West Virginia State Senate District 3
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Mike Azinger Republican, Trenton Barnhart Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Regular election · Tue, Nov 3
Mike AzingerRepublican · Incumbent10 years since first winCaci PetrehnDemocratic
No published poll names both candidates.The last winner we have no longer holds this seat, so that result isn't shown.
Special election · Tue, Nov 3
Trenton BarnhartRepublican · IncumbentRonnie GreenOther
No published poll names both candidates.The last winner we have no longer holds this seat, so that result isn't shown.
- Last election
- Donna J. Boley (Republican) was unopposed, 2024
- Seats
- 2 seats in this district
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: AzingerRight column: Petrehn
- Donor-based spectrum
- LiberalCentristConservativeAzingerNo published score for Petrehn
- Races
- Won 4 of 4
- None listed
- Years since first win
- 10
- Not available
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Candidates on the ballot
- Caci PetrehnDemocratic
- Mike AzingerIncumbentRepublican
Special election
- Trenton BarnhartIncumbentRepublican
- Ronnie GreenOther(Constitution)filed
Party nominees only, not the certified ballot.
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
- 37,987
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
West Virginia Senate District 3, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDonna J. BoleyWon Republican 37,987100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 31,673
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
West Virginia Senate District 3, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMike AzingerWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Michael Azinger Republican 20,81265.7% DemocraticJody Murphy Democratic 10,86134.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 45,104
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
West Virginia Senate District 3, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDonna J. BoleyWon(incumbent) Republican 29,88966.3% DemocraticRobert Wilson Democratic 11,81226.2% OtherTravis Shultz Other 3,4037.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 34,782
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
West Virginia Senate District 3, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMike AzingerWon(incumbent) Republican 19,96457.4% DemocraticJim Leach Democratic 14,81842.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 41,998
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
West Virginia Senate District 3, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDonna J. BoleyWon(incumbent) Republican 27,17264.7% DemocraticBradley Vanzile Democratic 14,82635.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 42,159
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- Type
- Special election
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
West Virginia Senate District 3, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMike AzingerWon Republican 23,03454.6% DemocraticGregory K. Smith Democratic 19,12545.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,335
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
West Virginia Senate District 3, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid C. NoheWon(incumbent) Republican 19,32176.3% DemocraticRobert Wilson Jr. Democratic 6,01423.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 33,458
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
West Virginia Senate District 3, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDonna J. BoleyWon(incumbent) Republican 33,458100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 31,467
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
West Virginia Senate District 3, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid Clay NoheWon Republican 21,29567.7% DemocraticTimothy Paul Reed Democratic 10,17232.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 35,470
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
West Virginia Senate District 3, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDonna J. BoleyWon(incumbent) Republican 35,470100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,930
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
West Virginia Senate District 3, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJ. Frank DeemWon(incumbent) Republican 19,930100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 37,788
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
West Virginia Senate District 3, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDonna J. BoleyWon(incumbent) Republican 37,788100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,707
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
West Virginia Senate District 3, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJ. Frank DeemWon(incumbent) Republican 16,24858.6% DemocraticJim Ball Democratic 11,45941.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 40,182
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
West Virginia Senate District 3, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDonna J. BoleyWon(incumbent) Republican 28,39670.7% DemocraticLouis F. Flade Democratic 11,78629.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,632
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
West Virginia Senate District 3, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJ. Frank DeemWon(incumbent) Republican 14,15953.2% DemocraticPaul E. Thornton Democratic 12,46546.8% OtherLarry Eugene Butcher Other 80.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 37,711
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
West Virginia Senate District 3, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDonna J. BoleyWon(incumbent) Republican 26,63270.6% DemocraticLouis F. Flade Democratic 11,07929.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,479
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
West Virginia Senate District 3, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJ. Frank DeemWon Republican 14,08651.3% DemocraticKeith Burdette(incumbent) Democratic 13,39348.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 41,524
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
West Virginia Senate District 3, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDonna J. BoleyWon(incumbent) Republican 25,50761.4% DemocraticRonald Blankenship Democratic 16,01738.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,283
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
West Virginia Senate District 3, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKeith BurdetteWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,15754.2% RepublicanJ. Frank Deem Republican 11,12645.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 36,542
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
West Virginia Senate District 3, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDonna J. BoleyWon(incumbent) Republican 21,69559.4% DemocraticBruce Martin Democratic 14,84740.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,023
- Election day
- not on file
- Type
- Special election
- Type
- Runoff
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
West Virginia Senate District 3, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDonna J. BoleyWon Republican 13,77255.0% DemocraticGregory K. Smith Democratic 11,25145.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,891
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
West Virginia Senate District 3, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKeith BurdetteWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,91753.8% RepublicanJ. Frank Deem Republican 11,97446.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,664
- Election day
- not on file
- Type
- Special election
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
West Virginia Senate District 3, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGregory K. SmithWon Democratic 5,41356.0% RepublicanDonna J. BoleyWon Republican 4,25144.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 41,613
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
West Virginia Senate District 3, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSam WhiteWon(incumbent) Republican 25,07460.3% DemocraticCarl P. Bryant Democratic 16,53939.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 33,168
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
West Virginia Senate District 3, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKeith BurdetteWon Democratic 18,61356.1% RepublicanJ. Frank Deem(incumbent) Republican 14,55543.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 44,732
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1976 to 1981)
West Virginia Senate District 3, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSam WhiteWon Republican 22,99551.4% DemocraticStephen C. Bird Democratic 21,73748.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,817
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1976 to 1981)
West Virginia Senate District 3, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJ. Frank DeemWon Republican 16,33258.7% DemocraticRussell G. Beall(incumbent) Democratic 11,48541.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 48,190
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1976 to 1981)
West Virginia Senate District 3, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDavid G. HanlonWon Democratic 25,97753.9% RepublicanJ. Frank Deem(incumbent) Republican 22,21346.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 32,122
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1964 to 1975)
West Virginia Senate District 3, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRussell G. BeallWon(incumbent) Democratic 17,04753.1% RepublicanCalvin A. Calendine Republican 15,07546.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 50,097
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1964 to 1975)
West Virginia Senate District 3, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJ. Frank DeemWon(incumbent) Republican 26,68253.3% DemocraticStephen C. Bird Democratic 23,41546.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,970
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1964 to 1975)
West Virginia Senate District 3, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRussell G. BeallWon Democratic 14,71252.6% RepublicanJ. C. Powell Republican 13,25847.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 47,122
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1964 to 1975)
West Virginia Senate District 3, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJ. Frank DeemWon(incumbent) Republican 27,27657.9% DemocraticDale C. Lowther Democratic 19,84642.1%
- 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:3
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