West Virginia State Senate District 13
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Joey Garcia Democratic, Mike Oliverio Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Joey Garcia (D) 54.4, Rebecca Polis (R) 45.6
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- John WilliamsDemocratic
- Mike OliverioIncumbentRepublican
- Taylor RichmondLibertarianfiled
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- Last election
- Joey Garcia (Democratic) won by 8.8 points, 2024
- Seats
- 2 seats in this district
- On the 2026 ballot
- 3 candidates
Side by side
Left column: OliverioRight column: Williams
- Donor-based spectrum
- LiberalCentristConservativeOliverioWilliams
- Races
- Won 3 of 5
- Won 4 of 5
- Years since first win
- 4
- 4
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Candidates on the ballot
- John WilliamsDemocratic
- Mike OliverioIncumbentRepublican
- Taylor RichmondLibertarianfiled
Some names come from filing lists and may not be on the ballot.
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
- 40,211
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
West Virginia Senate District 13, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoey GarciaWon Democratic 21,89054.4% RepublicanRebecca Polis Republican 18,32145.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,837
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
West Virginia Senate District 13, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMike OliverioWon Republican 13,49550.3% DemocraticBarbara Evans Fleischauer Democratic 13,34249.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 46,416
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
West Virginia Senate District 13, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMike CaputoWon Democratic 26,09556.2% RepublicanRebecca Polis Republican 20,32143.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 35,821
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
West Virginia Senate District 13, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBob BeachWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,69252.2% RepublicanMike Oliverio Republican 17,12947.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 40,948
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
West Virginia Senate District 13, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRoman W. Prezioso Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 24,40459.6% RepublicanBarry Bledsoe Republican 16,54440.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,424
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
West Virginia Senate District 13, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBob D. BeachWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,06151.5% RepublicanKris Warner Republican 10,59645.2% OtherHarry V. Bertram Other 7673.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 36,760
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
West Virginia Senate District 13, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRoman W. Prezioso Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 23,21163.1% RepublicanCasey Mayer Republican 13,54936.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 33,558
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
West Virginia Senate District 13, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert D. BeachWon Democratic 16,88250.3% RepublicanCynthia Lynne Frich Republican 16,67649.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 35,520
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
West Virginia Senate District 13, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRoman W. Prezioso Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 35,520100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,060
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
West Virginia Senate District 13, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael A. Oliverio IIWon(incumbent) Democratic 25,060100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 45,078
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
West Virginia Senate District 13, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRoman W. Prezioso Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 30,77768.3% RepublicanMark Anthony Reynolds Republican 14,30131.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,101
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
West Virginia Senate District 13, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael A. Oliverio IIWon(incumbent) Democratic 20,03179.8% RepublicanToni Tampoya Republican 5,07020.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 32,039
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
West Virginia Senate District 13, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRoman W. Prezioso Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 32,039100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,094
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
West Virginia Senate District 13, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael A. Oliverio IIWon(incumbent) Democratic 19,094100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,773
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
West Virginia Senate District 13, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRoman W. Prezioso Jr.Won Democratic 30,773100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,150
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
West Virginia Senate District 13, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael A. Oliverio IIWon Democratic 19,150100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 33,218
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
West Virginia Senate District 13, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoe Manchin IIIWon(incumbent) Democratic 33,218100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,031
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
West Virginia Senate District 13, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoe MinardWon Democratic 14,21750.7% RepublicanM. Jay Wolfe(incumbent) Republican 13,81449.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 38,065
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
West Virginia Senate District 13, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam Sharpe Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 22,92560.2% RepublicanJ. Thomas Green Jr. Republican 15,14039.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 29,093
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
West Virginia Senate District 13, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanM. Jay WolfeWon Republican 14,69950.5% DemocraticGino Colombo(incumbent) Democratic 14,39449.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 46,088
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
West Virginia Senate District 13, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam Sharpe Jr.Won Democratic 23,87451.8% RepublicanWilliam Neely Republican 22,21448.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,779
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
West Virginia Senate District 13, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGino ColomboWon(incumbent) Democratic 27,779100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 42,670
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1976 to 1981)
West Virginia Senate District 13, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJean Scott ChaceWon Democratic 22,90953.7% RepublicanWilliam Neely Republican 19,76146.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,807
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1976 to 1981)
West Virginia Senate District 13, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGino ColomboWon Democratic 21,87871.0% RepublicanVirginia Mitchell Colbert Republican 8,92929.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 42,979
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1976 to 1981)
West Virginia Senate District 13, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam Sharpe Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 29,70869.1% RepublicanWilliam Eric Spelsberg Republican 13,27130.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,371
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1964 to 1975)
West Virginia Senate District 13, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam NeelyWon Democratic 22,60674.4% RepublicanHelen Danley Rector Republican 7,76525.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 42,983
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1964 to 1975)
West Virginia Senate District 13, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam Sharpe Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 22,72452.9% RepublicanPaul Fulks Republican 20,25947.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,070
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1964 to 1975)
West Virginia Senate District 13, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticW. Walter NeeleyWon Democratic 17,14661.1% RepublicanCharles M. Loar Republican 10,92438.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,623
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1964 to 1975)
West Virginia Senate District 13, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam Sharpe Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 27,64390.3% OtherJoseph B. Lightburn Other 2,9809.7%
- 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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District id: ocd-division/country:us/state:wv/sldu:13
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