West Virginia House of Delegates District 37

Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Marty Gearheart Republican · Member list as of Oct 28

Marty GearheartRepublican · Incumbent4 years since first win

No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Marty Gearheart (R) 73.9, Polla McClellan Rumberg (D) 26.2

Treyvon SimmonsDemocratic

Last election: Marty Gearheart (Republican) won by 47.7 points, 2024
On the 2026 ballot: 2 candidates

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Left column: GearheartRight column: Simmons

Donor-based spectrum: LiberalCentristConservativeGearheartNo published score for Simmons
Races: Won 6 of 6; None listed
Years since first win: 4; Not available

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Candidates on the ballot

Treyvon SimmonsDemocratic
Marty GearheartIncumbentRepublican

Party nominees only, not the certified ballot.

Source: candidates.wvsos.gov, dated Oct 28

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History (22 elections for this seat)

Votes for listed candidates: 6,569
Election day: November 5, 2024
District map: Older district map (2022 to 2024)

West Virginia House of Delegates District 37, 1982 to 2024, 2024, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanMarty GearheartWon	Republican	4,85173.8%	73.8%
DemocraticPolla McClellan Rumberg	Democratic	1,71826.1%	26.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 4,107
Election day: November 8, 2022
District map: Older district map (2022)

West Virginia House of Delegates District 37, 1982 to 2024, 2022, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanMarty GearheartWon(incumbent)	Republican	2,55262.1%	62.1%
DemocraticSkip Crane	Democratic	1,55537.9%	37.9%

West Virginia House of Delegates District 37, 1982 to 2024, 2020, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticMike PushkinWon(incumbent)	Democratic	4,900100.0%	100.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 4,765
Election day: November 6, 2018
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

West Virginia House of Delegates District 37, 1982 to 2024, 2018, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticMike PushkinWon(incumbent)	Democratic	3,70277.7%	77.7%
RepublicanRichard L. Patrick	Republican	1,06322.3%	22.3%

Votes for listed candidates: 5,590
Election day: November 8, 2016
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

West Virginia House of Delegates District 37, 1982 to 2024, 2016, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticMike PushkinWon(incumbent)	Democratic	4,20275.2%	75.2%
RepublicanThomas W. Goodman	Republican	1,38824.8%	24.8%

Votes for listed candidates: 3,755
Election day: November 4, 2014
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

West Virginia House of Delegates District 37, 1982 to 2024, 2014, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticMike PushkinWon	Democratic	2,50366.7%	66.7%
RepublicanCharles Minimah	Republican	1,25233.3%	33.3%

Votes for listed candidates: 5,229
Election day: November 6, 2012
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

West Virginia House of Delegates District 37, 1982 to 2024, 2012, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticMeshea L. PooreWon(incumbent)	Democratic	4,58387.7%	87.7%
OtherDerrick Westly Shaffer	Other	64612.3%	12.3%

Votes for listed candidates: 17,681
Election day: November 2, 2010
Seats: 2
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

West Virginia House of Delegates District 37, 1982 to 2024, 2010, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticDenise Lynne CampbellWon	Democratic	6,32835.8%	35.8%
DemocraticWilliam G. HartmanWon(incumbent)	Democratic	5,95433.7%	33.7%
RepublicanWilda Joan Sharp	Republican	5,39930.5%	30.5%

Votes for listed candidates: 19,342
Election day: November 4, 2008
Seats: 2
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

West Virginia House of Delegates District 37, 1982 to 2024, 2008, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticBill ProudfootWon(incumbent)	Democratic	9,97851.6%	51.6%
DemocraticBill HartmanWon(incumbent)	Democratic	9,36448.4%	48.4%

Votes for listed candidates: 18,494
Election day: November 7, 2006
Seats: 2
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

West Virginia House of Delegates District 37, 1982 to 2024, 2006, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticBill ProudfootWon(incumbent)	Democratic	5,08027.5%	27.5%
DemocraticWilliam G. HartmanWon(incumbent)	Democratic	5,04927.3%	27.3%
RepublicanJoan Hinzman Sharp	Republican	4,59224.8%	24.8%
RepublicanBruce Haddix	Republican	3,77320.4%	20.4%

Votes for listed candidates: 26,548
Election day: November 2, 2004
Seats: 2
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

West Virginia House of Delegates District 37, 1982 to 2024, 2004, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticBill ProudfootWon(incumbent)	Democratic	8,56432.3%	32.3%
DemocraticBill HartmanWon(incumbent)	Democratic	7,73229.1%	29.1%
RepublicanBruce Haddix	Republican	5,77821.8%	21.8%
RepublicanMulvie William Grimes	Republican	4,47416.9%	16.9%

Votes for listed candidates: 15,976
Election day: November 5, 2002
Seats: 2
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

West Virginia House of Delegates District 37, 1982 to 2024, 2002, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticBill ProudfootWon(incumbent)	Democratic	5,67135.5%	35.5%
DemocraticWilliam G. HartmanWon	Democratic	4,83930.3%	30.3%
RepublicanBruce Haddix	Republican	3,99025.0%	25.0%
OtherKimberly S. Nottingham	Other	8475.3%	5.3%
OtherAlan R. Balogh	Other	6293.9%	3.9%

Votes for listed candidates: 18,471
Election day: November 7, 2000
Seats: 2
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

West Virginia House of Delegates District 37, 1982 to 2024, 2000, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticJoe E. MartinWon(incumbent)	Democratic	9,46351.2%	51.2%
DemocraticBill ProudfootWon(incumbent)	Democratic	9,00848.8%	48.8%

Votes for listed candidates: 12,910
Election day: November 3, 1998
Seats: 2
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

West Virginia House of Delegates District 37, 1982 to 2024, 1998, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticJoe E. MartinWon(incumbent)	Democratic	6,54450.7%	50.7%
DemocraticBill ProudfootWon(incumbent)	Democratic	6,36649.3%	49.3%

Votes for listed candidates: 19,718
Election day: November 5, 1996
Seats: 2
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

West Virginia House of Delegates District 37, 1982 to 2024, 1996, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticJoe E. MartinWon(incumbent)	Democratic	10,03650.9%	50.9%
DemocraticBill ProudfootWon(incumbent)	Democratic	9,68249.1%	49.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 14,661
Election day: November 8, 1994
Seats: 2
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

West Virginia House of Delegates District 37, 1982 to 2024, 1994, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticBill ProudfootWon(incumbent)	Democratic	7,38350.4%	50.4%
DemocraticJoe E. MartinWon(incumbent)	Democratic	7,27849.6%	49.6%

Votes for listed candidates: 19,670
Election day: November 3, 1992
Seats: 2
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

West Virginia House of Delegates District 37, 1982 to 2024, 1992, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticJoe E. MartinWon(incumbent)	Democratic	10,01150.9%	50.9%
DemocraticBill ProudfootWon(incumbent)	Democratic	9,65949.1%	49.1%

West Virginia House of Delegates District 37, 1982 to 2024, 1990, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticVicki V. DouglasWon	Democratic	3,068100.0%	100.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 7,049
Election day: November 8, 1988
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

West Virginia House of Delegates District 37, 1982 to 2024, 1988, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticPatrick H. MurphyWon(incumbent)	Democratic	4,17259.2%	59.2%
RepublicanTom Thompson	Republican	2,87740.8%	40.8%

Votes for listed candidates: 4,479
Election day: November 4, 1986
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

West Virginia House of Delegates District 37, 1982 to 2024, 1986, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticPatrick H. MurphyWon(incumbent)	Democratic	2,98466.6%	66.6%
RepublicanLeon Close	Republican	1,49533.4%	33.4%

Votes for listed candidates: 8,019
Election day: November 6, 1984
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

West Virginia House of Delegates District 37, 1982 to 2024, 1984, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticPatrick H. MurphyWon(incumbent)	Democratic	4,86960.7%	60.7%
RepublicanAllen Goldstrom	Republican	3,15039.3%	39.3%

Votes for listed candidates: 6,393
Election day: November 2, 1982
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

West Virginia House of Delegates District 37, 1982 to 2024, 1982, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticPatrick H. MurphyWon	Democratic	3,33852.2%	52.2%
RepublicanGlen R. Stotler	Republican	3,05547.8%	47.8%

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
1982 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:37

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