United States House of Representatives elections in West Virginia, 2002
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All 3 West Virginia seats to the United States House of Representatives |
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Majority party |
Minority party |
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Party |
Democratic |
Republican |
Last election |
2 |
1 |
Seats won |
2 |
1 |
Seat change |
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Popular vote |
264,124 |
135,505 |
Percentage |
66.04% |
33.88% |
Swing |
6.52% |
15.12% |
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The 2002 United States House of Representatives elections in West Virginia were held on November 5, 2002 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, 2002[1] |
Party |
Votes |
Percentage |
Seats |
+/– |
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Democratic |
264,124 |
66.04% |
2 |
— |
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Republican |
135,505 |
33.88% |
1 |
— |
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Write-ins |
320 |
0.08% |
0 |
— |
Totals |
399,949 |
100.00% |
3 |
— |
District 1
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Incumbent Democrat Alan Mollohan was re-elected unnopposed. This district covers the northern part of the state.
West Virginia's 1st congressional district election, 2002 |
Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
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Democratic |
Alan Mollohan (inc.) |
110,941 |
99.71 |
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write-ins |
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320 |
0.29 |
Total votes |
111,261 |
100.00 |
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Democratic hold |
District 2
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Incumbent Republican Shelley Moore Capito defeated Democrat Jim Humphreys. This district covers the central part of the state.
District 3
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Incumbent Democrat Nick Rahall defeated Republican Paul Chapman. This district covers the southern part of the state.
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