West Virginia State Senate District 8
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Kevan Bartlett Republican, Glenn Jeffries Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Kim HundleyDemocraticLance WheelerRepublican
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general (different candidates): Glenn Jeffries (R) 100.0
- Last election
- Glenn Jeffries (Republican) was unopposed, 2024
- Seats
- 2 seats in this district
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
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- Kim HundleyDemocratic
- Lance WheelerRepublican
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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
- 30,980
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
West Virginia Senate District 8, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGlenn JeffriesWon Republican 30,980100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,751
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
West Virginia Senate District 8, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMark HuntWon Republican 14,61556.8% DemocraticRichard Lindsay(incumbent) Democratic 11,13643.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 41,946
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
West Virginia Senate District 8, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGlenn JeffriesWon(incumbent) Democratic 23,38955.8% RepublicanKathie Hess Crouse Republican 18,55744.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 32,909
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
West Virginia Senate District 8, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRichard LindsayWon Democratic 16,53750.3% RepublicanEd Gaunch(incumbent) Republican 16,37249.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 39,125
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
West Virginia Senate District 8, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGlenn JeffriesWon Democratic 20,76853.1% RepublicanChris Walters(incumbent) Republican 18,35746.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,607
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
West Virginia Senate District 8, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanEd GaunchWon Republican 14,09453.0% DemocraticErik P. Wells(incumbent) Democratic 11,47243.1% OtherMike Fisher Other 1,0413.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 36,426
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
West Virginia Senate District 8, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanChris WaltersWon Republican 19,24252.8% DemocraticJoshua R. Martin Democratic 17,18447.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 114,824
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
West Virginia Senate District 8, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticErik Patrick WellsWon(incumbent) Democratic 36,28063.2% DemocraticBrooks F. McCabe Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 32,08555.9% RepublicanCharles Theopilus Minimah Republican 21,71537.8% RepublicanRobert Clarence Ore Republican 21,11636.8% OtherDavid Bruce Hall Other 3,6286.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 152,547
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
West Virginia Senate District 8, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCorey PalumboWon Democratic 52,15167.6% DemocraticDan FosterWon(incumbent) Democratic 50,08166.5% RepublicanAlan Long Republican 25,29033.5% RepublicanRobert Ore Republican 25,02532.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 105,779
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
West Virginia Senate District 8, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBrooks McCabeWon(incumbent) Democratic 31,74660.7% DemocraticErik WellsWon Democratic 31,07358.1% RepublicanMark Plants Republican 22,40841.9% RepublicanAnn Calvert Republican 20,55239.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 171,169
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
West Virginia Senate District 8, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanVic SprouseWon(incumbent) Republican 48,76256.4% DemocraticDan FosterWon Democratic 46,99455.5% DemocraticMargaret L. Workman Democratic 37,70943.6% RepublicanRusty Webb Republican 37,70444.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 112,113
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
West Virginia Senate District 8, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBrooks McCabeWon(incumbent) Democratic 30,65755.0% RepublicanSteve HarrisonWon Republican 30,32953.8% DemocraticJohn R. Mitchell Jr.(incumbent) Democratic 26,08346.2% RepublicanPatrick Lane Republican 25,04445.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 145,856
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
West Virginia Senate District 8, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLarry L. RoweWon Democratic 45,22462.8% RepublicanVic SprouseWon(incumbent) Republican 39,18853.1% DemocraticMark A. Hunt Democratic 34,66546.9% RepublicanCharles Lewis Republican 26,77937.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 93,240
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
West Virginia Senate District 8, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBrooks McCabeWon Democratic 26,47155.8% DemocraticJohn R. Mitchell Jr.Won Democratic 26,14957.1% RepublicanRonald N. Walters Republican 20,97744.2% RepublicanJack Buckalew(incumbent) Republican 19,64342.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 116,200
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
West Virginia Senate District 8, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMartha Yeager WalkerWon(incumbent) Democratic 46,201100.0% RepublicanVic SprouseWon Republican 36,04251.5% DemocraticDavid Grubb(incumbent) Democratic 33,95748.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 94,374
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
West Virginia Senate District 8, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJack BuckalewWon Republican 26,00453.5% RepublicanLarry KimbleWon Republican 24,66353.9% DemocraticJames F. Humphreys(incumbent) Democratic 22,59146.5% DemocraticNancy Kessell Democratic 21,11646.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 136,498
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
West Virginia Senate District 8, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMartha Yeager WalkerWon Democratic 43,87866.3% DemocraticDavid GrubbWon Democratic 38,12554.2% RepublicanLinda Jean Turley Republican 32,15845.8% RepublicanJeffrey W. Simmons Republican 22,33733.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 84,195
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
West Virginia Senate District 8, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMartha G. WehrleWon Democratic 25,57960.9% DemocraticJames F. HumphreysWon Democratic 21,28050.4% RepublicanRobert C. Payne Republican 20,92849.6% RepublicanRoberta Hays Republican 16,40839.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 138,992
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
West Virginia Senate District 8, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMark Anthony ManchinWon Democratic 39,16957.4% DemocraticCharlotte PrittWon Democratic 38,22954.1% RepublicanCharles Jones Republican 32,46445.9% RepublicanJohn J. McConihay Jr. Republican 29,13042.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 89,709
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
West Virginia Senate District 8, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDarrell E. HolmesWon(incumbent) Democratic 27,13662.8% DemocraticJohn BoettnerWon(incumbent) Democratic 25,08254.0% RepublicanJohn J. McConihay Jr. Republican 21,40446.0% RepublicanIra Conard Bostic Jr. Republican 16,08737.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 163,512
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
West Virginia Senate District 8, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMario J. PalumboWon(incumbent) Democratic 53,71067.5% DemocraticTod J. KaufmanWon Democratic 44,75753.3% RepublicanFred F. Holt Republican 39,24146.7% RepublicanVirginia Stevens Republican 25,80432.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 123,766
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
West Virginia Senate District 8, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn BoettnerWon(incumbent) Democratic 44,26169.8% DemocraticDarrell E. HolmesWon Democratic 38,83664.4% RepublicanDavid Bailey Republican 21,48035.6% RepublicanT. Higgins Republican 19,18930.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 174,621
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1976 to 1981)
West Virginia Senate District 8, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMario J. PalumboWon(incumbent) Democratic 48,86056.3% DemocraticRobert E. Wise Jr.Won Democratic 45,04151.3% RepublicanJohn T. Poffenbarger Republican 42,82048.7% RepublicanPaul Zakaib Republican 37,90043.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 123,197
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1976 to 1981)
West Virginia Senate District 8, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSi Galperin Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 35,28758.2% DemocraticJohn BoettnerWon Democratic 32,83252.5% RepublicanPaul Zakaib Republican 29,72147.5% RepublicanT. Higgins Republican 25,35741.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 145,766
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1976 to 1981)
West Virginia Senate District 8, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMario J. PalumboWon(incumbent) Democratic 61,206100.0% DemocraticW. T. Brotherton Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 53,89963.7% RepublicanGeorge Spruce Republican 30,66136.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 111,340
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1964 to 1975)
West Virginia Senate District 8, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSi Galperin Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 37,27667.8% DemocraticRoland SavillaWon Democratic 29,45452.2% RepublicanJohn T. Poffenbarger(incumbent) Republican 26,93947.8% RepublicanHerbert L. Pauley Republican 17,67132.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 189,114
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1964 to 1975)
West Virginia Senate District 8, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticW. T. Brotherton Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 53,49356.5% DemocraticMario J. PalumboWon(incumbent) Democratic 52,89256.0% RepublicanHarlan Wilson Jr. Republican 41,51144.0% RepublicanAl J. Carey Republican 41,21843.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 114,293
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1964 to 1975)
West Virginia Senate District 8, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSi Galperin Jr.Won Democratic 30,62353.2% RepublicanJohn T. PoffenbargerWon(incumbent) Republican 29,29051.6% DemocraticVirgil Matthews Democratic 27,41748.4% RepublicanJames Clay Jeter Republican 26,96346.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 183,635
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1964 to 1975)
West Virginia Senate District 8, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMario J. PalumboWon Democratic 47,97152.0% DemocraticWilliam T. Brotherton Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 46,45050.8% RepublicanRobert E. Douglas Republican 44,99149.2% RepublicanJohn T. Chambers Republican 44,22348.0%
- 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:8
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026