The 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in West Virginia were held on Tuesday, November 6, 2012, to elect the three U.S. representatives from West Virginia, one from each of the state's three congressional districts. Representatives are elected for two-year terms; those elected will serve in the 113th Congress from January 2013 until January 2015. The elections coincided with the elections of other federal and state offices, including a quadrennial presidential election. A Senate election was also held on that date, during which incumbent Joe Manchin won re-election. As of 2023[update], this is the last time that a Democrat won a U.S. House seat in West Virginia.
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All 3 West Virginia seats to the United States House of Representatives | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Overview edit
District | Republican | Democratic | Total | Result | |||
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Votes | % | Votes | % | Votes | % | ||
District 1 | 133,809 | 62.48% | 80,342 | 37.52% | 214,151 | 100.0% | Republican hold |
District 2 | 158,206 | 69.77% | 68,560 | 30.23% | 226,766 | 100.0% | Republican hold |
District 3 | 92,238 | 46.02% | 108,199 | 53.98% | 200,437 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
Total | 384,253 | 59.91% | 257,101 | 40.09% | 641,354 | 100.0% |
Redistricting edit
In August 2011, the West Virginia Legislature passed a redistricting plan which would make only minor changes to the state's congressional districts. Under the new map, Mason County is moved from the 2nd district to the 3rd district, while the 1st district is unchanged.[1] Governor Earl Ray Tomblin signed the map into law on August 18.[2]
District 1 edit
Republican David McKinley, who has represented West Virginia's 1st congressional district since January 2011, ran for re-election.[3]
Republican primary edit
Candidates edit
Nominee edit
- David McKinley, incumbent U.S. Representative
Primary results edit
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | David McKinley (incumbent) | 36,107 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 36,107 | 100.0 |
Democratic primary edit
Candidates edit
Nominee edit
Declined edit
- Tim Manchin, state delegate and cousin of U.S. Senator Joe Manchin[6]
- Alan Mollohan, former U.S. Representative[7]
- Mike Oliverio, former state senator and nominee for this seat in 2010[8]
Primary results edit
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Sue Thorn | 49,203 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 49,203 | 100.0 |
General election edit
Results edit
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | David McKinley (incumbent) | 133,809 | 62.5 | |
Democratic | Sue Thorn | 80,342 | 37.5 | |
Total votes | 214,151 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
District 2 edit
Republican Shelley Moore Capito, who has represented West Virginia's 2nd congressional district since 2001, ran for reelection.[9][3]
Republican primary edit
Candidates edit
Nominee edit
- Shelley Moore Capito, incumbent U.S. Representative
Eliminated in primary edit
- Michael Davis, retired school teacher[5]
- Jonathan Miller, state delegate[10]
Primary results edit
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Shelley Moore Capito (incumbent) | 35,088 | 83.0 | |
Republican | Jonathan Miller | 4,711 | 11.1 | |
Republican | Michael Davis | 2,495 | 5.9 | |
Total votes | 42,294 | 100.0 |
Democratic primary edit
Candidates edit
Nominee edit
- Howard Swint, commercial property leasing manager and opinion writer
Eliminated in primary edit
- Dugald Brown, IT specialist
- William McCann, slot machine technician[3]
Declined edit
- Thornton Cooper, lawyer[11]
Primary results edit
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Howard Swint | 22,563 | 48.3 | |
Democratic | William McCann | 13,668 | 29.2 | |
Democratic | Dugald Brown | 10,514 | 22.5 | |
Total votes | 46,745 | 100.0 |
General election edit
Results edit
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Shelley Moore Capito (incumbent) | 158,206 | 69.8 | |
Democratic | Howard Swint | 68,560 | 30.2 | |
Total votes | 226,766 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
District 3 edit
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County results Rahall: 50–60% 60–70% Snuffer: 50–60% | |||||||||||||||||
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Democrat Nick Rahall, who had represented West Virginia's 3rd congressional district since 1993, ran for reelection.[5]
Democratic primary edit
Candidates edit
Nominee edit
- Nick Rahall, incumbent U.S. Representative
Primary results edit
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Nick Rahall (incumbent) | 66,745 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 66,745 | 100.0 |
Republican primary edit
Candidates edit
Nominee edit
- Rick Snuffer, state delegate and nominee for this seat in 2004[14]
Eliminated in primary edit
- Lee Bias
- Bill Lester[3]
Primary results edit
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Rick Snuffer | 12,359 | 53.4 | |
Republican | Lee Bias | 6,671 | 28.8 | |
Republican | Bill Lester | 4,104 | 17.8 | |
Total votes | 23,134 | 100.0 |
General election edit
Endorsements edit
- Organizations
- National Republican Congressional Committee "Young Guns" Program[15]
Predictions edit
Source | Ranking | As of |
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The Cook Political Report[16] | Likely D | November 5, 2012 |
Rothenberg[17] | Safe D | November 2, 2012 |
Roll Call[18] | Likely D | November 4, 2012 |
Sabato's Crystal Ball[19] | Likely D | November 5, 2012 |
NY Times[20] | Lean D | November 4, 2012 |
RCP[21] | Likely D | November 4, 2012 |
The Hill[22] | Likely D | November 4, 2012 |
Results edit
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Nick Rahall (incumbent) | 108,199 | 54.0 | |
Republican | Rick Snuffer | 92,238 | 46.0 | |
Total votes | 200,437 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
References edit
- ^ Miller, Joshua (August 8, 2011). "Only Minor Tweaks Made to New West Virginia Map". Roll Call. Retrieved August 10, 2011.
- ^ Miller, Joshua (August 18, 2011). "Governor Signs New West Virginia Map". Roll Call. Retrieved August 18, 2011.
- ^ a b c d "Filing For Congress". West Virginia MetroNews. January 27, 2012. Retrieved January 27, 2012.
- ^ "Thorn announces bid to unseat McKinley". The Parkersburg News and Sentinel. December 2, 2011. Retrieved December 15, 2011.
- ^ a b c Messina, Lawrence (January 28, 2012). "W.Va. candidates file for Congress, state offices". The Washington Examiner. Associated Press. Retrieved January 29, 2012.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Wilson, Katie (January 10, 2012). "Candidates begin filing for 2012 ballot". Times West Virginian. Retrieved January 10, 2012.
- ^ Isenstadt, Alex (December 7, 2010). "Alan Mollohan weighs 2012 comeback". Politico. Retrieved July 19, 2011.
- ^ Knezevich, Alison (September 6, 2011). "Oliverio to try again". The Charleston Gazette. Archived from the original on September 24, 2011. Retrieved September 6, 2011.
- ^ "WVa US Rep Shelley Moore Capito overcomes rare GOP primary challenge in bid for 7th term". Associated Press. 8 May 2012. Archived from the original on 16 May 2012. Retrieved 14 May 2012.
- ^ Vincent, Jenni (May 11, 2011). "Miller announces congressional bid". The Journal. Archived from the original on August 25, 2011. Retrieved July 19, 2011.
- ^ Kabler, Phil (January 14, 2012). "Phil Kabler: Perfect plan revisited". The Charleston Gazette. Retrieved January 17, 2012.
- ^ a b "Statewide Results". Secretary of State of West Virginia. Retrieved May 27, 2012.
- ^ a b "WV SOS - Election Results Center - State And County Election Results". West Virginia Secretary of State Elections Results Center.
- ^ Miller, Joshua; Livingston, Abby (January 30, 2012). "West Virginia: Nick Rahall's 2004 GOP Foe Is Running Again". Roll Call. Archived from the original on February 2, 2012. Retrieved January 31, 2012.
- ^ "CANDIDATES". gopyoungguns.com. Archived from the original on January 1, 2013. Retrieved January 16, 2023.
- ^ "The Cook Political Report — Charts – 2012 House Competitive Races". Cookpolitical.com. November 5, 2012. Retrieved November 6, 2012.
- ^ "House Ratings". Rothenbergpoliticalreport.com. November 2, 2012. Retrieved November 4, 2012.
- ^ [1], as of November 4, 2012[update]
- ^ Crystal Ball, as of November 5, 2012[update]
- ^ House Race Ratings, The New York Times, as of November 4, 2012[update]
- ^ [2], as of November 4, 2012[update]
- ^ "House Ratings". The Hill. November 3, 2012. Retrieved November 4, 2012.
External links edit
- Elections Division at the West Virginia Secretary of State
- United States House of Representatives elections in West Virginia, 2012 at Ballotpedia
- West Virginia U.S. House from OurCampaigns.com
- Campaign contributions for U.S. Congressional races in West Virginia from OpenSecrets
- Outside spending at the Sunlight Foundation