West Virginia State Senate District 16
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Jason Barrett Republican, Patricia Rucker Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Jason BarrettRepublican · Incumbent4 years since first winTravis L. BostLibertarian
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Patricia Rucker (R) 60.0, John Doyle (D) 40.0
- Last election
- Patricia Rucker (Republican) won by 20.0 points, 2024
- Seats
- 2 seats in this district
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: BarrettRight column: Bost
- Donor-based spectrum
- LiberalCentristConservativeBarrettNo published score for Bost
- Races
- Won 5 of 7
- None listed
- Years since first win
- 4
- Not available
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Candidates on the ballot
- Jason BarrettIncumbentRepublican
- Travis L. BostLibertarianfiled
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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
- 51,648
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
West Virginia Senate District 16, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPatricia RuckerWon Republican 31,00360.0% DemocraticJohn Doyle Democratic 20,64540.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,868
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
West Virginia Senate District 16, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJason BarrettWon Republican 18,67260.5% DemocraticHannah N. Geffert Democratic 12,19639.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 49,350
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
West Virginia Senate District 16, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPatricia RuckerWon(incumbent) Republican 25,58251.8% DemocraticPete Dougherty Democratic 23,76848.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 36,059
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
West Virginia Senate District 16, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn UngerWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,80252.1% RepublicanMichael Craig Folk Republican 17,25747.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 42,621
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
West Virginia Senate District 16, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPatricia RuckerWon Republican 22,49952.8% DemocraticStephen Skinner Democratic 20,12247.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,409
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
West Virginia Senate District 16, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn UngerWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,28752.5% RepublicanLarry V. Faircloth Republican 11,12247.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 38,527
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
West Virginia Senate District 16, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHerb SnyderWon(incumbent) Democratic 20,76453.9% RepublicanJim Ruland Republican 17,76346.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 37,282
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
West Virginia Senate District 16, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn Ronald Unger IIWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,80050.4% RepublicanCraig Philip Blair Republican 18,48249.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 53,362
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
West Virginia Senate District 16, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHerb SnyderWon Democratic 26,79350.2% RepublicanBob Adams Republican 26,56949.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,369
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
West Virginia Senate District 16, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn Unger IIWon(incumbent) Democratic 19,64064.7% RepublicanJerry Mays Republican 10,72935.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 49,228
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
West Virginia Senate District 16, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn YoderWon Republican 28,48057.9% DemocraticR. Gregory Lance Democratic 20,74842.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,021
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
West Virginia Senate District 16, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn Unger IIWon(incumbent) Democratic 20,021100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 40,323
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
West Virginia Senate District 16, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHerb SnyderWon(incumbent) Democratic 20,40850.6% RepublicanGreg Corliss Republican 19,91549.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,476
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
West Virginia Senate District 16, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn Unger IIWon Democratic 13,03755.5% RepublicanHarry E. Dugan(incumbent) Republican 10,43944.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 34,769
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
West Virginia Senate District 16, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHerb SnyderWon Democratic 19,27755.4% RepublicanMel Bowers Jr. Republican 15,49244.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,978
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
West Virginia Senate District 16, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHarry E. DuganWon Republican 12,64852.8% DemocraticSondra M. Lucht(incumbent) Democratic 11,33047.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 32,542
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
West Virginia Senate District 16, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn YoderWon Republican 18,01555.4% DemocraticCurtis E. Brannon Democratic 14,52744.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,553
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
West Virginia Senate District 16, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSondra M. LuchtWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,553100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 39,561
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
West Virginia Senate District 16, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas J. HawseWon Democratic 20,31751.4% RepublicanJohn Yoder Republican 19,24448.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,230
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
West Virginia Senate District 16, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSondra Moore LuchtWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,50057.5% RepublicanHarry E. Dugan Republican 10,73042.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 41,907
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
West Virginia Senate District 16, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticVernon C. WhitacreWon Democratic 22,95254.8% RepublicanLeon Close Republican 18,95545.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 32,751
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
West Virginia Senate District 16, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSondra Moore LuchtWon Democratic 16,85551.5% RepublicanGary Lee Phalen Republican 15,89648.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 51,310
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1976 to 1981)
West Virginia Senate District 16, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHarley O. Staggers Jr.Won Democratic 29,02156.6% RepublicanJack C. Barr Republican 22,28943.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,445
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1976 to 1981)
West Virginia Senate District 16, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert M. SteptoeWon(incumbent) Democratic 20,445100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 35,980
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1976 to 1981)
West Virginia Senate District 16, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam J. OatesWon(incumbent) Democratic 35,980100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,595
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1964 to 1975)
West Virginia Senate District 16, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert M. SteptoeWon Democratic 15,77451.6% RepublicanEthel Louise Leonard(incumbent) Republican 14,82148.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 44,379
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1964 to 1975)
West Virginia Senate District 16, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam J. OatesWon Democratic 26,98860.8% RepublicanJohn I. Rogers(incumbent) Republican 17,39139.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,493
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1964 to 1975)
West Virginia Senate District 16, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanEthel Louise LeonardWon Republican 13,85052.3% DemocraticClarence E. Martin III(incumbent) Democratic 12,64347.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 39,245
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1964 to 1975)
West Virginia Senate District 16, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn I. RogersWon Republican 19,69050.2% DemocraticBetty H. Baker(incumbent) Democratic 19,55549.8%
- 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
- 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:16
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