Eric TarrRepublican · Incumbent8 years since first win
One candidate on the printed ballot.
- Last election
- Amy Grady (Republican) won by 49.6 points, 2024
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- 2 seats in this district
- On the 2026 ballot
- 1 candidate
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- Eric TarrIncumbentRepublican
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Official results for West Virginia
History (30 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 44,998
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
West Virginia Senate District 4, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanAmy GradyWonName as filed: Amy Nichole Grady Republican 33,65574.8% DemocraticDwayne Russell Democratic 11,34325.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,059
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
West Virginia Senate District 4, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanEric TarrWon(incumbent) Republican 21,059100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 47,263
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
West Virginia Senate District 4, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanAmy GradyWonName as filed: Amy Nichole Grady Republican 33,40970.7% DemocraticBruce Ashworth Democratic 11,95025.3% OtherLoyd Butcher Other 1,9044.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 36,473
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
West Virginia Senate District 4, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanEric TarrWon Republican 18,88551.8% DemocraticBrian Prim Democratic 13,58337.2% IndependentAmy Nichole Grady Independent 4,00511.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 43,155
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
West Virginia Senate District 4, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMitch B. CarmichaelWon(incumbent) Republican 22,03251.0% DemocraticBrian Prim Democratic 21,12349.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,561
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
West Virginia Senate District 4, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMike HallWon(incumbent) Republican 22,561100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 39,766
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
West Virginia Senate District 4, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMitch B. CarmichaelWon Republican 20,95152.7% DemocraticMichael Bright Democratic 18,81547.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,072
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
West Virginia Senate District 4, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWilliam Michael HallWon(incumbent) Republican 27,072100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 47,081
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
West Virginia Senate District 4, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKaren L. FacemyerWon(incumbent) Republican 28,80161.2% DemocraticRocky D. Holmes Democratic 18,28038.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 33,573
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
West Virginia Senate District 4, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMike HallWon Republican 17,43851.9% DemocraticJim Lees Democratic 16,13548.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 50,787
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
West Virginia Senate District 4, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKaren FacemyerWon(incumbent) Republican 29,32157.7% DemocraticDavid Mullins Democratic 21,46642.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 34,698
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
West Virginia Senate District 4, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLisa D. SmithWon Republican 18,19352.4% DemocraticOshel Craigo(incumbent) Democratic 16,50547.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 46,659
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
West Virginia Senate District 4, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKaren FacemyerWon Republican 24,00351.4% DemocraticRobert L. Dittmar(incumbent) Democratic 22,65648.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 31,511
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
West Virginia Senate District 4, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticOshel CraigoWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,18357.7% RepublicanKelly Given Republican 13,32842.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 40,885
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
West Virginia Senate District 4, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert L. DittmarWon(incumbent) Democratic 20,86151.0% RepublicanBobby Brown Republican 20,02449.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,471
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
West Virginia Senate District 4, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticOshel CraigoWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,26951.9% RepublicanScott Simms Republican 13,20248.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 40,876
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
West Virginia Senate District 4, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert L. DittmarWon(incumbent) Democratic 21,97453.8% RepublicanW. F. Carmichael Republican 18,90246.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,144
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
West Virginia Senate District 4, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticOshel CraigoWon(incumbent) Democratic 16,72261.6% RepublicanElmer A. Fike Republican 10,42238.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 39,243
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
West Virginia Senate District 4, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert L. DittmarWon Democratic 19,67850.1% RepublicanOrton A. Jones Republican 19,56549.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,147
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
West Virginia Senate District 4, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticOshel CraigoWon(incumbent) Democratic 16,12957.3% RepublicanJudson McCormick Republican 12,01842.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 42,784
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
West Virginia Senate District 4, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanR. Michael ShawWon Republican 25,82560.4% DemocraticRandall A. Taylor Democratic 16,95939.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 34,813
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
West Virginia Senate District 4, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticOshel CraigoWon Democratic 17,74251.0% RepublicanMichael Shaw(incumbent) Republican 17,07149.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 45,718
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1976 to 1981)
West Virginia Senate District 4, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanOrton A. JonesWon(incumbent) Republican 23,11750.6% DemocraticJoe Bob Goodwin Democratic 22,60149.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,484
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1976 to 1981)
West Virginia Senate District 4, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMichael ShawWon Republican 15,70651.5% DemocraticR. F. Hatfield(incumbent) Democratic 14,77848.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 44,640
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1976 to 1981)
West Virginia Senate District 4, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanOrton A. JonesWon(incumbent) Republican 22,49250.4% DemocraticR. T. Sizemore Jr. Democratic 22,14849.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,605
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1964 to 1975)
West Virginia Senate District 4, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert F. HatfieldWon(incumbent) Democratic 16,70558.4% RepublicanCharles Henderson Republican 11,90041.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 41,945
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1964 to 1975)
West Virginia Senate District 4, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanOrton A. JonesWon Republican 22,54253.7% DemocraticDavid Oneal Democratic 19,40346.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 40,349
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- Type
- Special election
- District map
- Older district map (1964 to 1975)
West Virginia Senate District 4, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert F. HatfieldWon Democratic 20,44050.7% RepublicanElmer A. Fike Republican 19,90949.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,851
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1964 to 1975)
West Virginia Senate District 4, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanV. K. KnappWon(incumbent) Republican 13,34551.6% DemocraticRandall A. Taylor Democratic 12,50648.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 39,514
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1964 to 1975)
West Virginia Senate District 4, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBrad SayerWon Republican 19,94750.5% DemocraticRandall A. Taylor(incumbent) Democratic 19,56749.5%
- 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.
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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:4
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