United States House of Representatives elections in West Virginia, 2006

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United States House of Representatives elections in West Virginia, 2006
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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 Steady Steady
Popular vote 263,822 190,893
Percentage 58.01% 41.97%
Swing Increase0.45% Decrease0.02%
Elections in West Virginia
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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

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See also: West Virginia's 1st congressional district

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

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Main article: West Virginia's 2nd congressional district election, 2006

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See also: West Virginia's 2nd congressional district

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

United States House of Representatives, West Virginia District 3 map.png

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See also: West Virginia's 3rd congressional district

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
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