West Virginia State Senate District 6
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Craig Hart Republican, Mark Maynard Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Craig Hart (R) 61.0, Jeff Disibbio (D) 34.3, Dave Sartin (I) 4.7
- Last election
- Craig Hart (Republican) won by 26.7 points, 2024
- Seats
- 2 seats in this district
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: LillyRight column: Maynard
- Donor-based spectrum
- LiberalCentristConservativeMaynardNo published score for Lilly
- Races
- None listed
- Won 3 of 4
- Years since first win
- Not available
- 12
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Candidates on the ballot
- Wyatt LillyDemocratic
- Mark MaynardIncumbentRepublican
Party nominees only, not the certified ballot.
Source: candidates.wvsos.gov, dated Oct 28
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- Independent
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Official results for West Virginia
History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 37,703
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
West Virginia Senate District 6, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCraig HartWon Republican 23,01461.0% DemocraticJeff Disibbio Democratic 12,92434.3% IndependentDave Sartin Independent 1,7654.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,471
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
West Virginia Senate District 6, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMark MaynardWon(incumbent) Republican 17,22273.4% DemocraticTiffany Clemins Democratic 6,24926.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 33,682
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
West Virginia Senate District 6, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanChandler SwopeWon(incumbent) Republican 33,682100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,508
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
West Virginia Senate District 6, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMark MaynardWon(incumbent) Republican 17,53661.5% DemocraticCharles E. Sammons Democratic 10,97238.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 36,382
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
West Virginia Senate District 6, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanChandler SwopeWon Republican 20,77657.1% DemocraticRockwell Seay Democratic 15,60642.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,865
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
West Virginia Senate District 6, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMark R. MaynardWon Republican 11,62050.8% DemocraticH. Truman Chafin(incumbent) Democratic 11,24549.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 34,905
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
West Virginia Senate District 6, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBill ColeWon Republican 18,59853.3% DemocraticMark Wills(incumbent) Democratic 16,30746.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,200
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
West Virginia Senate District 6, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticH. Truman ChafinWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,200100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,845
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
West Virginia Senate District 6, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn Pat FanningWon(incumbent) Democratic 17,60365.6% RepublicanMark R. Maynard Republican 9,24234.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,621
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
West Virginia Senate District 6, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticH. Truman ChafinWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,621100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,789
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
West Virginia Senate District 6, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn FanningWon(incumbent) Democratic 22,23272.2% RepublicanJacob T. Potter Republican 8,55727.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,713
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
West Virginia Senate District 6, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticH. Truman ChafinWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,713100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,770
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
West Virginia Senate District 6, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn FanningWon(incumbent) Democratic 19,770100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,669
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
West Virginia Senate District 6, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticH. Truman ChafinWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,669100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,192
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
West Virginia Senate District 6, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn FanningWon Democratic 20,192100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,259
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
West Virginia Senate District 6, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticH. Truman ChafinWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,259100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,365
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
West Virginia Senate District 6, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticA. Keith WagnerWon(incumbent) Democratic 21,365100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,003
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
West Virginia Senate District 6, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticH. Truman ChafinWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,65268.9% RepublicanRichard Bass Republican 4,35131.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,454
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
West Virginia Senate District 6, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticA. Keith WagnerWon Democratic 18,454100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,401
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
West Virginia Senate District 6, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticH. Truman ChafinWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,401100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,241
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
West Virginia Senate District 6, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn FanningWon Democratic 21,64771.6% RepublicanRandall Horn Republican 8,59428.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,673
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
West Virginia Senate District 6, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticH. Truman ChafinWon Democratic 18,673100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,405
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1976 to 1981)
West Virginia Senate District 6, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLacy Wright Jr.Won Democratic 22,76980.2% RepublicanRandall Horn Republican 5,63619.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,698
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1976 to 1981)
West Virginia Senate District 6, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLafe P. WardWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,698100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,637
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1976 to 1981)
West Virginia Senate District 6, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn FanningWon(incumbent) Democratic 19,08480.7% RepublicanGary Dennis Goode Republican 4,55319.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,853
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1964 to 1975)
West Virginia Senate District 6, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLafe P. WardWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,853100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,463
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1964 to 1975)
West Virginia Senate District 6, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn FanningWon(incumbent) Democratic 17,463100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,288
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1964 to 1975)
West Virginia Senate District 6, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLafe P. WardWon Democratic 11,14772.9% RepublicanSidney M. Copley Republican 4,14127.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 29,861
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1964 to 1975)
West Virginia Senate District 6, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn FanningWon Democratic 22,29774.7% RepublicanHelen Mamick Republican 7,56425.3%
- 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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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