The 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in West Virginia were held on Tuesday, November 6, 2012, to elect the three U.S. representatives from West Virginia, one from each of the state's three congressional districts. Representatives are elected for two-year terms; those elected will serve in the 113th Congress from January 2013 until January 2015. The elections coincided with the elections of other federal and state offices, including a quadrennial presidential election. A Senate election was also held on that date, during which incumbent Joe Manchin won re-election. As of 2023[update], this is the last time that a Democrat won a U.S. House seat in West Virginia.
Quick Facts All 3 West Virginia seats to the United States House of Representatives, Majority party ...
2012 United States House of Representatives elections in West Virginia|
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Minority party |
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Party |
Republican |
Democratic |
Last election |
2 |
1 |
Seats won |
2 |
1 |
Seat change |
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Popular vote |
384,253 |
257,101 |
Percentage |
59.91% |
40.09% |
Swing |
4.88% |
4.21% |
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Election results by district Election results by county
Republican
50–60%
60–70%
70–80%
80–90% |
Democratic
50–60%
60–70%
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Republican |
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59.91% |
Democratic |
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40.09% |
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House seats |
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Republican |
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66.67% |
Democratic |
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33.33% |
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In August 2011, the West Virginia Legislature passed a redistricting plan which would make only minor changes to the state's congressional districts. Under the new map, Mason County is moved from the 2nd district to the 3rd district, while the 1st district is unchanged.[1] Governor Earl Ray Tomblin signed the map into law on August 18.[2]
Republican David McKinley, who has represented West Virginia's 1st congressional district since January 2011, ran for re-election.[3]
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- Sue Thorn, former community organizer[4][5]
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Republican Shelley Moore Capito, who has represented West Virginia's 2nd congressional district since 2001, ran for reelection.[9][3]
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Nominee
- Howard Swint, commercial property leasing manager and opinion writer
Eliminated in primary
- Dugald Brown, IT specialist
- William McCann, slot machine technician[3]
Declined
- Thornton Cooper, lawyer[11]
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2012 West Virginia's 3rd congressional district election|
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County results Rahall: 50–60% 60–70% Snuffer: 50–60% |
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Democrat Nick Rahall, who had represented West Virginia's 3rd congressional district since 1993, ran for reelection.[5]
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"House Ratings". Rothenbergpoliticalreport.com. November 2, 2012. Retrieved November 4, 2012.