United States House of Representatives elections in West Virginia, 1992

United States House of Representatives elections in West Virginia, 1992

November 3, 1992

All 3 West Virginia seats to the United States House of Representatives   Majority party Minority party   Party Democratic Republican Last election 4 0 Seats won 3 0 Seat change 1 Popular vote 439,191 123,114 Percentage 78.11% 21.89%

The 1992 United States House of Representatives elections in West Virginia were held on November 3, 1992 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, 1992[1]
Party		Votes	Percentage	Seats	+/–
	Democratic	439,191	78.11%	3	-1
	Republican	123,114	21.89%	0	-
Totals		562,305	100.00%	3	-1

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, 1992

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Alan Mollohan (inc.)	172,924	100.00
Total votes			172,924	100.00
	Democratic hold

District 2

Incumbent Democrat Bob Wise defeated Republican Samuel A. Cravotta. This district covers the central part of the state.

West Virginia's 2nd congressional district election, 1992

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Bob Wise (inc.)	143,988	70.90
	Republican	Samuel A. Cravotta	59,102	29.10
Total votes			203,090	100.00
	Democratic hold

District 3

Incumbent Democrat Nick Rahall defeated Republican Ben Waldman. This district covers the southern part of the state.

West Virginia's 3rd congressional district election, 1992

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Nick Rahall (inc.)	122,279	65.64
	Republican	Ben Waldman	64,012	34.36
Total votes			186,291	100.00
	Democratic hold

References

1. http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electioninfo/index.aspx