District 1
Republican incumbent David McKinley has represented the district since 2011. In 2016, he was reelected with 68.97% of the vote.[1] McKinley is running for re-election.[2]
Democratic primary
Primary results
Democratic primary results
Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
|
Democratic |
Kendra Fershee |
23,030 |
47.3 |
|
Democratic |
Ralph Baxter |
18,542 |
38.1 |
|
Democratic |
Tom Payne |
7,131 |
14.6 |
Total votes |
48,703 |
100.0 |
Republican primary
Primary results
Republican primary results
Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
|
Republican |
David McKinley (incumbent) |
40,122 |
100.0 |
Total votes |
40,122 |
100.0 |
General election
Polling
Poll source |
Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
David McKinley (R) |
Kendra Fershee (D) |
Undecided |
Emerson College |
September 13–15, 2018 |
275 |
± 6.3% |
43% |
14% |
43% |
Monmouth University |
June 14–19, 2018 |
87 LV |
± 14.4% |
72% |
24% |
– |
87 RV |
± 14.4% |
68% |
22% |
– |
District 2
Republican incumbent Alex Mooney has represented the district since 2015. In 2016, he was reelected with 58.18% of the vote.[1] Mooney has not announced whether he is running for reelection. West Virginia's 2nd district has been included on the initial list of Republican held seats being targeted by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee in 2018.[6]
Democratic primary
Endorsements
Aaron Scheinberg (D) |
- Federal politicians
- Individuals
|
Primary results
Democratic primary results
Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
|
Democratic |
Talley Sergent |
29,296 |
62.5 |
|
Democratic |
Aaron Scheinberg |
17,547 |
37.5 |
Total votes |
46,843 |
100.0 |
Republican primary
Primary results
Republican primary results
Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
|
Republican |
Alex Mooney (incumbent) |
36,477 |
100.0 |
Total votes |
36,477 |
100.0 |
General election
Endorsements
Talley Sergent (D) |
- Statewide and local politicians
- Individuals
- Labor unions
- Organizations
- Newspapers
|
Polling
Poll source |
Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Alex Mooney (R) |
Talley Sergent (D) |
Undecided |
Emerson College |
September 13–15, 2018 |
277 |
± 6.3% |
32% |
24% |
44% |
Monmouth University |
June 14–19, 2018 |
138 LV |
± 13.0% |
52% |
38% |
— |
138 RV |
± 13.0% |
51% |
33% |
— |
District 3
Republican incumbent Evan Jenkins has represented the district since 2015. In 2016, he was reelected with 67.88% of the vote.[1] Jenkins is vacating the seat to run for Senate against Democratic incumbent Joe Manchin.[30]
Democratic primary
- Paul Davis, CEO of the Tri-State Transit Authority[31]
- Janice "Byrd" Hagerman[32]
- Shirley Love, State Delegate for District 32[33]
- Richard Ojeda, State Senator[34]
General election
Endorsements
Carol Miller (R) |
- Federal officials
- Organizations
|
Richard Ojeda (D) |
- Federal politicians
- Labor unions
- Organizations
|
Polling
Poll source |
Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Carol Miller (R) |
Richard Ojeda (D) |
Other |
Undecided |
DCCC (D) |
September 16, 2018 |
540 |
± 4.2% |
44% |
48% |
– |
8% |
Emerson College |
September 13–15, 2018 |
274 |
± 6.3% |
31% |
36% |
– |
33% |
NYT Upshot/Siena College |
September 8–10, 2018 |
499 |
± 5.0% |
48% |
40% |
– |
12% |
Monmouth University |
June 14–19, 2018 |
343 LV |
± 5.3% |
41% |
47% |
3% |
9% |
428 RV |
± 4.7% |
41% |
43% |
3% |
13% |
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- ↑ Thomas, Alex (May 30, 2017). "McKinley to run for re-election in 2018". West Virginia MetroNews. Retrieved May 30, 2017.
- ↑ "Ex-Orrick Leader Finally Ready to Run for Congress". www.law.com. Retrieved 2017-09-12.
- ↑ "WVU Law professor declares candidacy for Congress". WV MetroNews. 2017-09-21. Retrieved 2017-09-22.
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- ↑ Cheney, Kyle (January 30, 2017). "Amid Democratic doldrums, DCCC identifies 2018 targets". Politico. Retrieved March 23, 2017.
- ↑ "Veteran announces bid for Alex Mooney's congressional seat". Charleston Gazette-Mail. Retrieved 2017-08-08.
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- ↑ Seth Moulton [@SethMoulton] (August 9, 2017). "Proud to announce I'm endorsing 3 more candidates for Congress: @danielfeehan, @AmyMcGrathKY, and @AaronScheinberg" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ↑ Joe Klein (July 12, 2017). ""...The only way to get out of the current morass in DC is to elect people like Aaron who will represent us With Honor. My whole family plans to do what we can to help Aaron continue his patriotic service in Congress."".
- ↑ Talley Sergent [@TalleySergent] (March 7, 2018). "Talk about two guys that know a little about education, teacher strikes and paving a better path for West Virginia's kids. Proud to have the support of Governor Gaston Caperton and Treasurer John Perdue - two great West Virginians. #LetsGo #WV02 #wvpol" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ↑ Ojeda, II, Richard (June 12, 2018). "I have a pretty crazy idea. Instead of electing worthless leaders like Mooney, how about we elect a true West Virginian like @TalleySergent who is more than ready to fight the opioid crisis, bring jobs to WV and give the children of West Virginia the future they deserve?!!". Twitter. Richard N. Ojeda, II @Ojeda4congress.
- ↑ Gregory, Ron (September 9, 2017). "Ron Gregory: UMW union pleased with Labor Day turnout". The Herald Dispatch.
- ↑ Rogers, Scott (June 13, 2018). "Talley Sergent has put together a movement that will change the course of our wonderful state, #WestVirginia for the better. She will represent the interests of her constituents in #WV02 and not outside interest that seek to exploit our hard working people! @TalleySergent". Twitter. Scott Rogers @ScottRogers_WV.
- ↑ Scheinberg, Aaron (June 12, 2018). "Friends, this is the most important election of our lifetime. We are just beginning a movement to bring service back to public service in West Virginia and across the country. That's why I'm wholeheartedly endorsing my primary opponent, Talley Sergent. I ask that you join me in supporting her. We both agree that we must defeat Alex Mooney in order to represent people not corporations, fight for health care for all, end the addiction epidemic and create opportunity for every West Virginian". www.facebook.com. Aaron Scheinberg for Congress.
- ↑ Rod Snyder [@RodSnyderWV] (August 21, 2018). "In Jefferson County tonight, @TalleySergent holds her 17th consecutive town hall w/ WV voters. If you're keeping count, that's 17 more town halls than @RepAlexMooney has ever held. We deserve a congressperson who actually listens to us. So proud to support Talley. #wvpol #WV02" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
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- ↑ Thompson, Billy (June 27, 2018). "Presenting campaign contribution checks today to Richard Ojeda and Talley Sergent. Ojeda is running for Congress in WV03 and Sergent is running for Congress in WV02. Both are endorsed by the WV AFL-CIO and the USW". www.facebook.com. USW District 8 Rapid Response.
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- ↑ Lee, Dale (May 1, 2018). "One week to go until Primary Election Day - Tuesday, May 8. Early voting is currently underway. Remember to take some form of ID to the polls". www.facebook.com. West Virginia Education Association.
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- ↑ "Gazette endorsement: Talley Sergent in Democratic primary for Congress". Charleston Gazette-Mail. April 25, 2018.
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- ↑ Mike Pence. "Great evening supporting @CarolMillerWV for U.S. Congress! Carol will bring her experience as a small business owner to Washington, DC. If you live in WV's 3rd Congressional District, get out and vote for Carol Miller! @RealDonaldTrump & I are with her!". Twitter.
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External links
- Official campaign websites for first district candidates
- Official campaign websites for second district candidates
- Official campaign websites for third district candidates