West Virginia State Senate District 7
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Zack Maynard Republican, Rupie Phillips Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Cindy BrakeDemocraticZack MaynardRepublican · Incumbent
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Rupie Phillips (R) 100.0
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- Cindy BrakeDemocratic
- Zack MaynardIncumbentRepublican
- Shawn LeggIndependentfiled
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- Last election
- Rupie Phillips (Republican) was unopposed, 2024
- Seats
- 2 seats in this district
- On the 2026 ballot
- 3 candidates
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Candidates on the ballot
- Cindy BrakeDemocratic
- Zack MaynardIncumbentRepublican
- Shawn LeggIndependentfiled
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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
- 28,849
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
West Virginia Senate District 7, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRupie PhillipsWon Republican 28,849100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,768
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
West Virginia Senate District 7, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMike StuartWon Republican 13,24258.2% DemocraticRon Stollings(incumbent) Democratic 9,52641.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 36,646
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
West Virginia Senate District 7, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRupie PhillipsWon Republican 20,60856.2% DemocraticRalph Rodighiero Democratic 16,03843.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,775
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
West Virginia Senate District 7, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRon StollingsWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,18156.7% RepublicanJason Stephens Republican 11,59443.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 33,965
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
West Virginia Senate District 7, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRichard N. Ojeda IIWon Democratic 19,97858.8% RepublicanJordan Ray Bridges Republican 13,98741.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,571
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
West Virginia Senate District 7, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRon StollingsWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,17765.7% RepublicanGary Johngrass Republican 7,39434.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,955
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
West Virginia Senate District 7, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticArt KirkendollWon Democratic 25,955100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,188
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
West Virginia Senate District 7, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRonny Douglas StollingsWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,188100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 32,823
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
West Virginia Senate District 7, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEarl Ray TomblinWon(incumbent) Democratic 24,01073.2% RepublicanBilly Marcum Republican 8,81326.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,302
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
West Virginia Senate District 7, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRon StollingsWon Democratic 16,43777.2% RepublicanLarry Lyon Republican 4,86522.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 36,447
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
West Virginia Senate District 7, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEarl Ray TomblinWon(incumbent) Democratic 27,14774.5% RepublicanBilly Marcum Republican 9,30025.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,131
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
West Virginia Senate District 7, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTracy DempseyWon Democratic 13,91069.1% RepublicanDoug Waldron Republican 6,22130.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,408
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
West Virginia Senate District 7, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEarl Ray TomblinWon(incumbent) Democratic 26,408100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,840
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
West Virginia Senate District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLloyd G. JacksonWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,840100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 31,179
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
West Virginia Senate District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEarl Ray TomblinWon(incumbent) Democratic 25,39681.5% RepublicanStephen Ray Smith Republican 5,78318.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,419
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
West Virginia Senate District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLloyd G. JacksonWon Democratic 12,419100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,198
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
West Virginia Senate District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEarl Ray TomblinWon(incumbent) Democratic 26,198100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,079
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
West Virginia Senate District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSammie DaltonWon Democratic 11,079100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,840
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
West Virginia Senate District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEarl Ray TomblinWon(incumbent) Democratic 25,840100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,988
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
West Virginia Senate District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLloyd G. JacksonWon Democratic 12,988100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 37,733
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
West Virginia Senate District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEarl Ray TomblinWon(incumbent) Democratic 28,29775.0% RepublicanEmil E. Baldwin Sr. Republican 9,43625.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,477
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
West Virginia Senate District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJ. Robert RogersWon(incumbent) Democratic 22,78280.0% RepublicanLarry J. Javins Republican 5,69520.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 38,960
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1976 to 1981)
West Virginia Senate District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEarl Ray TomblinWon Democratic 28,06572.0% RepublicanDennis J. Fillinger Republican 10,89528.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,244
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1976 to 1981)
West Virginia Senate District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJ. Robert RogersWon(incumbent) Democratic 17,67670.0% RepublicanHarry F. Adkins Republican 7,56830.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,957
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1976 to 1981)
West Virginia Senate District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJ. Ned GrubbWon Democratic 25,957100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,321
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1964 to 1975)
West Virginia Senate District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJ. Robert RogersWon Democratic 11,321100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 36,190
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1964 to 1975)
West Virginia Senate District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTodd C. WillisWon Democratic 22,79963.0% RepublicanDon C. Elkins Republican 13,39137.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,945
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1964 to 1975)
West Virginia Senate District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDavid E. WallaceWon Democratic 18,62377.8% RepublicanWetzel Lusher Republican 5,32222.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,797
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1964 to 1975)
West Virginia Senate District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticW. Bernard SmithWon Democratic 23,52398.8% OtherDon C. Elkins Other 2741.1%
- 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:7
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026