West Virginia State Senate District 12
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Patrick Martin Republican, Ben Queen Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Lynette MurrayDemocraticBen QueenRepublican · Incumbent4 years since first win
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Patrick Martin (R) 100.0
- Last election
- Patrick Martin (Republican) was unopposed, 2024
- Seats
- 2 seats in this district
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: MurrayRight column: Queen
- Donor-based spectrum
- LiberalCentristConservativeQueenNo published score for Murray
- Races
- None listed
- Won 1 of 1
- Years since first win
- Not available
- 4
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Candidates on the ballot
- Lynette MurrayDemocratic
- Ben QueenIncumbentRepublican
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Source: candidates.wvsos.gov, dated Oct 28
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Official results for West Virginia
History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 37,167
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
West Virginia Senate District 12, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPatrick MartinWon Republican 37,167100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,240
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
West Virginia Senate District 12, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBen QueenWon Republican 18,71168.7% LibertarianAustin Lynch Libertarian 8,52931.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 45,994
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
West Virginia Senate District 12, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPatrick MartinWon Republican 26,17656.9% DemocraticDoug Facemire(incumbent) Democratic 19,81843.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 34,710
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
West Virginia Senate District 12, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMike RomanoWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,91954.5% RepublicanWaymond Cork II Republican 15,79145.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 42,511
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
West Virginia Senate District 12, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDoug FacemireWon(incumbent) Democratic 21,30450.1% RepublicanFranklin D. Cornette II Republican 21,20749.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,078
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
West Virginia Senate District 12, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMike RomanoWon Democratic 14,03650.0% RepublicanMichael L. Queen Republican 11,85042.2% LibertarianPatrick Shawn Smith Libertarian 2,1927.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 29,173
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
West Virginia Senate District 12, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDoug FacemireWon(incumbent) Democratic 29,173100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 32,843
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
West Virginia Senate District 12, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoseph M. MinardWon(incumbent) Democratic 20,33761.9% RepublicanRussell Allen Snyder Sr. Republican 12,50638.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 34,203
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
West Virginia Senate District 12, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDouglas Eugene FacemireWon Democratic 34,203100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,218
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
West Virginia Senate District 12, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoseph MinardWon(incumbent) Democratic 22,218100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 43,858
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
West Virginia Senate District 12, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam Sharpe Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 28,60365.2% RepublicanStephen L. Weaver Republican 13,20730.1% OtherJohn M. Williams Other 2,0484.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,615
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
West Virginia Senate District 12, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoe MinardWon(incumbent) Democratic 20,615100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 31,797
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
West Virginia Senate District 12, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam Sharpe Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 31,797100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,377
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
West Virginia Senate District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoe MinardWon Democratic 15,96165.5% RepublicanDavid L. Hinkle Republican 8,41634.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 38,532
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
West Virginia Senate District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam Sharpe Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 25,76766.9% RepublicanDavid Craft Republican 12,76533.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,106
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
West Virginia Senate District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRebecca I. WhiteWon Democratic 19,106100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 34,455
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
West Virginia Senate District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam Sharpe Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 34,455100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,328
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
West Virginia Senate District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWalt HelmickWon Democratic 17,33965.9% RepublicanAshley Morrissette Republican 8,98934.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 38,084
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
West Virginia Senate District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJae SpearsWon(incumbent) Democratic 23,63662.1% RepublicanRobert Phillips Republican 14,44837.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,891
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
West Virginia Senate District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLarry A. TuckerWon(incumbent) Democratic 17,68693.6% OtherRichard Norvell Other 1,2056.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 38,910
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
West Virginia Senate District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJae SpearsWon(incumbent) Democratic 27,44570.5% RepublicanKenneth D. Hines Republican 11,46529.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 33,982
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
West Virginia Senate District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLarry A. TuckerWon Democratic 22,65466.7% RepublicanKenneth D. Hines Republican 11,32833.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 34,581
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1976 to 1981)
West Virginia Senate District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJae SpearsWon Democratic 24,66471.3% RepublicanTroy R. Swecker Republican 9,91728.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,872
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1976 to 1981)
West Virginia Senate District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCarl E. GainerWon(incumbent) Democratic 17,872100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,703
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1976 to 1981)
West Virginia Senate District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRichard BensonWon(incumbent) Democratic 25,703100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,783
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1964 to 1975)
West Virginia Senate District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCarl E. GainerWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,783100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 34,737
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1964 to 1975)
West Virginia Senate District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRichard BensonWon Democratic 21,08960.7% RepublicanRobert Phillips Republican 13,64839.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,066
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1964 to 1975)
West Virginia Senate District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCarl E. GainerWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,19262.6% RepublicanRobert Phillips Republican 7,87437.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,266
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1964 to 1975)
West Virginia Senate District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticE. Hans McCourtWon(incumbent) Democratic 20,93982.9% OtherRobert Phillips Other 4,32717.1%
- 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:12
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