1992 United States House of Representatives elections in West Virginia explained

Election Name:1992 United States House of Representatives elections in West Virginia
Country:West Virginia
Type:legislative
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1990 United States House of Representatives elections in West Virginia
Previous Year:1990
Next Election:1994 United States House of Representatives elections in West Virginia
Next Year:1994
Seats For Election:All 3 West Virginia seats to the United States House of Representatives
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Last Election1:4
Seats1:3
Seat Change1: 1
Popular Vote1:439,191
Percentage1:78.11%
Swing1: 11.03%
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Last Election2:0
Seats2:0
Popular Vote2:123,114
Percentage2:21.89%
Swing2: 11.03%
Map Size:230px

The 1992 United States House of Representatives elections in West Virginia were held on November 3, 1992, to determine who will represent the state of West Virginia in the United States House of Representatives. West Virginia has three seats in the House, apportioned according to the 1990 United States census. Representatives are elected for two-year terms.

Overview

United States House of Representatives elections in West Virginia, 1992[1]
PartyVotesPercentageSeats+/–
Democratic439,19178.11%3-1
Republican123,11421.89%0-
Totals562,305100.00%3-1

District 1

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

Incumbent Democrat Alan Mollohan was re-elected unopposed. This district covers the northern part of the state.

District 2

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

Incumbent Democrat Bob Wise defeated Republican Samuel A. Cravotta. This district covers the central part of the state.

District 3

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

Incumbent Democrat Nick Rahall defeated Republican Ben Waldman. This district covers the southern part of the state.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives.