1988 United States House of Representatives elections in West Virginia explained

Election Name:1988 United States House of Representatives elections in West Virginia
Country:West Virginia
Type:legislative
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1986 United States House of Representatives elections in West Virginia
Previous Year:1986
Next Election:1990 United States House of Representatives elections in West Virginia
Next Year:1990
Seats For Election:All 4 West Virginia seats to the United States House of Representatives
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Last Election1:4
Seats1:4
Popular Vote1:426,616
Percentage1:76.38%
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Last Election2:0
Seats2:0
Popular Vote2:131,963
Percentage2:23.62%
Map Size:300px

The 1988 United States House of Representatives elections in West Virginia were held on November 8, 1988, to determine who will represent the state of West Virginia in the United States House of Representatives, with primary elections taking place on May 10.[1] West Virginia had four seats in the House, apportioned according to the 1980 United States census. Representatives are elected for two-year terms.

District 1

See also: West Virginia's 1st congressional district.

Incumbent Democratic representative Alan Mollohan was re-elected with 74.54% of the vote.

Democratic primary

Incumbent representative Alan Mollohan went unopposed in the Democratic primary.

Republican primary

No candidates filed for the Republican primary. Howard K. Tuck was placed on the general election ballot as the Republican nominee.[2]

General election

District 2

See also: West Virginia's 2nd congressional district.

Incumbent Democratic representative Harley O. Staggers Jr. was re-elected with 100% of the vote, as he was unopposed in the general election.

Democratic primary

Incumbent representative Harley O. Staggers Jr. went unopposed in the Democratic primary.

Republican primary

No candidates filed for the Republican primary. There was no Republican candidate on the ballot for the general election.[2]

General election

District 3

See also: West Virginia's 3rd congressional district.

Incumbent Democratic representative Bob Wise was re-elected with 74.34% of the vote.

Democratic primary

Incumbent representative Bob Wise went unopposed in the Democratic primary.

Republican primary

Paul W. Hart went unopposed in the Republican primary.

General election

District 4

See also: West Virginia's 4th congressional district.

Incumbent Democratic representative Nick Rahall was re-elected with 61.30% of the vote.

Democratic primary

Incumbent representative Nick Rahall handily won the Democratic primary with 72.68% of the vote.

Republican primary

Paul W. Hart went unopposed in the Republican primary.

General election

Notes and References

  1. Book: Willis . Todd C. . WEST VIRGINIA BLUE BOOK 1987 . December 1, 1987 . WV Legislature . Charleston, WV . 684 . 71st . 11 May 2024.
  2. Book: Holmes . Darrell E. . WEST VIRGINIA BLUE BOOK 1989 . December 1, 1989 . WV Legislature . Charleston, WV . 728. 72nd . 11 May 2024.