West Virginia House of Delegates District 17
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Jonathan Pinson Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Jonathan PinsonRepublican · Incumbent4 years since first winKathryn "Kat" WeilandDemocratic
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Jonathan Pinson (R) 100.0
- Last election
- Jonathan Pinson (Republican) was unopposed, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
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Left column: PinsonRight column: Weiland
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- LiberalCentristConservativePinsonNo published score for Weiland
- Races
- Won 3 of 3
- None listed
- Years since first win
- 4
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- Kathryn "Kat" WeilandDemocratic
- Jonathan PinsonIncumbentRepublican
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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
- 6,639
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
West Virginia House of Delegates District 17, 1974 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJonathan PinsonWonName as filed: Jonathan Adam Pinson Republican 6,639100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,083
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
West Virginia House of Delegates District 17, 1974 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJonathan PinsonWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Jonathan Adam Pinson Republican 4,083100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,921
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
West Virginia House of Delegates District 17, 1974 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMatthew RohrbachWon(incumbent) Republican 7,47139.5% DemocraticChad LovejoyWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,16732.6% DemocraticJeanette M. Rowsey Democratic 5,28327.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,372
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
West Virginia House of Delegates District 17, 1974 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticChad LovejoyWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,76829.8% RepublicanMatthew RohrbachWon(incumbent) Republican 5,75729.7% DemocraticJeanette M. Rowsey Democratic 4,18521.6% RepublicanJoyce W. Holland Republican 3,66218.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,599
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
West Virginia House of Delegates District 17, 1974 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMatthew RohrbachWon(incumbent) Republican 6,32232.3% DemocraticChad LovejoyWon Democratic 5,91130.2% RepublicanAnne Brockus Dandelet Republican 4,44422.7% DemocraticJoe M. Fincham Democratic 2,92214.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,726
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
West Virginia House of Delegates District 17, 1974 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMatthew RohrbachWon Republican 4,28229.1% DemocraticDoug ReynoldsWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,21228.6% DemocraticDale Stephens(incumbent) Democratic 3,51623.9% RepublicanJoyce W. Holland Republican 2,71618.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,869
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
West Virginia House of Delegates District 17, 1974 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDoug ReynoldsWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,19832.9% DemocraticDale StephensWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,55930.0% RepublicanMichael Ankrom Republican 4,49220.5% RepublicanJoyce W. Holland Republican 3,62016.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,418
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
West Virginia House of Delegates District 17, 1974 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRichard ThompsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,50952.4% DemocraticDon C. PerdueWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,90947.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,853
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
West Virginia House of Delegates District 17, 1974 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRichard ThompsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,10840.8% DemocraticDon PerdueWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,12135.9% RepublicanLisa Peana Republican 4,62423.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,201
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
West Virginia House of Delegates District 17, 1974 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRichard ThompsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,53839.0% DemocraticDon PerdueWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,16436.4% RepublicanLuiza Peana Republican 3,49924.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,668
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
West Virginia House of Delegates District 17, 1974 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDon PerdueWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,49434.4% DemocraticRichard ThompsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,41434.1% RepublicanLeslie Ramey Republican 4,33017.6% RepublicanMatt Stroud Republican 3,43013.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,905
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
West Virginia House of Delegates District 17, 1974 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRichard ThompsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,88041.0% DemocraticDon PerdueWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,87641.0% RepublicanJohn M. Smith Republican 2,14918.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,578
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
West Virginia House of Delegates District 17, 1974 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRichard ThompsonWon Democratic 4,578100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,522
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
West Virginia House of Delegates District 17, 1974 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJerry Michael DamronWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,522100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,384
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
West Virginia House of Delegates District 17, 1974 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJerry Michael DamronWon Democratic 4,384100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,451
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
West Virginia House of Delegates District 17, 1974 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKenneth AdkinsWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,451100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,775
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
West Virginia House of Delegates District 17, 1974 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKenneth AdkinsWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,775100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,994
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
West Virginia House of Delegates District 17, 1974 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDelores W. CookWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,41880.8% RepublicanRichard Dale Baldwin Republican 57619.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,237
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
West Virginia House of Delegates District 17, 1974 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDelores W. CookWon Democratic 5,237100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,399
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
West Virginia House of Delegates District 17, 1974 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert MullettWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,78581.9% RepublicanRobert Turner Republican 61418.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,996
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
West Virginia House of Delegates District 17, 1974 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert MullettWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,996100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,424
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
West Virginia House of Delegates District 17, 1974 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert MullettWon Democratic 5,424100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 837,235
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- Seats
- 13
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
West Virginia House of Delegates District 17, 1974 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJane H. TheilingWon Democratic 46,6435.6% DemocraticMartha WehrleWon(incumbent) Democratic 43,6285.2% DemocraticJohn Slack IIIWon Democratic 36,1994.3% RepublicanLeo KopelmanWon(incumbent) Republican 34,4034.1% DemocraticThomas A. KnightWon(incumbent) Democratic 34,3084.1% DemocraticDarrell E. HolmesWon(incumbent) Democratic 33,6894.0% DemocraticRoger W. TompkinsWon(incumbent) Democratic 33,6634.0% DemocraticRudy SeacristWon Democratic 33,5524.0% DemocraticLyle SattesWon(incumbent) Democratic 33,4814.0% RepublicanRuth GoldsmithWon Republican 32,9363.9% DemocraticWalton ShepherdWon(incumbent) Democratic 32,6023.9% DemocraticJune BledsoeWon Democratic 31,6763.8% RepublicanJohn WellsWon(incumbent) Republican 31,2893.7% DemocraticLeonard Underwood Democratic 31,2823.7% RepublicanPaul Trumbo Republican 30,5793.6% RepublicanWalter Price(incumbent) Republican 30,3963.6% RepublicanAnn Calvert Republican 30,3513.6% RepublicanSamuel Rubin(incumbent) Republican 29,8533.6% RepublicanCharlotte Lane(incumbent) Republican 29,7383.5% DemocraticHarry Newell Democratic 29,3103.5% RepublicanArch Schoonover Republican 29,0833.5% RepublicanJohn W. Biddle(incumbent) Republican 28,7853.4% DemocraticJames F. Humphreys Democratic 28,2203.4% RepublicanAlfred A. Lilly Republican 27,8683.3% RepublicanRoy B. Dunn Republican 27,7043.3% RepublicanJack B. Stanton Republican 25,9973.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 684,535
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- Seats
- 13
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
West Virginia House of Delegates District 17, 1974 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMartha G. WehrleWon(incumbent) Democratic 32,0094.7% RepublicanLeo KopelmanWon Republican 31,8264.7% RepublicanJohn WellsWon Republican 28,6664.2% DemocraticLyle SattesWon(incumbent) Democratic 28,3204.1% DemocraticThomas A. KnightWon Democratic 27,9384.1% DemocraticRoger W. TompkinsWon(incumbent) Democratic 27,8124.1% DemocraticWalton ShepherdWon(incumbent) Democratic 27,7594.1% RepublicanWalter PriceWon Republican 27,5494.0% DemocraticDarrell E. HolmesWon(incumbent) Democratic 27,1474.0% RepublicanCharlotte LaneWon Republican 27,0084.0% RepublicanSamuel RubinWon Republican 26,8053.9% RepublicanJohn W. BiddleWon Republican 26,7553.9% RepublicanGeorge WarnerWon Republican 25,9973.8% RepublicanRuth Goldsmith Republican 25,9383.8% RepublicanEric Nelson Republican 25,7013.8% DemocraticJohn Slack III(incumbent) Democratic 25,2393.7% RepublicanJoe Smith Republican 25,1763.7% RepublicanGlen A. Knapp Republican 24,8723.6% DemocraticJohn S. Governor IV Democratic 24,8483.6% DemocraticWilliam Dodd(incumbent) Democratic 24,8333.6% DemocraticC. Rudy Seacrist Democratic 24,4753.6% RepublicanHayward B. Hill Republican 24,4623.6% RepublicanRoy B. Dunn Republican 23,9813.5% DemocraticRoy Rogers Democratic 23,4553.4% DemocraticJune Bledsoe Democratic 23,1603.4% DemocraticJ. Edward Hafer Jr. Democratic 22,8043.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 971,510
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- Seats
- 13
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
West Virginia House of Delegates District 17, 1974 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMartha WehrleWon(incumbent) Democratic 51,3715.3% DemocraticLarry SonisWon(incumbent) Democratic 50,9625.3% DemocraticJohn BoettnerWon(incumbent) Democratic 50,8585.2% DemocraticJack CanfieldWon(incumbent) Democratic 48,8825.0% DemocraticLyle SattesWon(incumbent) Democratic 47,9464.9% DemocraticLeon CopelandWon(incumbent) Democratic 47,7594.9% DemocraticWalton ShepherdWon(incumbent) Democratic 47,3444.9% DemocraticJohn Slack IIIWon Democratic 46,3144.8% DemocraticDarrell E. HolmesWon(incumbent) Democratic 46,2024.8% DemocraticHelaine RotginWon Democratic 45,0684.6% DemocraticE. M. JohnsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 44,4214.6% DemocraticRoger W. TompkinsWon(incumbent) Democratic 43,8244.5% DemocraticWilliam DoddWon Democratic 43,2854.5% RepublicanLeo Kopelman Republican 36,9513.8% RepublicanSamuel Rubin Republican 30,1763.1% RepublicanEric Nelson Republican 29,5633.0% RepublicanWalter Price Republican 29,1753.0% RepublicanRuth Goldsmith Republican 28,9563.0% RepublicanJohn S. Lerose Republican 27,6122.8% RepublicanCharles E. Pettry Republican 26,2732.7% RepublicanE. J. Harrod Republican 26,1102.7% RepublicanWilliam A. Morton Republican 25,1852.6% RepublicanRoy B. Dunn Republican 25,0892.6% RepublicanDavid T. Holcomb Republican 24,5472.5% RepublicanJohn A. Stevens Republican 23,9092.5% RepublicanIrving Bowman Republican 23,7282.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 641,548
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- Seats
- 13
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
West Virginia House of Delegates District 17, 1974 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHarold E. GivenWon(incumbent) Democratic 33,7485.3% DemocraticLarry SonisWon Democratic 32,4325.1% DemocraticMartha WehrleWon Democratic 32,0525.0% DemocraticJohn BoettnerWon Democratic 30,4354.7% DemocraticJ. Kemp McLaughlinWon Democratic 30,0674.7% DemocraticLyle SattesWon Democratic 29,7804.6% DemocraticE. M. JohnsonWon Democratic 29,4674.6% DemocraticDarrell E. HolmesWon Democratic 29,3624.6% DemocraticJack CanfieldWon Democratic 29,2774.6% DemocraticRoger W. TompkinsWon Democratic 29,2204.5% DemocraticWalton ShepherdWon Democratic 28,2184.4% DemocraticLeon CopelandWon Democratic 27,6094.3% DemocraticJohn PayneWon Democratic 25,9824.0% RepublicanLeo Kopelman(incumbent) Republican 22,3623.5% RepublicanJames Clay Jeter(incumbent) Republican 22,2613.5% RepublicanThomas E. Potter(incumbent) Republican 22,0713.4% RepublicanJames Copenhaver(incumbent) Republican 21,2043.3% RepublicanW. C. Field(incumbent) Republican 20,9023.3% RepublicanJean S. Holt(incumbent) Republican 19,2693.0% RepublicanDoris Crigger Republican 19,1213.0% RepublicanGary A. King Republican 18,9743.0% RepublicanSamuel Rubin Republican 18,6942.9% RepublicanPaul Zakaib(incumbent) Republican 18,2882.9% RepublicanLucille E. Gillespie Republican 18,0572.8% RepublicanW. W. Chambers Republican 16,3872.5% RepublicanRoy B. Dunn Republican 16,3092.5%
- 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:17
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), DIME (ODC-BY), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026