2000 United States House of Representatives elections in West Virginia explained

Election Name:2000 United States House of Representatives elections in West Virginia
Country:West Virginia
Type:legislative
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1998 United States House of Representatives elections in West Virginia
Previous Year:1998
Next Election:2002 United States House of Representatives elections in West Virginia
Next Year:2002
Seats For Election:All 3 West Virginia seats to the United States House of Representatives
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Last Election1:3
Seats1:2
Seat Change1: 1
Popular Vote1:420,784
Percentage1:72.56%
Swing1: 8.08%
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Last Election2:0
Seats2:1
Seat Change2: 1
Popular Vote2:108,769
Percentage2:18.76%
Swing2: 10.47%
Party3:Libertarian Party (United States)
Last Election3:0
Seats3:0
Popular Vote3:50,319
Percentage3:8.68%
Swing3: 2.39%
Map Size:230px

The 2000 United States House of Representatives elections in West Virginia were held on November 7, 2000, 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, 2000[1]
PartyVotesPercentageSeats+/–
Democratic420,78472.56%2-1
Republican108,76918.76%1+1
Libertarian50,3198.68%0
Totals579,872100.00%3

District 1

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

Incumbent Democrat Alan Mollohan defeated Libertarian Richard Kerr. This district covered the northern part of the state.

District 2

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

Republican Shelley Moore Capito defeated Democrat Jim Humphreys after incumbent Bob Wise retired to run for governor. This district covers the central part of the state.

District 3

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

Incumbent Democrat Nick Rahall defeated Libertarian Jeff Robinson. This district covers the southern part of the state.

Notes and References

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