State Senate elections of the U.S. state of West Virginia
The 2020 West Virginia Senate elections were held on November 3, 2020, as part of the biennial United States elections. Seventeen of the 34 West Virginia state senators stood for election. West Virginia Senate districts each have two elected representatives.
Retirements
Four incumbents did not run for re-election in 2020. Those incumbents are:
Republicans
- District 10: Kenny Mann: Retiring
Democrats
- District 7: Paul Hardesty: Retiring
- District 13: Roman Prezioso: Retiring
- District 17: Corey Palumbo: Retiring
Incumbents defeated
In primary elections
Three incumbents were defeated in the June 9 primaries, the same number as were defeated in the 2018 primaries. Senator Mitch Carmichael (R) was one of the three incumbents defeated. As president of the state Senate, Carmichael also served as the lieutenant governor of West Virginia.
Republicans
- District 4: Mitch Carmichael lost renomination to Amy Nichole Grady.
- District 9: Sue Cline lost renomination to David Stover.
- District 11: John Pitsenbarger lost renomination to Robert Karnes.
In the general election
Democrat
- District 12: Doug Facemire lost to Patrick Martin.
Predictions
Results summary
Votes, of total, by party
Republican (61.81%)
Democratic (36.14%)
Libertarian (0.71%)
All results are certified by the Secretary of State of West Virginia.
Results[2] |
Party | Votes | Seats |
Votes | % | | Total before | Up | Won | Total after | ± |
Republican Party | | 456,726 | 61.81 | | 20 | 11 | 14 | | 3 |
Democratic Party | | 267,073 | 36.14 | | 14 | 6 | 3 | | 3 |
Mountain Party | | 10,324 | 1.34 | | 0 | 0 | 0 | | |
Libertarian Party | | 5,307 | 0.71 | | 0 | 0 | 0 | | |
Popular vote | | | | Republican | | 61.81% | Democratic | | 36.14% | Mountain | | 1.34% | Libertarian | | 0.71% | |
Senate seats | | | | Republican | | 67.64% | Democratic | | 32.35% | |
Senate president election
On January 13, 2021, the West Virginia Senate convened to elect a president for the 85th Legislature. Republican leader and incumbent president Mitch Carmichael lost renomination, leaving the presidency open to a new senator. Senator Craig Blair was nominated by fellow 15th district member Charles Trump, and was seconded by Eric Tarr. On a motion of Senator Stephen Baldwin, nominations for the presidency were closed, and Senator Blair was elected by acclamation to the office of Senate President.
Close races
District | Winner | Margin |
District 11 | Republican | 2.6% |
District 16 | Republican | 4.4% |
District 1 | Republican | 6.2% |
District 5 | Democratic | 6.8% |
District 17 | Republican (flip) | 7.4% |
District 8 | Democratic | 11.6% |
District 7 | Republican (flip) | 12.4% |
District 13 | Democratic | 13.6% |
District 12 | Republican (flip) | 14.0% |
Summary of results by State Senate District
Detailed results by State Senate District
District 1
Republican primary
Republican primary[3] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Ryan Weld (incumbent) | 7,088 | 64.5% |
| Republican | Jack Newbrough | 3,904 | 35.5% |
Total votes | 10,992 | 100.0% |
Democratic primary
Democratic primary Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | Randy Swartzmiller | 10,995 | 100.0% |
Total votes | 10,995 | 100.0% |
General election
West Virginia's 1st Senate district General Election, 2020 Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Ryan Weld (incumbent) | 23,593 | 53.1% |
| Democratic | Randy Swartzmiller | 20,836 | 46.9% |
Total votes | 44,429 | 100.0% |
| Republican hold |
District 2
Republican primary
Republican primary[4] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Mike Maroney (incumbent) | 7,835 | 61.5% |
| Republican | Elijah Dean | 4,904 | 38.5% |
Total votes | 12,739 | 100.0% |
Democratic primary
Democratic primary Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | Josh Gary | 5,663 | 51.3% |
| Democratic | Carla Jones | 5,379 | 48.7% |
Total votes | 11,042 | 100.0% |
General election
West Virginia's 2nd Senate district General Election, 2020 Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Mike Maroney (incumbent) | 24,761 | 56.2% |
| Democratic | Josh Gary | 19,269 | 43.8% |
Total votes | 44,030 | 100.0% |
| Republican hold |
District 3
Republican primary
Republican primary[5] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Donna Boley (incumbent) | 10,628 | 100.0% |
Total votes | 10,628 | 100.0% |
Democratic primary
Democratic primary Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | Robert Wilson Jr. | 6,840 | 100.0% |
Total votes | 6,840 | 100.0% |
General election
West Virginia's 3rd Senate district General Election, 2020 Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Donna Boley (incumbent) | 29,630 | 66.3% |
| Democratic | Robert Wilson Jr. | 11,706 | 26.2% |
| Libertarian | Travis Shultz | 3,363 | 7.5% |
Total votes | 44,699 | 100.0% |
| Republican hold |
District 4
Republican primary
Republican primary[6] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Amy Nichole Grady | 6,402 | 39.1% |
| Republican | Mitch Carmichael (incumbent) | 5,726 | 34.9% |
| Republican | Jim Butler | 4,265 | 26.0% |
Total votes | 16,393 | 100.0% |
Democratic primary
Democratic primary Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | Bruce Ashworth | 9,096 | 100.0% |
Total votes | 9,096 | 100.0% |
General election
West Virginia's 4th Senate district General Election, 2020 Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Amy Nichole Grady | 33,206 | 70.7% |
| Democratic | Bruce Ashworth | 11,885 | 25.3% |
| Libertarian | Loyd Butcher | 1,895 | 4.0% |
Total votes | 46,986 | 100.0% |
| Republican hold |
District 5
West Virginia's 5th Senate district General Election, 2020 Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | Robert H. Plymale (incumbent) | 22,349 | 53.4% |
| Republican | Charles Shaffer | 19,478 | 46.6% |
Total votes | 41,827 | 100.0% |
| Democratic hold |
District 6
West Virginia's 6th Senate district General Election, 2020 Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Chandler Swope (incumbent) | 33,553 | 100.0% |
Total votes | 33,553 | 100.0% |
| Republican hold |
District 7
West Virginia's 7th Senate district General Election, 2020 Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Rupie Phillips | 20,484 | 56.2% |
| Democratic | Ralph Rodighiero | 15,965 | 43.8% |
Total votes | 36,449 | 100.0% |
| Republican gain from Democratic |
District 8
West Virginia's 8th Senate district General Election, 2020 Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | Glenn Jeffries (incumbent) | 23,243 | 55.8% |
| Republican | Kathie Hess Crouse | 18,427 | 44.2% |
Total votes | 41,670 | 100.0% |
| Democratic hold |
District 9
West Virginia's 9th Senate district General Election, 2020 Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | David Stover | 35,141 | 100.0% |
Total votes | 35,141 | 100.0% |
| Republican hold |
District 10
West Virginia's 10th Senate district General Election, 2020 Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Jack Woodrum | 25,191 | 58.6% |
| Democratic | William Laird IV | 17,812 | 41.4% |
Total votes | 43,003 | 100.0% |
| Republican hold |
District 11
West Virginia's 11th Senate district General Election, 2020 Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Robert Karnes | 23,229 | 51.3% |
| Democratic | Denise Campbell | 22,018 | 48.7% |
Total votes | 45,247 | 100.0% |
| Republican hold |
District 12
West Virginia's 12th Senate district General Election, 2020 Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Patrick Martin | 26,066 | 57.0% |
| Democratic | Doug Facemire (incumbent) | 19,699 | 43.0% |
Total votes | 45,765 | 100.0% |
| Republican gain from Democratic |
District 13
West Virginia's 13th Senate district General Election, 2020 Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | Mike Caputo | 25,870 | 56.8% |
| Republican | Rebecca Polis | 20,178 | 43.2% |
Total votes | 46,048 | 100.0% |
| Democratic hold |
District 14
West Virginia's 14th Senate district General Election, 2020 Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Randy Smith (incumbent) | 35,191 | 72.6% |
| Democratic | David Childers | 13,254 | 27.3% |
Total votes | 48,455 | 100.0% |
| Republican hold |
District 15
West Virginia's 15th Senate district General Election, 2020 Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Craig Blair (incumbent) | 41,560 | 80.1% |
| Mountain | Donald Kinnie | 10,324 | 19.9% |
Total votes | 51,884 | 100.0% |
| Republican hold |
District 16
West Virginia's 16th Senate district General Election, 2020 Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Patricia Rucker (incumbent) | 24,928 | 52.2% |
| Democratic | Pete Dougherty | 22,803 | 47.8% |
Total votes | 47,731 | 100.0% |
| Republican hold |
District 17
West Virginia's 17th Senate district General Election, 2020 Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Eric Nelson | 23,584 | 53.7% |
| Democratic | Andrew Robinson | 20,364 | 46.3% |
Total votes | 43,948 | 100.0% |
| Republican gain from Democratic |
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