West Virginians haven't had a new House representative since 1982. Republicans almost certainly could make the elections closer by running stronger, better funded candidates -- all three districts saw a decline in the relative Democratic performance -- but once again, Bob Wise is the only candidate with nominal competition.
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| PREDICTION: Uncontested Win (2: 2D) | |||||
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| 1996: | 1994: | 1992: | Clinton: | First: | |
| 1. Alan Mollohan (D)* | 100% (U) | 70% | 100% (U) | 49% (0, down 3) | 1982 |
| 3. Nick Rahall (D)* | 100% (U) | 64% | 66% | 58% (+9, down 3) | 1976 |
| PREDICTION: Landslide Win (1: 1D) | |||||
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| 1996: | 1994: | 1992: | Clinton: | First: | |
| 2. Bob Wise (D)* | 69% | 63% | 71% | 49% (0, down 2) | 1982 |
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