West Virginia State Senate District 10
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Vince Deeds Republican, Jack Woodrum Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Vince DeedsRepublican · Incumbent4 years since first winKent GilkersonDemocratic
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Jack Woodrum (R) 100.0
- Last election
- Jack Woodrum (Republican) was unopposed, 2024
- Seats
- 2 seats in this district
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: DeedsRight column: Gilkerson
- Donor-based spectrum
- LiberalCentristConservativeDeedsNo published score for Gilkerson
- Races
- Won 1 of 1
- None listed
- Years since first win
- 4
- Not available
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Candidates on the ballot
- Kent GilkersonDemocratic
- Vince DeedsIncumbentRepublican
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Source: candidates.wvsos.gov, dated Oct 28
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Official results for West Virginia
History (32 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 37,651
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
West Virginia Senate District 10, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJack WoodrumWonName as filed: Jack David Woodrum Republican 37,651100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 32,289
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
West Virginia Senate District 10, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanVince DeedsWon Republican 18,95458.7% DemocraticStephen Baldwin(incumbent) Democratic 12,25037.9% IndependentAaron Ransom Independent 1,0853.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 43,210
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
West Virginia Senate District 10, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJack WoodrumWonName as filed: Jack David Woodrum Republican 25,31558.6% DemocraticWilliam R. Laird IV Democratic 17,89541.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 32,916
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
West Virginia Senate District 10, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticStephen BaldwinWon Democratic 17,49553.1% RepublicanGeorge Boogie Ambler Republican 15,42146.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 38,642
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
West Virginia Senate District 10, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKenny W. MannWon Republican 21,14854.7% DemocraticDave Perry Democratic 17,49445.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,591
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
West Virginia Senate District 10, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRonald F. MillerWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,77653.8% RepublicanDuane Zobrist Republican 11,81546.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,819
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
West Virginia Senate District 10, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam R. Laird IVWon(incumbent) Democratic 26,819100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,160
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
West Virginia Senate District 10, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRonald F. MillerWon Democratic 14,09351.9% RepublicanJohnny Robert Barnes Republican 13,06748.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,929
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- Type
- Special election
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
West Virginia Senate District 10, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMark Edward WillsWon Democratic 14,02952.1% RepublicanPhilip L. Stevens Republican 12,90047.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 37,756
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
West Virginia Senate District 10, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDonald T. CaruthWon(incumbent) Republican 20,27053.7% DemocraticJames W. McNeely Democratic 17,48646.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,439
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
West Virginia Senate District 10, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJesse O. Guills Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 12,59051.5% DemocraticFrederick L. Parker Democratic 11,84948.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 40,656
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
West Virginia Senate District 10, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDonald T. CaruthWon Republican 20,71451.0% DemocraticAnita Skeens Caldwell(incumbent) Democratic 19,94249.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,367
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
West Virginia Senate District 10, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJesse O. Guills Jr.Won Republican 14,76058.2% DemocraticMary Pearl Compton Democratic 10,60741.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,625
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
West Virginia Senate District 10, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAnita Skeens CaldwellWon Democratic 25,625100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,649
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
West Virginia Senate District 10, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLeonard AndersonWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,45261.4% RepublicanThomas K. Fast Republican 6,02232.3% LibertarianElizabeth A. Simmons Libertarian 1,1756.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,755
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
West Virginia Senate District 10, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHomer K. BallWon Democratic 23,754100.0% OtherBob Phillips Other 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,709
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
West Virginia Senate District 10, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLeonard AndersonWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,709100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,959
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
West Virginia Senate District 10, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTony E. WhitlowWon(incumbent) Democratic 24,959100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,300
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
West Virginia Senate District 10, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLeonard AndersonWon Democratic 11,86964.9% RepublicanStephen W. Snuffer Republican 6,43135.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,930
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
West Virginia Senate District 10, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTony E. WhitlowWon(incumbent) Democratic 19,04065.8% RepublicanCraig Hammond Republican 9,89034.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,397
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
West Virginia Senate District 10, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFrederick L. ParkerWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,36199.8% OtherNorman Staples Other 360.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,978
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
West Virginia Senate District 10, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTony E. WhitlowWon Democratic 23,978100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,485
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
West Virginia Senate District 10, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFrederick L. ParkerWon Democratic 18,00370.6% RepublicanTruman L. Sayre Republican 7,48229.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,081
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1976 to 1981)
West Virginia Senate District 10, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticOdell HuffmanWon(incumbent) Democratic 25,081100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,727
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1976 to 1981)
West Virginia Senate District 10, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRichard BaylorWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,727100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,038
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1976 to 1981)
West Virginia Senate District 10, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticOdell HuffmanWon(incumbent) Democratic 26,038100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 32,514
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- Type
- Special election
- District map
- Older district map (1976 to 1981)
West Virginia Senate District 10, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRichard BaylorWon Democratic 19,48059.9% RepublicanReginald Harris Republican 13,03440.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,693
- Election day
- not on file
- Type
- Special election
- District map
- Older district map (1964 to 1975)
West Virginia Senate District 10, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRichard BaylorWon Democratic 5,82831.2% DemocraticJack L. Hellems Democratic 5,21327.9% DemocraticFrederick L. Parker Democratic 4,40823.6% DemocraticThomas P. Fitzsimmons Democratic 3,24417.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,497
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1964 to 1975)
West Virginia Senate District 10, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJ. C. Dillon Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 13,53860.2% RepublicanC. D. Hylton Republican 8,95939.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 35,055
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1964 to 1975)
West Virginia Senate District 10, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticOdell HuffmanWon Democratic 19,74156.3% RepublicanW. Grady Carper Republican 15,31443.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,267
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1964 to 1975)
West Virginia Senate District 10, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJ. C. Dillon Jr.Won Democratic 11,78352.9% RepublicanWade H. Ballard III Republican 10,48447.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 35,679
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1964 to 1975)
West Virginia Senate District 10, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRay E. BarnettWon(incumbent) Democratic 20,86658.5% RepublicanPhilip T. Lilly Jr. Republican 14,81341.5%
- 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
- 1968 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.
2 seats.
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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/sldu:10
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