United States House of Representatives elections in West Virginia, 1994

United States House of Representatives elections in West Virginia, 1994

November 8, 1994

All 3 West Virginia seats to the United States House of Representatives   Majority party Minority party   Party Democratic Republican Last election 3 0 Seats won 3 0 Seat change Popular vote 268,901 137,663 Percentage 66.14% 33.86% Swing 11.97% 11.97%

The 1994 United States House of Representatives elections in West Virginia were held on November 8, 1994 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, 1994[1]
Party		Votes	Percentage	Seats	+/–
	Democratic	268,901	66.14%	3	-
	Republican	137,663	33.86%	0	-
Totals		406,564	100.00%	3	—

District 1

Incumbent Democrat Alan Mollohan defeated Republican Sally Rossy Riley. This district covers the northern part of the state.

West Virginia's 1st congressional district election, 1994

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Alan Mollohan (inc.)	103,177	70.30
	Republican	Sally Rossy Riley	43,590	29.70
Total votes			146,767	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, 1994

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Bob Wise (inc.)	90,757	63.71
	Republican	Samuel A. Cravotta	51,691	36.29
Total votes			142,448	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, 1994

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Nick Rahall (inc.)	74,967	63.88
	Republican	Ben Waldman	42,382	36.12
Total votes			117,349	100.00
	Democratic hold

References

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