West Virginia House of Delegates District 12
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Vernon Criss Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Charles D. HartzogRepublicanDennis V. RempelDemocratic
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general (different candidates): Vernon Criss (R) 100.0
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- Dennis V. RempelDemocratic
- Charles D. HartzogRepublican
- Stephen Thomas SmithLibertarianfiled
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- Last election
- Vernon Criss (Republican) was unopposed, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 3 candidates
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The current holder, Vernon Criss, is not on the candidate list.
- Dennis V. RempelDemocratic
- Charles D. HartzogRepublican
- Stephen Thomas SmithLibertarianfiled
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Source: candidates.wvsos.gov, dated Oct 28
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Official results for West Virginia
History (26 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 4,847
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
West Virginia House of Delegates District 12, 1974 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanVernon CrissWon Republican 4,847100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,958
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
West Virginia House of Delegates District 12, 1974 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanVernon CrissWon(incumbent) Republican 2,46762.3% DemocraticJonathan Defibaugh Democratic 1,19630.2% LibertarianStephen Thomas Smith Libertarian 2957.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,959
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
West Virginia House of Delegates District 12, 1974 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSteve WestfallWon(incumbent) Republican 6,959100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,173
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
West Virginia House of Delegates District 12, 1974 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSteve WestfallWon(incumbent) Republican 3,48256.4% DemocraticMissy Morris Democratic 2,69143.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,419
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
West Virginia House of Delegates District 12, 1974 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSteve WestfallWon(incumbent) Republican 3,85652.0% DemocraticMissy Morris Democratic 3,56348.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,007
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
West Virginia House of Delegates District 12, 1974 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSteve WestfallWon(incumbent) Republican 2,88457.6% DemocraticMichael Bright Democratic 2,12342.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,924
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
West Virginia House of Delegates District 12, 1974 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSteve WestfallWon Republican 3,44249.7% DemocraticJo Boggess Phillips Democratic 3,13145.2% OtherJustin Johnson Other 3515.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,644
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
West Virginia House of Delegates District 12, 1974 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMitchell Brian CarmichaelWon(incumbent) Republican 3,38350.9% DemocraticJo Boggess Phillips Democratic 3,26149.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,395
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
West Virginia House of Delegates District 12, 1974 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMitch B. CarmichaelWon(incumbent) Republican 4,45453.1% DemocraticJo Boggess Phillips Democratic 3,94146.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,495
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
West Virginia House of Delegates District 12, 1974 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMitch B. CarmichaelWon(incumbent) Republican 4,06362.6% DemocraticSteve Nicholas Democratic 2,43237.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,802
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
West Virginia House of Delegates District 12, 1974 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMitch B. CarmichaelWon(incumbent) Republican 5,94467.5% DemocraticCorbon Siders Democratic 2,85832.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,028
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
West Virginia House of Delegates District 12, 1974 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMitch B. CarmichaelWon(incumbent) Republican 3,96965.8% DemocraticCarroll E. Jett Democratic 2,05934.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,720
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
West Virginia House of Delegates District 12, 1974 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMitch B. CarmichaelWon Republican 4,58459.4% DemocraticMike Dunlap Democratic 3,13640.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,329
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
West Virginia House of Delegates District 12, 1974 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKaren FacemyerWon(incumbent) Republican 3,03356.9% DemocraticCarroll E. Jett Democratic 2,29643.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,216
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
West Virginia House of Delegates District 12, 1974 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKaren FacemyerWon(incumbent) Republican 3,71151.4% DemocraticGinny Starcher Democratic 3,50548.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,953
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
West Virginia House of Delegates District 12, 1974 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKaren FacemyerWon(incumbent) Republican 2,76155.7% DemocraticCarroll E. Jett Democratic 2,19244.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,665
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
West Virginia House of Delegates District 12, 1974 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKaren FacemyerWon Republican 4,06953.1% DemocraticLarry Lacorte Jr. Democratic 3,59646.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 63,773
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- Seats
- 4
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
West Virginia House of Delegates District 12, 1974 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBen VestWon Democratic 10,23816.1% DemocraticPatricia WhiteWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,93415.6% DemocraticDeborah F. PhillipsWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,90715.5% RepublicanHarriet LenhartWon Republican 8,84213.9% DemocraticCharles H. Damron(incumbent) Democratic 8,68613.6% RepublicanDana T. Brown Republican 8,62213.5% RepublicanMary E. House Republican 7,54411.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 98,315
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- Seats
- 4
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
West Virginia House of Delegates District 12, 1974 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPatricia WhiteWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,37815.6% DemocraticDeborah F. PhillipsWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,49714.8% DemocraticCharles H. DamronWon Democratic 12,76013.0% DemocraticLydia D. LongWon Democratic 12,68412.9% RepublicanJohn H. Reed III(incumbent) Republican 12,53412.8% RepublicanMike Hall Republican 11,57311.8% RepublicanP. E. McDermitt Republican 9,6379.8% RepublicanMary E. House Republican 9,2529.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 70,032
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- Seats
- 4
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
West Virginia House of Delegates District 12, 1974 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPatricia WhiteWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,37714.8% DemocraticDeborah F. PhillipsWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,88514.1% DemocraticWilliam J. ArtripWon Democratic 9,69913.8% RepublicanJohn H. Reed IIIWon(incumbent) Republican 9,13313.0% DemocraticCharles H. Damron Democratic 8,63812.3% RepublicanMike Hall Republican 8,40212.0% RepublicanP. E. McDermitt Republican 7,06310.1% RepublicanRichard Patton Republican 6,8359.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 107,324
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- Seats
- 4
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
West Virginia House of Delegates District 12, 1974 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPatricia WhiteWon Democratic 15,33114.3% RepublicanJohn H. Reed IIIWon Republican 14,12913.2% DemocraticDeborah F. PhillipsWon Democratic 13,93813.0% DemocraticJames M. CaseyWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,93513.0% RepublicanWilliam Hall Republican 13,53112.6% DemocraticWilliam J. Artrip(incumbent) Democratic 13,17712.3% RepublicanP. E. McDermitt Republican 11,91211.1% RepublicanJudson McCormick Republican 11,37110.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 85,923
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- Seats
- 4
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
West Virginia House of Delegates District 12, 1974 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCharles H. DamronWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,78014.9% DemocraticJoan McCallisterWon Democratic 12,71914.8% DemocraticJames M. CaseyWon Democratic 12,01614.0% DemocraticWilliam J. ArtripWon Democratic 11,52213.4% RepublicanJohn H. Reed III Republican 10,30712.0% RepublicanWill J. Wellman Republican 9,45111.0% RepublicanDempsey L. Barnett Republican 9,07910.6% RepublicanRobert F. Hoffman Republican 8,0499.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,740
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
West Virginia House of Delegates District 12, 1974 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRichard ThompsonWon Democratic 9,03038.0% DemocraticLucian FryWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,46535.7% RepublicanGarry P. Adkins Republican 6,24526.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,872
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
West Virginia House of Delegates District 12, 1974 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBurnie Roger CrabtreeWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,22652.4% DemocraticLucian FryWon Democratic 5,64647.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,012
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
West Virginia House of Delegates District 12, 1974 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBurnie Roger CrabtreeWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,75051.3% DemocraticFox FryWon Democratic 9,26248.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,408
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
West Virginia House of Delegates District 12, 1974 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWalter RollinsWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,99741.6% DemocraticBurnie Roger CrabtreeWon Democratic 5,64939.2% RepublicanJohn Wesley Ray Republican 2,76219.2%
- 2024: MEDSL 2024 official precinct returns (individual_states zips), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns; not an official source
- 1974 to 2022: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns; not an official source
Last contest in this district on file: 2024.
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Sources: Census TIGERweb Legislative MapServer (120th CDs layer 0, 119th CDs layer 4, 2026 SLD upper layer 1 and lower layer 2) (US Census Bureau, public domain), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; Open Civic Data division identifiers (census_autogenerated us_sldl/us_sldu and openstates state files); also (sld-recent.json): Open Civic Data division identifiers (country-us) (CC0 (repository); also (sld-recent.json): CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; Open States people (current) CSVs (CC0-1.0 (Open States people data)), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by Open States volunteers and staff (rosters from state legislature sites) from official returns, not an official source; MEDSL 2024 official precinct returns (individual_states zips) (Not stated in the GitHub repository (an earlier label said "MIT (repo)", which the repository does not support). MEDSL's Harvard Dataverse records are CC0 1.0, but these GitHub files were not checksum-matched to the Dataverse files, so CC0 is not claimed for them.), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns, not an official source; State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse) (CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns, not an official source.
District id: ocd-division/country:us/state:wv/sldl:12
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026