996.
- Richard Garcia: 3,814
- Linda Longstreth: 6,171 - Incumbent Longstreth first assumed office in 2004.
- Tim Manchin: 5,895 - Incumbent Manchin first assumed office in 2003.
- Mike Caputo: 6,775
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Barry Bledsoe: 1,885
- Lynette Kennedy Mcquain: 1,399
- Barry Bledsoe: 1,885
November 6 General election candidates:
- Mike Caputo: 13,149
- Linda Longstreth: 12,117
- Tim Manchin: 11,742
- Barry Bledsoe: 8,851
- Lynette Kennedy Mcquain: 6,659
District 51 (5 positions open)
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- Anthony P. "Tony" Barill: 4,414 - Incumbent Barill first assumed office in 2010.
- Barbara Evans Fleischauer: 5,226 - Incumbent Fleischauer first assumed office in 2006.
- Nancy Jamison: 3,188
- Charlene Marshall: 5,358 - Incumbent Marshall first assumed office in 2004.
- Billy Smerka, Jr.: 3,189
- Anthony P. "Tony" Barill: 4,414
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Elvis Austin: 958
- Michael Castle: 1,602
- Cindy Frich: 2,969
- Amanda Pasdon: 2,453 - Incumbent Pasdon first assumed office in 2010.
- Kevin Scott Poe: 2,240
- Jay Redmond: 1,623
- John P. Woods: 1,698
November 6 General election candidates:
- Anthony P. "Tony" Barill: 13,188
- Barbara Evans Fleischauer: 14,381
- Nancy Jamison: 11,112
- Charlene Marshall: 15,078
- Billy Smerka, Jr.: 11,067
- Cindy Frich: 14,677
- Amanda Pasdon: 13,542
- Kevin Scott Poe: 11,535
- Jay Redmond: 9,907
- John P. Woods: 10,388
- Harry Bertram: 1,110
District 52 (1 position open)
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- Larry A. Williams: 1,021 - Incumbent Williams first assumed office in 1993.
- Larry A. Williams: 1,021
- May 8 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Larry A. Williams: 3,967
- John Bartlett: 965
District 53 (1 position open)
Incumbent Republican Jonathan Miller did not seek re-election.
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- Stan Shaver: 1,657 - Incumbent Shaver first assumed office in 2006.
- Stan Shaver: 1,657
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Randy E. Smith: 1,485
- Randy E. Smith: 1,485
November 6 General election candidates:
- Stan Shaver: 2,994
- Randy E. Smith: 4,059
District 54 (1 position open)
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Allen V. Evans: 2,165 - Incumbent Evans first assumed office in 1990.
- Allen V. Evans: 2,165
November 6 General election candidates:
- Allen V. Evans: 6,323
District 55 (1 position open)
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- Isaac Sponaugle: 2,247
- John Hamilton Treadway, Jr.: 1,735
- Isaac Sponaugle: 2,247
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Stephen G. Smith: 828
- Stephen G. Smith: 828
November 6 General election candidates:
- Isaac Sponaugle: 4,316
- Stephen G. Smith: 3,025
District 56 (1 position open)
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- Jim Maybury: 1,116
- Jim Maybury: 1,116
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Robert "Bob" Harman: 508
- Gary G. Howell: 1,075 - Incumbent Howell first assumed office in 2010.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Jim Maybury: 2,676
- Gary G. Howell: 4,506
District 57 (1 position open)
Incumbent Democrat John Doyle did not seek re-election.
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- Joe Moreland, Jr.: 1,442
- Joe Moreland, Jr.: 1,442
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Terry L. Craver: 490
- Ruth Rowan: 1,088 - Incumbent Rowan first assumed office in 2004.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Joe Moreland, Jr.: 1,808
- Ruth Rowan: 4,419
District 58 (1 position open)
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Daryl E. Cowles: 1,405 - Incumbent Cowles first assumed office in 2006.
- Daryl E. Cowles: 1,405
November 6 General election candidates:
- Daryl E. Cowles: 5,699
District 59 (1 position open)
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Larry D. Kump: 1,249 - Incumbent Kump first assumed office in 2010.
- Larry D. Kump: 1,249
November 6 General election candidates:
- Larry D. Kump: 6,023
District 60 (1 position open)
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Larry W. Faircloth: 686
- Gary W. Kelley: 583
- Larry W. Faircloth: 686
November 6 General election candidates:
- Larry W. Faircloth: 5,448
District 61 (1 position open)
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- Jason Barrett: 914
- Jason Barrett: 914
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Walter E. Duke: 899 - Incumbent Duke first assumed office in 2002.
- Walter E. Duke: 899
November 6 General election candidates:
- Jason Barrett: 3,270
- Walter E. Duke: 2,936
District 62 (1 position open)
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- May 8 GOP primary:
- John Overington: 848 - Incumbent Overington first assumed office in 1984.
- John Overington: 848
November 6 General election candidates:
- John Overington: 5,024
District 63 (1 position open)
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- Donn Marshall: 578
- Donn Marshall: 578
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Pam Brush: 458
- Michael Folk: 485
November 6 General election candidates:
- Donn Marshall: 2,947
- Michael Folk: 3,096
District 64 (1 position open)
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Eric L. Householder: 888 - Incumbent Householder first assumed office in 2010.
- Eric L. Householder: 888
November 6 General election candidates:
- Eric L. Householder: 4,882
District 65 (1 position open)
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- Tiffany Lawrence: 860 - Incumbent Lawrence first assumed office in 2008.
- Richard Shuman, II: 220
- Tiffany Lawrence: 860
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Jill Upson: 575
- Jill Upson: 575
November 6 General election candidates:
- Tiffany Lawrence: 3,593
- Jill Upson: 3,307
District 66 (1 position open)
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- John Reese Maxey: 749
- John Reese Maxey: 749
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Paul Espinosa: 763
- Paul Espinosa: 763
November 6 General election candidates:
- John Reese Maxey: 2,875
- Paul Espinosa: 4,233
District 67 (1 position open)
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- Stephen Skinner: 1,215
- Stephen Skinner: 1,215
- May 8 GOP primary:
- W. Matthew Harris: 253
- Elliot Simon: 534
November 6 General election candidates:
- Stephen Skinner: 4,160
- Elliot Simon: 3,437
External links
- Official general election results
- Official primary results
- West Virginia Secretary of State - 2012 Candidate Listing By Office
See also
Footnotes
- ↑ Follow the Money, West Virginia
- ↑ Follow the Money: "West Virginia House 2010 Campaign Contributions"
- ↑ Legal Newsline, "W.Va. SC: Role of high court in redistricting limited to plans' validity," February 14, 2012. Retrieved August 27, 2012
- ↑ West Virginia Legislature, House Bill 201 (2011), accessed August 27, 2012
- ↑ International Business Times, "Candidate Killed In Hurricane Sandy May Still Win His Election," November 2, 2012
- ↑ The Associated Press, "Officials say 5 dead in Sandy, including House candidate," October 31, 2012
