West Virginia
3 seats: 3D D 53
Because of Bob Wise's open seat, West Virginia is sure to have its first new
U.S. House Member since 1982. The lowest winning percentage for these incumbents
in the entire decade has been 63%, but Wise's open seat is vulnerable; despite
the apparent stasis, all three districts saw a rise in projected Republican
performance in 1996, and a Republican was elected governor. Nonetheless,
Democrats Alan Mollohan and Nick Rahall are uncontested this year for the third
consecutive election.
| 1. Alan Mollohan (D), 1982 |
Uncontested* |
| |
'98: 85 U |
'96: 100 |
'94: 70 |
'92: 100 |
 D |
50-50 |
| |
| 2. OPEN [Bob Wise, D, 1982] |
Vulnerable |
| |
['98: 73 |
'96: 69 |
'94: 63 |
'92: 71] |
|
50-50 |
| |
| 3. Nick Rahall (D), 1976 |
Uncontested |
| |
'98: 87 U |
'96: 100 |
'94: 64 |
'92: 66 |
|
D 59 |
West Virginia's results 1982 to 1998
Facts in Focus for West Virginia 1982 to 1998
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