2024 United States House of Representatives elections in West Virginia explained

Election Name:2024 United States House of Representatives elections in West Virginia
Country:West Virginia
Type:legislative
Ongoing:yes
Previous Election:2022 United States House of Representatives elections in West Virginia
Previous Year:2022
Next Election:2026 United States House of Representatives elections in West Virginia
Next Year:2026
Seats For Election:Both West Virginia seats to the United States House of Representatives
Election Date:November 5, 2024
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Last Election1:2
Seats1:2
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Last Election2:0
Seats2:0

The 2024 United States House of Representatives elections in West Virginia will be held on November 5, 2024, to elect the two U.S. representatives from the State of West Virginia, one from each of the state's two congressional districts. The elections will coincide with the 2024 U.S. presidential election, as well as other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the United States Senate, and various state and local elections. The primary elections are scheduled for May 14, 2024.

District 1

Election Name:2024 West Virginia's 1st congressional district election
Country:West Virginia
Type:presidential
Ongoing:yes
Previous Election:2022 United States House of Representatives elections in West Virginia#District 1
Previous Year:2022
Next Election:2026 United States House of Representatives elections in West Virginia#District 1
Next Year:2026
Nominee1:Carol Miller
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Nominee2:Chris Reed
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
U.S. Representative
Before Election:Carol Miller
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)

See also: West Virginia's 1st congressional district. The 1st district encompasses Southern West Virginia, taking in Huntington, Charleston, Bluefield, Princeton and Beckley. The incumbent is Republican Carol Miller, who was re-elected with 66.7% of the vote in 2022.[1]

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee
Eliminated in primary

Fundraising

Campaign finance reports as of April 24, 2024
CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand
Derrick Evans (R)$782,651$717,393$65,258
Carol Miller (R)$982,211$1,066,230$129,416
Source: Federal Election Commission[4]

Results

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee
Eliminated in primary

Results

The results were cleanly divided across the district: Reed carried 16 counties in the northwestern part of the district, while Umberger won 11 in its southeastern part. Reed recorded his best result in the Logan County, which gave more than four fifths of its vote to Donald Trump in 2020.[7] Conversely, Umberger achieved his strongest performance in Greenbrier County.

Independents

Declared

Fundraising

General election

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
align=left The Cook Political Report[10] February 2, 2023
align=left Inside Elections[11] March 10, 2023
align=left Sabato's Crystal Ball[12] February 23, 2023
align=left Elections Daily[13] September 7, 2023
align=left CNalysis[14] November 16, 2023

Results

District 2

Election Name:2024 West Virginia's 2nd congressional district election
Country:West Virginia
Type:presidential
Ongoing:yes
Previous Election:2022 United States House of Representatives elections in West Virginia#District 2
Previous Year:2022
Next Election:2026 United States House of Representatives elections in West Virginia#District 2
Next Year:2026
Nominee1:Riley Moore
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Nominee2:Steven Wendelin
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
U.S. Representative
Before Election:Alex Mooney
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)

See also: West Virginia's 2nd congressional district. The 2nd district encompasses the industrial areas of the northern Panhandle including Wheeling, Fairmont, Clarksburg, Morgantown and Parkersburg, as well as the eastern Panhandle. The incumbent is Republican Alex Mooney, who was re-elected with 65.6% of the vote in 2022.[1] Mooney retired to run for U.S. Senate.[15]

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee
Eliminated in primary
Declined

Fundraising

Campaign finance reports as of April 24, 2024
CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand
Nate Cain (R)$118,750$110,967$8,215
Joseph Earley (R)$200,057$167,484$33,601
Alexander Gaserud (R)$4,150$4,848$20
Riley Moore (R)$882,833$608,629$407,863
Chris Walker (R)$731,886$630,260$101,625
Source: Federal Election Commission[23]

Results

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee

Results

General election

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
align=left The Cook Political ReportFebruary 2, 2023
align=left Inside ElectionsMarch 10, 2023
align=left Sabato's Crystal BallFebruary 23, 2023
align=left Elections DailySeptember 7, 2023
align=left CNalysisNovember 16, 2023

Results

External links

Official campaign websites for 1st district candidates
Official campaign websites for 2nd district candidates

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2022 National House Vote Tracker. January 8, 2024. Cook Political Report.
  2. News: Diamond Eye Candidate Report . Frisk . Garrett . 21 July 2023 . 21 July 2023 . We Asked Every Member of the House if They're Running in 2024. Here's What They Said..
  3. Web site: Convicted Jan. 6 riot attendee running for Congress in W.V.. Marquez. Alexandra. Reilly. Ryan. . January 6, 2023. January 6, 2023.
  4. Web site: 2024 Election United States House - West Virginia 1st . fec.gov . . January 8, 2024.
  5. Web site: 2024 Candidate Listing . West Virginia Secretary of State . January 8, 2024.
  6. Web site: 2024 Election United States House - West Virginia 1st . fec.gov . . January 8, 2024.
  7. Web site: 2020 election logo president senate house governors West Virginia Election 2020: Live Results . The Wall Street Journal . 16 May 2024.
  8. News: . December 4, 2023 . Curtis, Mark . December 17, 2023 . Long-time US Senate aide from West Virginia to run for Congress.
  9. Web site: 2024 Election United States House - West Virginia 1st . fec.gov . . January 8, 2024.
  10. Web site: 2024 House Race Ratings: Another Competitive Fight for Control . Cook Political Report . February 3, 2023.
  11. Web site: First 2024 House Ratings . Inside Elections . March 10, 2023.
  12. Web site: Initial House Ratings: Battle for Majority Starts as a Toss-up . Sabato's Crystal Ball . February 23, 2023. February 23, 2023.
  13. Web site: 2023-09-13 . Election Ratings . 2023-09-17 . Elections Daily . en-US.
  14. Web site: 2024 House Forecast. November 20, 2023. January 8, 2024.
  15. Web site: November 15, 2022. West Virginia Congressman Alex Mooney says he will run for Manchin's Senate seat. November 22, 2022. WOWK-TV.
  16. Web site: Treasurer Riley Moore jumps into congressional race, another early political announcement. McElhinny. Brad. November 21, 2022. November 22, 2022. West Virginia MetroNews.
  17. Web site: Elkins native announces run for Congress. Weaver. Alexandra. November 29, 2022. August 10, 2023. WBOY-TV.
  18. Web site: Bridgeport resident and Army Veteran running for West Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District. Kirk. Sam. March 3, 2023. August 10, 2023. WBOY-TV.
  19. Web site: Weaver. Alexandra. Hillary Clinton whistleblower running for Congress in West Virginia. WBOY-TV. March 14, 2023.
  20. Web site: Veteran Air Force commander joins race for Congress, says moment 'too important' for career politicians . January 9, 2024 . Gillespie, Brandon . January 9, 2024 . Fox News.
  21. News: 'I have been asked to consider running for these two positions, as well as the U.S. House in the northern part of the state'...Morrissey wrote, saying he would 'give all of these options appropriate and due consideration.'. Mooney to seek Manchin's Senate seat. November 15, 2022. Environment & Energy Publishing. Cama, Timothy.
  22. News: . January 20, 2023 . January 20, 2024 . Everett, Burgess . Early action electrifies 2024 Senate battle.
  23. Web site: 2024 Election United States House - West Virginia 2nd . fec.gov . . January 8, 2024.
  24. Web site: 2024 Election United States House - West Virginia 2nd . fec.gov . . January 8, 2024.