West Virginia State Senate District 2
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Charles Clements Republican, Chris Rose Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Chris ClaypoleDemocraticToby HeaneyRepublican
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general (different candidates): Chris Rose (R) 100.0
- Last election
- Chris Rose (Republican) was unopposed, 2024
- Seats
- 2 seats in this district
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
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Candidates on the ballot
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The current holder is not on the candidate list.
- Chris ClaypoleDemocratic
- Toby HeaneyRepublican
Party nominees only, not the certified ballot.
Source: candidates.wvsos.gov, dated Oct 28
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Official results for West Virginia
History (31 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 37,022
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
West Virginia Senate District 2, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanChris RoseWon Republican 37,022100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 29,933
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
West Virginia Senate District 2, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCharles ClementsWon(incumbent) Republican 18,72062.5% DemocraticEric M. Hayhurst Democratic 11,21337.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 44,705
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
West Virginia Senate District 2, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMike MaroneyWon(incumbent) Republican 25,13656.2% DemocraticJosh Gary Democratic 19,56943.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 33,839
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
West Virginia Senate District 2, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCharles ClementsWon Republican 19,89558.8% DemocraticDenny Longwell Democratic 13,94441.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 42,177
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
West Virginia Senate District 2, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMike MaroneyWon Republican 22,90254.3% DemocraticLisa Zukoff Democratic 15,75437.4% LibertarianH. John Rogers Libertarian 3,5218.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,073
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
West Virginia Senate District 2, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKent LeonhardtWon Republican 13,03450.0% DemocraticLarry John Edgell(incumbent) Democratic 12,35847.4% OtherJeffrey Frank Jarrell Other 6812.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 29,474
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
West Virginia Senate District 2, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJeffrey V. KesslerWon(incumbent) Democratic 29,474100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,885
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
West Virginia Senate District 2, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLarry John EdgellWon(incumbent) Democratic 19,885100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 37,439
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
West Virginia Senate District 2, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJeffrey V. KesslerWon(incumbent) Democratic 23,87563.8% RepublicanFred J. Brunner Republican 13,56436.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,193
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
West Virginia Senate District 2, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLarry J. EdgellWon(incumbent) Democratic 17,00964.9% RepublicanWayne A. Weber Republican 9,18435.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 41,277
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
West Virginia Senate District 2, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJeffrey V. KesslerWon(incumbent) Democratic 27,82267.4% RepublicanRuss Snyder Republican 13,45532.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,030
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
West Virginia Senate District 2, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLarry J. EdgellWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,030100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 32,070
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
West Virginia Senate District 2, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJeffrey V. KesslerWon Democratic 22,34469.7% RepublicanLarry Tighe Republican 9,72630.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,944
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
West Virginia Senate District 2, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLarry J. EdgellWon Democratic 11,25356.4% RepublicanCharles H. Clements Republican 8,69143.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 31,970
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
West Virginia Senate District 2, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLarry WiedebuschWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,28557.2% RepublicanDonald Haskins Republican 13,68542.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,171
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
West Virginia Senate District 2, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDon MacnaughtanWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,65950.3% RepublicanRobin Curtis Capehart Republican 11,51249.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 36,616
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
West Virginia Senate District 2, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLarry WiedebuschWon(incumbent) Democratic 21,26658.1% RepublicanC. Robert Sullivan Republican 15,35041.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,132
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
West Virginia Senate District 2, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDon MacnaughtanWon Democratic 12,45556.3% RepublicanDick Schnake Republican 9,67743.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 34,203
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
West Virginia Senate District 2, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert Larry WiedebuschWon Democratic 19,64557.4% RepublicanChester H. Dobbs Republican 14,55842.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,527
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
West Virginia Senate District 2, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas E. LoehrWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,527100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 40,572
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
West Virginia Senate District 2, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDan TonkovichWon(incumbent) Democratic 28,24169.6% RepublicanLarry Tighe Republican 12,33130.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 31,767
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
West Virginia Senate District 2, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas E. LoehrWon Democratic 18,34957.8% RepublicanDon Quinif Republican 13,41842.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 40,228
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1976 to 1981)
West Virginia Senate District 2, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDan TonkovichWon(incumbent) Democratic 24,28560.4% RepublicanDon Vancamp Republican 15,94339.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,120
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1976 to 1981)
West Virginia Senate District 2, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWilliam GilliganWon(incumbent) Republican 16,34958.1% DemocraticSamuel D. Winer Democratic 11,77141.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 31,504
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1976 to 1981)
West Virginia Senate District 2, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDan TonkovichWon Democratic 19,21561.0% RepublicanRoy Rogerson(incumbent) Republican 12,28939.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,742
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1964 to 1975)
West Virginia Senate District 2, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWilliam GilliganWon(incumbent) Republican 11,03153.2% DemocraticHarry Lantz Democratic 9,71146.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,697
- Election day
- not on file
- Type
- Special election
- Type
- Runoff
- District map
- Older district map (1964 to 1975)
West Virginia Senate District 2, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWilliam GilliganWon Republican 17,42256.8% DemocraticHarry Lantz Democratic 13,27543.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 29,676
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1964 to 1975)
West Virginia Senate District 2, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRoy RogersonWon Republican 17,29458.3% DemocraticRobert F. Stewart Democratic 12,38241.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,257
- Election day
- not on file
- Type
- Special election
- Outcome
- No majority; went to a runoff, won by William Gilligan
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1964 to 1975)
West Virginia Senate District 2, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWilliam Gilligan Republican 7,84540.7% DemocraticHarry Lantz Democratic 6,01431.2% DemocraticGeorge Vance McMechen Democratic 5,39828.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,492
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1964 to 1975)
West Virginia Senate District 2, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn E. CarriganWon(incumbent) Republican 10,96156.2% DemocraticRobert F. Stewart Democratic 8,53143.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 31,160
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1964 to 1975)
West Virginia Senate District 2, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTheodore M. BowersWon Republican 18,33858.9% DemocraticC. Montgomery(incumbent) Democratic 12,82241.1%
- 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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Election Wrld. (2026). West Virginia State Senate District 2, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/wv/senate/2. Retrieved October 30, 2026.
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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:2
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026