United States House of Representatives elections in West Virginia, 2006

United States House of Representatives elections in West Virginia, 2006

November 7, 2006

All 3 West Virginia seats to the United States House of Representatives   Majority party Minority party   Party Democratic Republican Last election 2 1 Seats won 2 1 Seat change Popular vote 263,822 190,893 Percentage 58.01% 41.97% Swing 0.45% 0.02%

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]
Party		Votes	Percentage	Seats	+/–
	Democratic	263,822	58.01%	2	—
	Republican	190,893	41.97%	1	—
	Independents	98	0.02%	0	—
Totals		454,813	100.00%	3	—

District 1

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

West Virginia's 1st congressional district election, 2006

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Alan Mollohan (inc.)	100,939	64.29
	Republican	Chris Wakim	55,963	35.65
	Write-ins		98	0.06
Total votes			157,000	100.00
	Democratic hold

District 2

Incumbent Republican Shelley Moore Capito defeated Democrat Mike Callaghan, a U.S. Attorney. This district covers the central part of the state.

West Virginia's 2nd congressional district election, 2006

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Shelley Moore Capito (inc.)	94,110	57.18
	Democratic	Mike Callaghan	70,470	42.82
Total votes			164,580	100.00
	Republican hold

District 3

Incumbent Democrat Nick Rahall defeated Republican Kim Wolfe, the Sheriff of Cabell County. This district covers the southern part of the state.

West Virginia's 3rd congressional district election, 2006

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Nick Rahall (inc.)	92,413	69.36
	Republican	Kim Wolfe	40,820	30.64
Total votes			133,233	100.00
	Democratic hold

References

1. http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electioninfo/index.aspx