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West Virginia House District 26
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Matthew Rohrbach Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Matthew RohrbachRepublican · Incumbent4 years since first win on file
One candidate on the printed ballot.
- Last election
- Matthew Rohrbach (Republican) was unopposed, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 1 candidate
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- Matthew RohrbachIncumbentRepublican
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Official results for West Virginia
History (26 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 6,046
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
West Virginia House of Delegates District 26, 1974 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMatthew RohrbachWon Republican 6,046100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,076
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
West Virginia House of Delegates District 26, 1974 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMatthew RohrbachWon(incumbent) Republican 2,87756.7% DemocraticSydnee Smirl McElroy Democratic 2,19943.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,467
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
West Virginia House of Delegates District 26, 1974 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEd EvansWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,76850.6% RepublicanWes R. Payne Republican 2,69949.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,041
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
West Virginia House of Delegates District 26, 1974 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEd EvansWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,44960.6% RepublicanDavid Cox Republican 1,59239.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,248
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
West Virginia House of Delegates District 26, 1974 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEd EvansWon Democratic 3,16460.3% RepublicanBrian Harrison Republican 2,08439.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 1,844
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
West Virginia House of Delegates District 26, 1974 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticClif MooreWon(incumbent) Democratic 1,844100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,847
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
West Virginia House of Delegates District 26, 1974 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticClif MooreWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,847100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,001
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
West Virginia House of Delegates District 26, 1974 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGerald L. CrosierWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,80556.1% RepublicanRoy Gale Cooper Republican 2,19643.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,346
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
West Virginia House of Delegates District 26, 1974 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGerald L. CrosierWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,346100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,676
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
West Virginia House of Delegates District 26, 1974 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGerald L. CrosierWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,57055.0% RepublicanDuane Miller Republican 2,10645.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,200
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
West Virginia House of Delegates District 26, 1974 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGerald L. CrosierWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,78652.6% RepublicanDuane Miller Republican 3,41447.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,376
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
West Virginia House of Delegates District 26, 1974 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGerald L. CrosierWon Democratic 2,56458.6% RepublicanKevin A. Pruitt Republican 1,81241.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,545
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
West Virginia House of Delegates District 26, 1974 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMary Pearl ComptonWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,24476.5% LibertarianRichard W. Dulee Libertarian 1,30123.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,881
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
West Virginia House of Delegates District 26, 1974 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMary Pearl ComptonWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,72094.4% OtherBevie J. Baker Other 1615.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,859
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
West Virginia House of Delegates District 26, 1974 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMary Pearl ComptonWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,64762.3% RepublicanDarrell R. Mann Republican 2,21237.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,514
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
West Virginia House of Delegates District 26, 1974 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMary Pearl ComptonWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,514100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,590
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
West Virginia House of Delegates District 26, 1974 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMary Pearl ComptonWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,590100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,529
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
West Virginia House of Delegates District 26, 1974 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticC. Farrell JohnsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,62136.9% DemocraticEugene T. WilsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,21633.6% RepublicanE. Estil Hughes Jr. Republican 3,69229.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,765
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
West Virginia House of Delegates District 26, 1974 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticC. Farrell JohnsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,64443.0% DemocraticEugene T. WilsonWon Democratic 6,43436.2% RepublicanE. Estil Hughes Jr. Republican 3,68720.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,417
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
West Virginia House of Delegates District 26, 1974 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLinda Nelson GarrettWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,47139.2% DemocraticC. Farrell JohnsonWon Democratic 4,30937.7% RepublicanBetty D. Fleming Republican 2,63723.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,024
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
West Virginia House of Delegates District 26, 1974 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLinda N. GarrettWon Democratic 8,03238.2% DemocraticRalph H. JohnsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,52235.8% RepublicanTimothy R. Ruckman Republican 5,47026.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,231
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
West Virginia House of Delegates District 26, 1974 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRalph H. JohnsonWon Democratic 6,70650.7% DemocraticRobert E. GoffWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,52549.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 119,640
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- Seats
- 4
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
West Virginia House of Delegates District 26, 1974 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPaul E. PruntyWon(incumbent) Republican 19,07415.9% DemocraticWilliam E. ShingletonWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,07615.1% DemocraticCody A. StarcherWon(incumbent) Democratic 17,52814.7% RepublicanBenjamin N. SpringstonWon(incumbent) Republican 15,51813.0% DemocraticNick Fantasia Democratic 14,64312.2% DemocraticSamuel Morasco Democratic 13,30811.1% RepublicanElouise Lowther Republican 12,12310.1% RepublicanLyman Clark Republican 9,3707.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 78,795
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- Seats
- 4
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
West Virginia House of Delegates District 26, 1974 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPaul Edward PruntyWon(incumbent) Republican 14,71818.7% DemocraticWilliam E. ShingletonWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,65016.1% DemocraticCody A. StarcherWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,50315.9% RepublicanBenjamin N. SpringstonWon Republican 10,85013.8% DemocraticNick Fantasia Democratic 9,80512.4% DemocraticSamuel Morasco(incumbent) Democratic 9,49612.1% RepublicanWilliam H. Hawkins Republican 8,77311.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 118,398
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- Seats
- 4
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
West Virginia House of Delegates District 26, 1974 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam E. ShingletonWon(incumbent) Democratic 21,56018.2% DemocraticCody A. StarcherWon Democratic 21,20217.9% DemocraticSamuel MorascoWon(incumbent) Democratic 17,91915.1% RepublicanPaul Edward PruntyWon Republican 17,76615.0% DemocraticNick Fantasia(incumbent) Democratic 17,74215.0% RepublicanLawrence H. Riggs Republican 11,7859.9% RepublicanL. N. Thorp Republican 10,4248.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 79,523
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- Seats
- 4
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
West Virginia House of Delegates District 26, 1974 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam E. ShingletonWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,06718.9% DemocraticRomeo D. ErdieWon Democratic 13,02016.4% DemocraticSamuel MorascoWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,83814.9% DemocraticNick FantasiaWon Democratic 11,81314.8% RepublicanPaul E. Prunty(incumbent) Republican 11,26014.2% RepublicanWilliam H. Hawkins(incumbent) Republican 9,71012.2% RepublicanL. N. Thorp Republican 6,8158.6%
- 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:26
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), DIME (ODC-BY)Data as of Oct 28, 2026