2006 United States House of Representatives elections in West Virginia explained

Election Name:2006 United States House of Representatives elections in West Virginia
Country:West Virginia
Type:legislative
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2004 United States House of Representatives elections in West Virginia
Previous Year:2004
Next Election:2008 United States House of Representatives elections in West Virginia
Next Year:2008
Seats For Election:All 3 West Virginia seats to the United States House of Representatives
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Last Election1:2
Seats1:2
Popular Vote1:263,822
Percentage1:58.01%
Swing1: 0.45%
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Last Election2:1
Seats2:1
Popular Vote2:190,893
Percentage2:41.97%
Swing2: 0.02%
Map Size:230px

The 2006 United States House of Representatives elections in West Virginia were held on November 7, 2006, 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 2000 United States census. Representatives are elected for two-year terms.

Overview

United States House of Representatives elections in West Virginia, 2006[1]
PartyVotesPercentageSeats+/–
Democratic263,82258.01%2
Republican190,89341.97%1
Independents980.02%0
Totals454,813100.00%3

District 1

Election Name:2006 West Virginia's 1st congressional district election
Country:West Virginia
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2004 United States House of Representatives elections in West Virginia#District 1
Previous Year:2004
Next Election:2008 United States House of Representatives elections in West Virginia#District 1
Next Year:2008
Image1:File:Alan Mollohan 111th Congressional portrait.jpg
Nominee1:Alan Mollohan
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:100,939
Percentage1:64.3%
Nominee2:Chris Wakim
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:55,963
Percentage2:35.7%
U.S. Representative
Before Election:Alan Mollohan
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Alan Mollohan
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

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

Incumbent Democrat Alan Mollohan defeated Republican Chris Wakim, a state delegate. This district covers the northern part of the state.

District 2

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

Incumbent Republican Shelley Moore Capito defeated Democrat Mike Callaghan, a U.S. Attorney. 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 Kim Wolfe, the Sheriff of Cabell County. This district covers the southern part of the state.

Notes and References

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