1996 United States House of Representatives elections in West Virginia
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All 3 West Virginia seats to the United States House of Representatives |
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| Majority party | Minority party | | | | Party | Democratic | Republican | Last election | 3 | 0 | Seats won | 3 | 0 | Seat change | | | Popular vote | 458,435 | 63,933 | Percentage | 87.76% | 12.24% | Swing | 21.62% | 21.62% | |
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The 1996 United States House of Representatives elections in West Virginia were held on November 5, 1996, 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, 1996[1] |
Party | Votes | Percentage | Seats | +/– |
| Democratic | 458,435 | 87.76% | 3 | - |
| Republican | 63,933 | 12.24% | 0 | - |
Totals | 522,368 | 100.00% | 3 | — |
District 1
Incumbent Democrat Alan Mollohan was re-elected unopposed. This district covers the northern part of the state.
West Virginia's 1st congressional district election, 1996 Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | Alan Mollohan (incumbent) | 171,334 | 100.00 |
Total votes | 171,334 | 100.00 |
| Democratic hold |
District 2
Incumbent Democrat Bob Wise defeated Republican Greg Morris. This district covers the central part of the state.
West Virginia's 2nd congressional district election, 1996 Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | Bob Wise (incumbent) | 141,551 | 68.89 |
| Republican | Sally Anne Kay | 63,933 | 31.11 |
Total votes | 205,484 | 100.00 |
| Democratic hold |
District 3
Incumbent Democrat Nick Rahall was re-elected unopposed. This district covers the southern part of the state.
West Virginia's 3rd congressional district election, 1996 Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | Nick Rahall (incumbent) | 145,550 | 100.00 |
Total votes | 145,550 | 100.00 |
| Democratic hold |
References
- ^ "Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives".
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