Speaker Hanshaw easily wins re-election challenge
House Speaker Roger Hanshaw, getting 71.5% of the vote, easily defeated two challengers. House District 62 includes parts of Clay, Calhoun, and Gilmer counties.
Zatezalo defeats challenger Slates
Incumbent GOP Delegate Mark Zatezalo received 63% of the GOP primary election vote in House of Delegates District 2, which includes Hancock County, fending off GOP challenger Michele Slates. Delegate Zatezalo’s challenger is Olivia Dowler, who ran opposed in the Democrat primary.
Delegate Winzenreid loses GOP primary race
Delegate Diane Winzenreid of Ohio County, appointed by Govenor Jim Justice to fill a vacancy in House of Delegates District 4, lost in the GOP Primary to Bill Flanigan, who received 61.2% of the vote. Mr. Flanigan will face Jonathan “Johhny” Haught, who ran unopposed in the Democrat primary. Former Delegate Erikka Storch was the long-time Republican Delegate representing the Ohio County district.
Stephens prevails in neck-to-neck race with contender Padlow
Delegate Jeff Stephens of Marshall County received 1,220 votes (50.7%), while Jason “Jake” Padlow received 1,186 votes (49.2%).
House Judiciary Committee Vice Chairman survives challenge
Tyler County Delegate David L. Kelly, who serves as House Judiciary Vice Chair, received 73.8% of the votes in Delegate District 8, which includes Tyler County, defeating GOP challenger Dave Shelton.
Incumbent Moore wins open GOP Roane County Delegate slot
Erica J. Moore of Roane County, winning 65.5% of the GOP primary vote, defeated challenger R. Martin “Rick” Atkinson. Delegate Moore was appointed to the position to replace a Roane County Delegate who resigned.
‘Happy Joe’ Parsons prevails for Jackson County House seat
R. Frederick “Happy” Joe Parsons of Jackson County, receiving 47.9% of the vote, defeated two challengers for the Jackson County Delegate seat formerly held by Delegate Steve Westfall, who chose not to seek re-election. Julianna Penfold is the Democrat challenger in the general election for House of Delegates District 16.
Pinson easily overcomes GOP Primary Election challenge
Jonathan Adam Pinson, garnering 77.5% of the GOP Primary Election vote for House of Delegates District 17, defeated challenger Adam Roush.
Incumbent Kathie Hess Crouse wins GOP primary
Putnam County Delegate Kathie Hess Crouse of Putnam County defeated challenger Debbie Deweese. Delegate Crouse received 53.2% of the vote for House of Delegates District 19.
Newcomer Sarah Drennan secures vacated seat
Sarah Drennan, receiving 53% of the GOP Primary Election vote, will run for the seat formerly held by Delegate Geoff Foster of Putnam County, who did not seek re-election. Her challenger was Jacob Losh.
Delegate Linville receives 50.9% of GOP primary vote
Incumbent House of Delegates Technology Chair Daniel Linville of Cabell County received 50.9% of the vote in House District 22 to challenger Aaron Holley’s 49.3%.
Delegate Dillon easily defeats GOP challenger
Delegate Henry Corbin Dillon of Wayne County easily defeated challenger Nate Randolph, garnering 66.4% of the vote. Delegate Dillon’s challenger will be Wayne “Bug” Williamson.
Former Delegate Eldridge defeated in effort to return to House
Delegate David “Flimsy” Adkins of Lincoln County defeated Jeff Eldridge, a former House of Delegates member, to become GOP House of Delegates candidate for the 30th Delegate District. Adkins received 57.6% of the vote. Adkins’s Democrat challenger in the general election will be Britiney Brogan.
Mingo County Delegate Dean wins over two challengers
Incumbent Delegate Mark Dean of Mingo County defeated two challengers to become the GOP nominee for House District 34. He received 44.3% of the vote.
Long-time Summers Delegate Roy Cooper wins primary
Summers County Delegate Roy Cooper, securing 67.3% of the vote, defeated challenger John Fain to secure the GOP nomination for House of Delegates District 40. James W. “Jim” McNeely will be his opponent in November.
Incumbent Campbell prevails in Greenbrier County GOP primary
Delegate Jeff Campbell received 52.8% of the vote to win the Republican nomination for House District 46, which includes Greenbrier County. Governor Jim Justice appointed Delegate Campbell to the seat last year. Democrat Paul S. Detch is running for the seat in the November general election.
Former Delegate Canterbury gets GOP primary nod
Former House of Delegates member Ray Canterbury defeated two GOP opponents to secure the GOP nomination for House District 47, which includes Greenbrier County. Former Delegate George “Boogie” Amber was one of three candidates seeking the nomination. Mr. Canterbury’s Democrat general election opponent is Kayla M. McCoy.
House Health Vice Chair Tully defeated
Delegate Heather Tully, who served as House Health Vice Chair, was defeated for the GOP nomination for House of Delegates District 49, which includes Nicholas County. Her challenger, Stanley S. Adkins, received 53.6% of the vote. Adkins’ Democrat challenger will be Jean Nutter.
Marshall Clay wins 52.4% of vote
Marshall W. Clay is the GOP candidate for House of Delegates District 51. That seat is currently held by House Judiciary Chair Tom Fast, who was successful in election as a Fayette County Circuit Judge position. Mr. Clay’s challenger is Robyn Kincaid.
Republican candidate Howell wins nomination
GOP candidate Teresa Howell, securing 64.6% of the votes, defeated challenger Greg Ingram to secure the GOP nomination to House of Delegates District 52, which includes Fayette and part of Kanawha County. Howell’s Democrat opponent in the general election will be Thomas Jones.
Tristan Leavitt secures nod for GOP District 53
Tristan Leavitt won the Republican Primary in GOP district 53, which is located in Kanawha County. He defeated opponent Terry Burns. Leavitt’s Democrat challenger will be Chris Smith.
R. Mark Carter wins GOP primary in Kanawha County
R. Mark Carter defeated challenger Ernest Blevins to secure the GOP Primary nod for Kanawha County District 57. Mr. Carter received 40.8% of the vote, besting two challengers. The seat is currently held by Delegate Hollis T. Lewis, who won the Democrat primary.
House Government Organization Chair Phillips wins
House Government Organization Chair Chris Phillips, given 67.4% of the vote, easily defeated GOP challenger David Critchfield. Delegate Phillps represents District 68.
Incumbent Keith Marple defeats challenger
Incumbent Keith Marple defeated challenger Danny Hamrick, former House Education chairman, to become GOP candidate for House of Delegates District 69, which includes parts of Harrison County and Lewis County. Marple received 57.4% of the vote.
Bryan Smith wins House District 73 GOP primary
GOP candidate Bryan Smith defeated two challengers in the GOP Primary to represent House of Delegates District 73, which includes parts of Marion County and Taylor counties. Mr. Smith received 46.2% of the vote. That seat is currently held by House Health Chairman Amy Summers of Taylor County, who chose not to seek reelection.
Mallow holds onto House District 75
Incumbent Phil Mallow defeated challenger David Kennedy to win House District 75, which includes Marion County. Mallow received 56.6% of the vote.
Dobbs wins House District 76 primary
John Dodds, with 52.9% of the Republican primary vote, beat candidate Toby Heaney to represent House Delegate District 76, which includes Marion County. Mr. Dodds faces Democrat challenger Rick Garcia in the general election.
Preston County Incumbent Jennings defeats GOP challenger
Delegate D. Rolland Jennings of Preston County defeated challenger Justin Hough to be the Republican nominee for House of Delegates District 84. Delegate Jennings received 54% of the vote.
Incumbent Delegate Hott easily defeats challenger
Incumbent House of Delegates member John Paul Hott II of Grant County easily won the GOP primary as House of Delegates 85 District candidate.
Incumbent George Miller wins GOP nomination
George Miller, garnering 74.7% of the vote, is the GOP nominee for House District 90, which includes portions of Berkeley County and Morgan County.
Lisa White wins GOP Berkeley County primary
With 67.6% of the GOP Primary vote, Lisa White defeated challenger Tanner Rogers to represent House of Delegates District 96, which includes Berkeley County. The Democrat challenger in the November election will be Aniqua “Nikki” Lower. That seat is currently held by Delegate Eric l. Householder, who sought unsuccessful election as state Auditor.
Anders secures House Delegate District 97 victory
S. Chris Anders won 60.8% of the GOP primary vote to represent House of Delegates District 97, which includes parts of Berkeley and Jefferson counties. Delegate John Hardy represents the district, which includes parts of Berkeley County and Jefferson County. The Democrat general election challenger will be Lucia Valentine.
Funkhouser secures House District 98 vote
In a House District including Jefferson County, Delegate Joe Funkhouser won the GOP primary, earning 59.3% of the votes. Troy N. Miller will be the Democrat general election candidate. Delegate Paul Espinosa currently represents the District, which includes Jefferson County. Delegate Espinosa lost in a bid to secure the seat currently held by Senator Patricia Rucker.
Jefferson Delegate Clark bests two challengers
Given 45.7% of the GOP vote for House District 99, incumbent Delegate Wayne Clark of Jefferson County defeated two challengers to become the GOP candidate in the November election. Clark’s Democrat challenger will be Osmund Antonio Anderson. |