The 2022 West Virginia Senate elections were held on November 8, 2022, and elected 17 of the chamber's 34 members. This coincided with elections in the House of Delegates, and the election of West Virginia's two representatives. Following the 2020 census, this was the first West Virginia Senate election held after redistricting. Primary elections were held on May 10, 2022.[1]
Retirements
Three members of the West Virginia Senate - two Democrats, and one Republican, did not run for re-election.
Democrats
- District 12: Mike Romano retired to run for Harrison County Commission.[2]
- District 13: Bob Beach retired.[3]
Republicans
- District 14: David Sypolt retired.[4]
Incumbents defeated
In primaries
Democrats
- District 1: Owens Brown lost renomination to former delegate Randy Swartzmiller.
In general elections
Democrats
- District 7: Ron Stollings lost re-election to Mike Stuart.
- District 8: Richard Lindsay lost re-election to Mark Hunt.
- District 10: Stephen Baldwin lost re-election to Vince Deeds.
- District 16: Hannah Geffert lost re-election to Jason Barrett.
Seats for Election
In the West Virginia Senate, two members are elected from each of the 17 districts in staggered, four year terms. In the 2022 cycle, nine Republican-held seats and eight Democrat-held seats were open for election. The names of members whose seats were up for election and their winning candidates are below.
Predictions
Senate President Election
The 2023 West Virginia Senate Presidential election will be held on January 11, 2023.
On August 31, 2022, Republican senator and former chair of the Senate Education Committee Patricia Rucker announced that she would challenge incumbent president Craig Blair in the election.[6] On November 22, Rucker withdrew her bid.[7]
On December 4, 2022, Blair was renominated as President of the Senate unopposed.[8]
At the convening of the 86th Legislature on January 11, 2023, Blair was re-elected by acclamation.
Overview
In 2022, the Democrats, though defending fewer seats than the Republicans, had the majority of their caucus up for re-election, leaving them vulnerable to Republicans. Of the eight seats held by Democrats going into the election, all but one elected Republicans.
Popular vote | | | | Republican | | 67.01% | Democratic | | 28.64% | Libertarian | | 2.99% | Up. WV | | 1.12% | |
Senate seats | | | | Republican | | 88.24% | Democratic | | 11.76% | |
Appointments
During West Virginia's 85th Legislature (2021-2022), two senators resigned from their positions. According to §3-10-5 of West Virginia Code, vacancies in the Senate are filled through appointment by the Governor of one of three candidates chosen by the executive committee of the outgoing member's party.[9] Below is a list of appointments made during the 85th Legislature.
Close races
District | Winner | Margin |
District 13 | Republican (flip) | 0.5% |
District 5 | Democratic | 7.9% |
District 8 | Republican (flip) | 13.5% |
List of districts
District 1 • District 2 • District 3 • District 4 • District 5 • District 6 • District 7 • District 8 • District 9 • District 10 • District 11 • District 12 • District 13 • District 14 • District 15 • District 16 • District 17 |
District 1
Incumbent Owens Brown was appointed in 2021.
General election
District 2
Incumbent Charles Clements was first elected in 2016.
Democratic primary results Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | Eric Hayhurst | 4,765 | 100.0 |
Total votes | 4,765 | 100.0 |
General election
District 3
Incumbent Michael Azinger was first elected in 2016.
Democratic primary results Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | Jody Murphy | 4,077 | 100.0 |
Total votes | 4,077 | 100.0 |
General election
District 4
Incumbent Eric Tarr was first elected in 2018.
Republican primary results Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Eric Tarr (incumbent) | 7,562 | 100.0 |
Total votes | 7,562 | 100.0 |
General election
West Virginia's 4th Senate district, 2022 Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Eric Tarr (incumbent) | 21,059 | 100.0 |
Total votes | 21,059 | 100.0 |
| Republican hold |
District 5
Incumbent Mike Woelfel was first elected in 2014.
Republican primary results Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Melissa Clark | 3,916 | 100.0 |
Total votes | 3,916 | 100.0 |
Democratic primary results Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | Mike Woelfel (incumbent) | 5,063 | 100.0 |
Total votes | 5,063 | 100.0 |
General election
District 6
Incumbent Mark Maynard was first elected in 2014.
Democratic primary results Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | Tiffany Clemins | 2,339 | 100.0 |
Total votes | 2,339 | 100.0 |
General election
District 7
Incumbent Ron Stollings was first elected in 2006.
Republican primary results Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Mike Stuart | 2,487 | 52.2 |
| Republican | Chad McCormick | 2,278 | 47.8 |
Total votes | 4,765 | 100.0 |
Democratic primary results Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | Ron Stollings (incumbent) | 4,962 | 100.0 |
Total votes | 4,962 | 100.0 |
General election
District 8
Incumbent Richard Lindsay was first elected in 2018.
Democratic primary results Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | Richard Lindsay (incumbent) | 5,100 | 100.0 |
Total votes | 5,100 | 100.0 |
General election
West Virginia's 8th Senate district, 2022 Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Mark Hunt | 14,615 | 56.8 |
| Democratic | Richard Lindsay (incumbent) | 11,136 | 43.2 |
Total votes | 25,751 | 100.0 |
| Republican gain from Democratic |
District 9
Incumbent Rollan Roberts was first elected in 2018.
General election
West Virginia's 9th Senate district, 2022 Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Rollan Roberts (incumbent) | 18,540 | 78.1 |
| Libertarian | Kari Woodson | 5,194 | 21.9 |
Total votes | 23,734 | 100.0 |
| Republican hold |
District 10
Incumbent Stephen Baldwin was appointed in 2017.
Republican primary results Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Vince Deeds | 4,964 | 48.9 |
| Republican | Mike Steadham | 4,265 | 42.0 |
| Republican | Thomas Perkins | 931 | 9.1 |
Total votes | 10,160 | 100.0 |
Democratic primary results Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | Stephen Baldwin (incumbent) | 6,210 | 100.0 |
Total votes | 6,210 | 100.0 |
General election
West Virginia's 10th Senate district, 2022 Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Vince Deeds | 18,954 | 58.7 |
| Democratic | Stephen Baldwin (incumbent) | 12,250 | 37.9 |
| Independent | Aaron Ransom | 1,085 | 3.4 |
Total votes | 32,289 | 100.0 |
| Republican gain from Democratic |
District 11
Incumbent Bill Hamilton was first elected in 2018.
Republican primary results Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Bill Hamilton (incumbent) | 7,091 | 100.0 |
Total votes | 7,091 | 100.0 |
General election
West Virginia's 11th Senate district, 2022 Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Bill Hamilton (incumbent) | 23,105 | 100.0 |
Total votes | 23,105 | 100.0 |
| Republican hold |
District 12
Incumbent Mike Romano was first elected in 2014. He retired, leaving an open seat.
Republican primary results Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Ben Queen | 6,723 | 100.0 |
Total votes | 6,723 | 100.0 |
General election
West Virginia's 12th Senate district, 2022 Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Ben Queen | 18,711 | 68.7 |
| Libertarian | Austin Lynch | 8,529 | 31.3 |
| Write-in | 8 | 0.0 |
Total votes | 27,248 | 100.0 |
| Republican hold |
District 13
Incumbent Bob Beach was first elected in 2010. He retired, leaving an open seat.
Democratic primary results Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | Barbara Fleischauer | 5,366 | 82.5 |
| Democratic | Rich Jacobs | 1,140 | 17.5 |
Total votes | 6,506 | 100.0 |
General election
West Virginia's 13th Senate district, 2022 Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Mike Oliverio | 13,495 | 50.3 |
| Democratic | Barbara Fleischauer | 13,342 | 49.7 |
Total votes | 26,837 | 100.0 |
| Republican gain from Democratic |
District 14
Incumbent David Sypolt was first elected in 2006. He retired, leaving an open seat.
Democratic primary results Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | Amanda Pitzer | 3,226 | 100.0 |
Total votes | 3,226 | 100.0 |
General election
West Virginia's 14th Senate district, 2022 Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Jay Taylor | 21,910 | 76.2 |
| Democratic | Amanda Pitzer | 6,855 | 23.8 |
Total votes | 28,765 | 100.0 |
| Republican hold |
District 15
Incumbent Charles Trump was first elected in 2014.
Republican primary results Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Charles Trump (incumbent) | 7,564 | 100.0 |
Total votes | 7,564 | 100.0 |
West Virginia's 15th Senate district, 2022 Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Charles Trump (incumbent) | 21,137 | 80.4 |
| Upwising WV | Robin Mills | 5,148 | 19.6 |
Total votes | 26,285 | 100.0 |
| Republican hold |
District 16
Incumbent Hannah Geffert was appointed in 2021. She initially did not file for re-election, but changed her mind and entered the race.[12]
Republican primary results Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Jason Barrett | 4,488 | 54.7 |
| Republican | Renee Wibly | 3,715 | 45.3 |
Total votes | 8,203 | 100.0 |
General election
District 17
Incumbent Tom Takubo was first elected in 2014.
Republican primary results Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Tom Takubo (incumbent) | 4,263 | 71.1 |
| Republican | Terry Burns | 1,732 | 28.9 |
Total votes | 5,995 | 100.0 |
Democratic primary results Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | Samuel Wood | 4,663 | 100.0 |
Total votes | 4,663 | 100.0 |
General election
References
- ^ "2022 Elections Calendar" (PDF). West Virginia Secretary of State. May 10, 2021. Archived (PDF) from the original on October 5, 2021. Retrieved December 29, 2021.
- ^ Staff Reports. "Making it official: State Sen. Mike Romano won't run for re-election, but will instead seek Harrison County Commission seat". WV News. Retrieved February 7, 2022.
- ^ Wilson, Dave (October 12, 2021). "Senator Bob Beach will not seek re-election in 2022". WV MetroNews. Retrieved February 7, 2022.
- ^ WRITER, Theresa Marthey STAFF. "Sen. Sypolt won't seek re-election". WV News. Retrieved February 7, 2022.
- ^ Jacobson, Louis (May 19, 2022). "The Battle for State Legislatures". Retrieved May 19, 2022.
- ^ "Rucker Mounting Challenge to Blair for West Virginia Senate Presidency". theintelligencer.net. Retrieved September 2, 2022.
- ^ McElhinny, Brad (November 22, 2022). "Senator Rucker announces she will withdraw from challenge of Senate president". WV MetroNews. Retrieved November 23, 2022.
- ^ "W.Va. Senate President Blair, House Speaker Hanshaw maintain leadership roles". theintelligencer.net. Retrieved December 5, 2022.
- ^ "West Virginia Code 3-10-5". West Virginia Code. Retrieved April 18, 2022.
- ^ "Gov. Justice appoints Geffert to Senate in District 16". governor.wv.gov. Retrieved September 10, 2022.
- ^ "Gov. Justice appoints Brown to Senate in District 1". governor.wv.gov. Retrieved September 10, 2022.
- ^ "Senator Hannah Geffert Says She's Will be on the Ballot in November". Morgan County USA. March 2, 2022. Retrieved September 15, 2022.
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