Click here to live chat with one of our writers between 9am-5pm CST.
West Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2012
|
|
West Virginia House of Delegates will be held in West Virginia on November 6, 2012. All 100 seats will be up for election.
The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in these elections is January 28, 2011. The primary election day was May 8, 2012.
Majority control
- See also: Partisan composition of state senates
Heading into the November 6 election, the Democratic Party holds the majority in the West Virginia House of Delegates:
| West Virginia House of Delegates | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | As of May 2012 | After the 2012 Election | |
| Democratic Party | 65 | Pending | |
| Republican Party | 35 | Pending | |
| 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 |
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
- Ronnie D. Jones
- Incumbent Jones was first elected in 2010.
- Randy Swartzmiller
- Incumbent Swartzmiller was first elected in 2000.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 2 (1 position open)
Incumbent Democrat Roy Givens did not seek re-election.
May 8 Democratic primary:
- Phillip W. Diserio
- Incumbent Diserio was appointed on January 23, 2012.
- Phillip W. Diserio
- Note: Calvin C. Heck was included on the initial official candidate list, but was later removed.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 3 (2 positions open)
May 8 Democratic primary:
- Ryan Ferns
- Incumbent Ferns was first elected in 2010.
- Shawn Lucas Fluharty
- Ryan Ferns
May 8 GOP primary:
- Erikka Storch
- Incumbent Storch was first elected in 2010.
- Larry Tighe
- Erikka Storch
November 6 General election candidates:
District 4 (2 positions open)
Incumbent Democrat Scott Varner did not seek re-election.
May 8 Democratic primary:
- Mike Ferro
- Incumbent Ferro was first elected in 2008.
- Keith Hughes
- David Sidiropolis
- Rj Smith
- Mike Ferro
November 6 General election candidates:
District 5 (1 position open)
May 8 Democratic primary:
- Dave Pethtel
- Incumbent Pethtel was first elected in 1998.
- Dave Pethtel
November 6 General election candidates:
District 6 (1 position open)
May 8 GOP primary:
- W.M. Roger Romine
- Incumbent Romine was first elected in 2000.
- W.M. Roger Romine
November 6 General election candidates:
District 7 (1 position open)
May 8 GOP primary:
- Lynwood "Woody" Ireland
- Incumbent Ireland was first elected in 2006.
- Lynwood "Woody" Ireland
November 6 General election candidates:
District 8 (1 position open)
May 8 GOP primary:
- Everette "Bill" Anderson
- Incumbent Anderson was first elected in 1992.
- Everette "Bill" Anderson
- Note: Bob Buchanan was included on the initial official candidate list, but was later removed.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 9 (1 position open)
May 8 GOP primary:
- Anna Border
- Incumbent Border was appointed in 2011 to fill the vacancy of her husband, Larry Border.
- Anna Border
November 6 General election candidates:
District 10 (3 positions open)
May 8 Democratic primary:
- Dan Poling
- Incumbent Poling was appointed in 2006.
- Dan Poling
May 8 GOP primary:
- Tom Azinger
- Incumbent Azinger was first elected in 1994.
- John N. Ellem
- Incumbent Ellem was appointed in 2001.
- Frederick Gillespie
- Tom Azinger
November 6 General election candidates:
District 11 (1 position open)
May 8 GOP primary:
- Bob Ashley
- Incumbent Ashley was first elected in 2000.
- Bob Ashley
November 6 General election candidates:
District 12 (1 position open)
Incumbent Republican Mitch Carmichael did not seek re-election. He is instead seeking election to Senate District 4.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 13 (2 positions open)
May 8 Democratic primary:
- Helen Martin
- Incumbent Martin was appointed in May 2011.
- Brady R. Paxton
- Incumbent Paxton was appointed in 1999.
- Helen Martin
November 6 General election candidates:
District 14 (1 position open)
Incumbent Brian Savilla (R) did not seek re-election. Incumbent Troy Andes (R) is running for re-election in District 15.
May 8 Democratic primary:
- Note: James M. Casey was included on the initial official candidate list, but was later removed.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 15 (1 position open)
Incumbents Kevin Craig (D), James Morgan (D), and Carol Miller are running for re-election in District 16.
May 8 GOP primary:
- Troy Andes
- Incumbent Andes was first elected to House District 14 in 2006.
- Joe Bocook
- Troy Andes
November 6 General election candidates:
District 16 (3 positions open)
Incumbent Democrats Douglas Reynolds and Dale Stephens are running for re-election in District 17. Incumbent Republican Kelli Sobonya is running for re-election in District 18.
May 8 Democratic primary:
- Kevin J. Craig
- Incumbent Craig was first elected in 2000.
- Sean Hornbuckle
- Jim Morgan
- Incumbent Morgan was appointed in 2001.
- Kevin J. Craig
May 8 GOP primary:
- Mike Davis
- Carol Miller
- Incumbent Miller was first elected in 2006.
- Mike Davis
November 6 General election candidates:
District 17 (2 positions open)
Incumbent Democrats Richard Thompson and Don Perdue are running for re-election in District 19.
May 8 Democratic primary:
- Robert Alexander
- Doug Reynolds
- Incumbent Reynolds was first elected to District 16 in 2006.
- Dale Stephens
- Incumbent Stephens was first elected to District 16 in 2004.
May 8 GOP primary:
- Note: Grant Imes was included on the initial official candidate list, but was later removed.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 18 (1 position open)
Incumbent Democrat Larry Barker is seeking re-election in District 23.
May 8 GOP primary:
- Kelli Sobonya
- Incumbent Sobonya was first elected to District 16 in 2002.
- Kelli Sobonya
November 6 General election candidates:
District 19 (2 positions open)
Incumbent Democrats Greg Butcher and Ralph Rodighiero did not seek re-election. Incumbent Democrats Rupert Phillips, Jr. and Josh Stowers are running for re-election in Districts 24 and 22 respectively.
May 8 Democratic primary:
- Don Perdue
- Incumbent Perdue was first elected to House District 17 in 1998.
- Rick Thompson
- Incumbent Thompson was first elected to House District 17 in 2001.
- Don Perdue
November 6 General election candidates:
District 20 (1 position open)
May 8 Democratic primary:
- Nathan Brown
- Justin J. Marcum
- Incumbent Marcum was appointed on January 16, 2012.
- Marvin Vernatter
November 6 General election candidates:
District 21 (1 position open)
May 8 Democratic primary:
- James C. Lusk
- Harry Keith White
- Incumbent White was first elected in 1996.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 22 (2 positions open)
Incumbent Democrat Daniel Hall did not seek re-election. Incumbent Democrat Linda Lee Phillips is running for re-election in District 25.
May 8 Democratic primary:
- Bill Bryant
- Jeff Eldridge
- Josh Stowers
- Incumbent Stowers was first elected to House District 19 in 2008.
- Ed Triplett
- Gloria R. Triplett
November 6 General election candidates:
District 23 (1 position open)
Incumbent Democrat Clifton Moore is running for re-election in District 26.
May 8 Democratic primary:
- Larry W. Barker
- Incumbent Barker was first elected to House District 18 in 2004.
- Larry W. Barker
November 6 General election candidates:
District 24 (2 positions open)
Incumbent Republican Marty Gearheart is running for re-election in District 27.
May 8 Democratic primary:
- Harry Freeman
- Lidella Wilson Hrutkay
- Rupert "Rupie" Phillips, Jr.
- Incumbent Phillips was first elected to House District 19 in 2010.
- Larry E. Rogers
- Chris Stratton
- Teddy "Ted" Tomblin
- Joe White
November 6 General election candidates:
District 25 (1 position open)
Incumbent Democrat John Frazier did not seek re-election. Incumbent Republican Joe Ellington is running for re-election in District 27.
May 8 Democratic primary:
- Lyle Cottle
- Linda Goode Phillips
- Incumbent Phillips was first elected to House District 22 in 2008.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 26 (1 position open)
Incumbent Democrat Gerald Crosier did not seek re-election.
May 8 Democratic primary:
- Ed Evans
- Clif Moore
- Incumbent Moore was first elected to House District 23 in 2004.
- Edwin Ray Vanover
November 6 General election candidates:
District 27 (3 positions open)
Incumbents Virginia Mahan (D) and Rick Snuffer (R) did not seek re-election. Incumbents John David O'Neal (R), Rick Moye (D), and Linda Sumner (R) are running for re-election in Districts 28, 29, and 30 respectively.
May 8 GOP primary:
- Joe Ellington
- Incumbent Ellington was first elected to House District 25 in 2010.
- Marty Gearheart
- Incumbent Gearheart was first elected to House District 24 in 2011.
- John H. Shott
- Joe Ellington
November 6 General election candidates:
District 28 (2 positions open)
Incumbent Democrat Thomas Campbell did not seek re-election. Incumbent Republican Denny Canterbury is running for re-election in District 42.
May 8 Democratic primary:
- Note: Keith Wickline was included on the initial official candidate list, but was later removed.
May 8 GOP primary:
- Roy G. Cooper
- John D. O'Neal, IV
- Incumbent O'Neal was first elected to District 27 in 2010.
- Arnold W. Ryan
- Roy G. Cooper
November 6 General election candidates:
District 29 (1 position open)
Incumbent Democrats John Pino, David Perry, and Margaret Staggers are running for re-election in District 32.
May 8 Democratic primary:
- Ricky Moye
- Incumbent Moye was first elected to House District 27 in 2006.
- Randall R. Wykle
- Ricky Moye
Constitution Party candidates:
- Note: was included on the initial official candidate list, but was later removed.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 30 (1 position open)
Incumbents Bonnie Brown (D), Barbara Hatfield (D), Douglas Skaff, Jr. (D), Danny Wells (D), and Eric Nelson (R) are running for re-election in District 35. Incumbents Nancy Guthrie (D) and Mark Hunt (D) are running for re-election in District 36.
May 8 GOP primary:
- Linda Sumner
- Incumbent Sumner was first elected to House District 27 in 2002.
- Linda Sumner
November 6 General election candidates:
District 31 (1 position open)
Incumbent Democrat Meshea Poore is running for re-election in District 37.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 32 (3 positions open)
Incumbent Republicans Patrick Lane, Ronald Walters, and Tim Armstead are running for re-election in Districts 38, 39, and 40 respectively.
May 8 Democratic primary:
- Jan M. Lafferty
- Tom Louisos
- Dave Perry
- Incumbent Perry was first elected to District 29 in 2000.
- John Pino
- Incumbent Pino was first elected to District 29 in 2010.
- Margaret Anne Staggers
- Incumbent Staggers was first elected to District 29 in 2006.
- William D. Stover
- Jonathan Walkup
November 6 General election candidates:
District 33 (1 position open)
May 8 Democratic primary:
- Dan D. Sizemore
- David A. Walker
- Incumbent Walker was first elected in 2008.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 34 (1 position open)
May 8 Democratic primary:
- Brent Boggs
- Incumbent Boggs was first elected in 1996.
- Brent Boggs
November 6 General election candidates:
District 35 (4 positions open)
Incumbent Republican Harold "Pete" Sigler did not seek re-election.
May 8 Democratic primary:
- Lisa Amoroso
- Bonnie Brown
- Incumbent Brown was first elected to House District 30 in 2000.
- John D. Caudill, IV
- Thornton Cooper
- Fred Giggenbach
- Barbara "Bobbie" Hatfield
- Incumbent Hatfield was first elected to House District 30 in 1998.
- Gary Eugene Holstein
- Christopher "Chris" Morris
- Doug Skaff, Jr.
- Incumbent Skaff was first elected to House District 30 in 2008.
May 8 GOP primary:
- Ann Calvert
- Todd Carden
- Elias Gregory
- Fred Joseph
- Matt Kelly
- John B. Mccuskey
- Eric Nelson
- Incumbent Nelson was first elected to House District 30 in 2010.
- Micah Phelps
- Suzette Raines
- Michael A. Young
November 6 General election candidates:
District 36 (3 positions open)
Incumbent Democrat Joseph Talbott is running for re-election in District 44.
May 8 Democratic primary:
- Ronald A. Baskin
- Nancy Guthrie
- Incumbent Guthrie was first elected to House District 30 in 2006.
- Mark Hunt
- Incumbent Hunt was first elected to House District 30 in 2008.
- Bob Johns
- Sharon Spencer
- Danny Wells
- Incumbent Wells was first elected to House District 30 in 2004.
- Diana Lynne Wilson
- Note: Christian Toney was included on the initial official candidate list, but was later removed.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 37 (1 position open)
Incumbent Democrats William Hartman and Denise L. Campbell are running for re-election in District 43.
May 8 Democratic primary:
- Meshea L. Poore
- Incumbent Poore was appointed to House District 31 in 2009.
- Meshea L. Poore
November 6 General election candidates:
District 38 (1 position open)
Incumbent Democrat Margaret "Peggy" Donaldson Smith is running for re-election in District 46.
May 8 Democratic primary:
- Note: Incumbent Patrick Lane was included on the initial official candidate list, but was later removed.
- Note: D.A. "Dale" Foster was included on the initial official candidate list, but was later removed.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 39 (1 position open)
Incumbent Republican William Hamilton is running for re-election in District 45.
May 8 GOP primary:
- Ron Walters
- Incumbent Walters was first elected to House District 32 in 2000.
- Ron Walters
November 6 General election candidates:
District 40 (1 position open)
Incumbent Democrat Mary Poling is running for re-election in District 47.
May 8 GOP primary:
- Tim Armstead
- Incumbent Armstead was appointed to House District 32 in 1998.
- Tim Armstead
- Note: John Jarman was included on the initial official candidate list, but was later removed.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 41 (1 position open)
Incumbent Democrats Samuel Cann, Sr., Ronald Fragale, Richard Iaquinta, and Timothy Miley are running for re-election in District 48.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 42 (2 positions open)
Incumbent Democrat Michael Manypenny is running for re-election in District 49.
May 8 GOP primary:
- George "Boogie" Ambler
- Ray Canterbury
- Incumbent Canterbury was first elected to House District 28 in 2000.
- Marcie Easton
- George "Boogie" Ambler
November 6 General election candidates:
District 43 (2 positions open)
Incumbent Democrats Michael Caputo, Linda Longstreth, and Timothy Manchin are running for re-election in District 50.
May 8 Democratic primary:
- Denise L. Campbell
- Incumbent Campbell was first elected to House District 37 in 2010.
- Bill Hartman
- Incumbent Hartman was first elected to House District 37 in 2002.
- Phil Isner
- Denise L. Campbell
November 6 General election candidates:
District 44 (1 position open)
Incumbents Barbara Fleischauer (D), Charlene Marshall (D), Anthony P. "Tony" Barill (D), and Amanda Pasdon (R) are running for re-election in District 51.
May 8 Democratic primary:
- Sue Blake Andersen
- Dana L. Lynch
- Joe Talbott - Incumbent Talbott was first elected to House District 36 in 2002.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 45 (1 position open)
Incumbent Democrat Larry Williams is running for re-election in District 52.
May 8 GOP primary:
- Bill Hamilton
- Incumbent Hamilton was first elected to House District 39 in 2002.
- Bill Hamilton
November 6 General election candidates:
District 46 (1 position open)
Incumbent Democrat Stanley Shaver is running for re-election in District 53.
May 8 Democratic primary:
- Peggy Donaldson Smith
- Incumbent Smith was first elected to House District 38 in 2008.
- Peggy Donaldson Smith
November 6 General election candidates:
District 47 (1 position open)
Incumbent Democrat Harold Michael did not seek re-election.
May 8 Democratic primary:
- Mary M. Poling
- Incumbent Poling was first elected to House District 40 in 2000.
- Mary M. Poling
November 6 General election candidates:
District 48 (4 positions open)
Incumbent Republican Allen Evans is running for re-election in District 54.
May 8 Democratic primary:
- Samuel J. "Sam" Cann
- Incumbent Cann was first elected to House District 41 in 1994.
- Ron Fragale
- Incumbent Fragale was first elected to House District 41 in 2000.
- Richard J. Iaquinta
- Incumbent Iaquinta was first elected to House District 41 in 2002.
- Tim Miley
- Incumbent Miley was first elected to House District 41 in 2004.
- Samuel J. "Sam" Cann
November 6 General election candidates:
District 49 (1 position open)
Incumbent Republican Gary G. Howell is running for re-election in District 56.
May 8 Democratic primary:
- Mike Manypenny
- Incumbent Manypenny was first elected to House District 42 in 2008.
- Francis W. Nestor
- Mike Manypenny
November 6 General election candidates:
District 50 (3 positions open)
Incumbent Republican Ruth Rowan is running for re-election in District 57.
May 8 Democratic primary:
- Mike Caputo
- Incumbent Caputo was first elected to House District 43 in 1996.
- Richard Garcia
- Linda Longstreth
- Incumbent Longstreth was first elected to House District 43 in 2004.
- Tim Manchin
- Incumbent Manchin was appointed to House District 43 in 2003.
- Mike Caputo
November 6 General election candidates:
District 51 (5 positions open)
Incumbent Republican Daryl Cowles is running for re-election in District 58.
May 8 Democratic primary:
- Anthony P. "Tony" Barill
- Incumbent Barill was first elected to House District 44 in 2010.
- Barbara Evans Fleischauer
- Incumbent Fleischauer was first elected to House District 44 in 2006.
- Nancy Jamison
- Charlene Marshall
- Incumbent Marshall was first elected to House District 44 in 2004.
- Billy Smerka, Jr.
- Anthony P. "Tony" Barill
May 8 GOP primary:
- Elvis Austin
- Michael Castle
- Cindy Frich
- Amanda Pasdon
- Incumbent Pasdon was first elected to House District 44 in 2010.
- Kevin Scott Poe
- Jay Redmond
- John P. Woods
November 6 General election candidates:
District 52 (1 position open)
Incumbent Republican Larry D. Kump is running for re-election in District 59.
May 8 Democratic primary:
- Larry A. Williams
- Incumbent Williams was appointed to House District 45 in 1993.
- Larry A. Williams
November 6 General election candidates:
District 53 (1 position open)
Incumbent Republican Jonathan Miller did not seek re-election.
May 8 Democratic primary:
- Stan Shaver
- Incumbent Shaver was first elected to House District 46 in 2006.
- Stan Shaver
November 6 General election candidates:
District 54 (1 position open)
Incumbent Republican Walter Duke is running for re-election in District 61.
May 8 GOP primary:
- Allen V. Evans
- Incumbent Evans was first elected to House District 48 in 1990.
- Allen V. Evans
November 6 General election candidates:
District 55 (1 position open)
Incumbent Republican John Overington is running for re-election in District 62.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 56 (1 position open)
Incumbent Republican Eric L. Householder is running for re-election in District 64.
May 8 GOP primary:
- Robert "Bob" Harman
- Gary G. Howell
- Incumbent Howell was first elected to House District 49 in 2010.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 57 (1 position open)
Incumbent Democrat John Doyle did not seek re-election.
May 8 GOP primary:
- Terry L. Craver
- Ruth Rowan
- Incumbent Rowan was first elected to House District 50 in 2004.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 58 (1 position open)
Incumbent Democrat Tiffany Lawrence is running for re-election in District 65.
May 8 GOP primary:
- Daryl E. Cowles
- Incumbent Cowles was first elected to House District 51 in 2006.
- Daryl E. Cowles
November 6 General election candidates:
District 59 (1 position open)
May 8 GOP primary:
- Larry D. Kump
- Incumbent Kump was first elected to House District 52 in 2010.
- Larry D. Kump
November 6 General election candidates:
District 60 (1 position open)
November 6 General election candidates:
District 61 (1 position open)
May 8 GOP primary:
- Walter E. Duke
- Incumbent Duke was first elected to House District 54 in 2002.
- Walter E. Duke
November 6 General election candidates:
District 62 (1 position open)
May 8 GOP primary:
- John Overington
- Incumbent Overington was first elected to House District 55 in 1984.
- John Overington
November 6 General election candidates:
District 63 (1 position open)
November 6 General election candidates:
District 64 (1 position open)
May 8 GOP primary:
- Eric L. Householder
- Incumbent Householder was first elected to House District 56 in 2010.
- Eric L. Householder
November 6 General election candidates:
District 65 (1 position open)
May 8 Democratic primary:
- Tiffany Lawrence
- Incumbent Lawrence was first elected to House District 58 in 2008.
- Richard Shuman, II
- Tiffany Lawrence
November 6 General election candidates:
District 66 (1 position open)
November 6 General election candidates:
District 67 (1 position open)
November 6 General election candidates:
External links
- West Virginia Secretary of State - 2012 Candidate Listing By Office
- wvmetronews.com - Unofficial primary results
See also
References
| ||||||||||||||||