West Virginia House of Delegates District 15
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| West Virginia House of Delegates District 15 | ||
| Current incumbent | Geoff Foster  | |
| Population | 18,384 | |
West Virginia's fifteenth state house district is represented by Republican Representative Geoff Foster.
As of the 2010 census, a total of 18,384 civilians reside within West Virginia's fifteenth state house district.[1] West Virginia's state delegates represent an average of 18,530 residents.[2] After the 2000 Census, each member represented 18,083 residents.[3]
About the office[edit]
Members of the West Virginia House of Delegates serve two-year terms and are not subject to term limits. West Virginia legislators assume office the first day of December following the election.
Qualifications[edit]
Section 12 of Article 6 of the West Virginia Constitution states, "No person shall be a senator or delegate who has not for one year next preceding his election, been a resident within the district or county from which he is elected; and if a senator or delegate remove from the district or county for which he was elected, his seat shall be thereby vacated."[4]
Section 13 of Article 6 of the West Virginia Constitution states, "No person holding any other lucrative office or employment under this state, the United States, or any foreign government; no member of Congress; and no person who is sheriff, constable, or clerk of any court of record, shall be eligible to a seat in the Legislature."
Salaries[edit]
- See also: Comparison of state legislative salaries
| State legislative salaries, 2022 | |
|---|---|
| Salary | Per diem |
| $20,000/year | $131/day. Set by compensation commission. Unvouchered. |
Vacancies[edit]
If there is a vacancy in the West Virginia State Legislature, the governor must select a replacement to fill the vacant seat.[5][6]
For vacancies in the House of Delegates, the executive committee of the political party that holds the seat can submit a list of three candidates to the governor. The list must be submitted to the governor within 15 days of the vacancy. The governor must make a selection within five days of receiving the list. If the committee does not submit a list within 15 days, the governor must appoint someone of the same political party as the person who left office. The person that is selected to fill the vacancy serves the remainder of the unfilled term.[6]
For vacancies in the Senate, a gubernatorial appointment is required if less than two months and two years are left in the vacant senator's term. A temporary gubernatorial appointment is required for any vacancy that has more than two months and two years remaining. The person who is selected by the governor to fill the seat on an interim basis, serves until the next scheduled general election. A special election must be held to determine a permanent replacement. The executive committee of the political party that holds the vacant Senate seat is responsible for making recommendations to the governor on any appointment.[6]
See sources: West Virginia Const. Art. 4, Sec. 7 and West Virginia Code Ann. §3-10-5
District map[edit]
Redistricting[edit]
2020-2022[edit]
West Virginia enacted district maps for the Senate and House of Delegates on October 22, 2021.[7] On September 30, 2021, the House Redistricting Committees released a single-member district map proposal for the West Virginia House of Delegates.[8] The proposal passed the House on October 13, 2021, in a 79-20 vote and passed the Senate on October 18, 2021, in a 28-5 vote.[9] On October 5, 2021, the Senate Redistricting Committee released five map proposals for West Virginia's State Senate districts.[10] On October 11, 2021, the Senate Redistricting Committee voted to recommend Sen. Charles S. Trump IV's (R) 8th proposed senate map to the full Senate.[11] The Senate approved a map that combined aspects of previous proposals in a 31-2 vote on October 19, 2021. The map, named after Sens. Trump, Tom Takubo (R), Eric Tarr (R) Patricia Rucker (R), and Robert Karnes (R) was approved by the House in a 72-19 vote. Both the House and Senate maps were signed into law by Gov. Jim Justice (R) on October 20, 2021.[12] These maps take effect for West Virginia's 2022 legislative elections.
On the Senate map, Sen. Trump said, “This amendment I believe reconciles and harmonizes some of the issues that were points of contention. This is the product of conversations and compromises over a long period of time by a great number of people.”[13]
“There is a faction within the Republican Party that is worried about their reelection when they shouldn’t be. They should worry about how the state works and how to make it work," said Sen. Mike Romano (D).[14]
How does redistricting in West Virginia work? In West Virginia, congressional and state legislative district boundaries are set by the West Virginia State Legislature. These lines are subject to veto by the governor.[15]
The West Virginia Constitution requires that state Senate districts be "compact, contiguous, and bounded by county lines where doing so is not otherwise unlawful." There are no such requirements in place for congressional or state House districts.[15]
West Virginia House of Delegates District 15
before 2020 redistricting cycle
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West Virginia House of Delegates District 15
after 2020 redistricting cycle
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Elections[edit]
2022[edit]
General election for West Virginia House of Delegates District 15
Incumbent Riley Keaton and Chuck Conner are running in the general election for West Virginia House of Delegates District 15 on November 8, 2022.
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Republican primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 15
Incumbent Riley Keaton defeated Rick Atkinson in the Republican primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 15 on May 10, 2022.
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Votes |
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Riley Keaton |
55.5
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986 |
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Rick Atkinson |
44.5
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790 | |
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Total votes: 1,776 | |||
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2020[edit]
General election for West Virginia House of Delegates District 15
Incumbent Geoff Foster defeated Theresa Jackson and Michael A. Young in the general election for West Virginia House of Delegates District 15 on November 3, 2020.
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Votes |
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Geoff Foster (R) |
62.5
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6,259 |
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Theresa Jackson (D) |
31.7
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3,177 | |
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Michael A. Young (L) |
5.8
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586 | |
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Total votes: 10,022 | |||
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Democratic primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 15
Theresa Jackson advanced from the Democratic primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 15 on June 9, 2020.
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Votes |
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Theresa Jackson |
100.0
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1,743 |
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Total votes: 1,743 | |||
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Republican primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 15
Incumbent Geoff Foster advanced from the Republican primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 15 on June 9, 2020.
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Geoff Foster |
100.0
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2,927 |
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Total votes: 2,927 | |||
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2018[edit]
General election for West Virginia House of Delegates District 15
Incumbent Geoff Foster defeated Casey Wade Horton and Theresa Jackson in the general election for West Virginia House of Delegates District 15 on November 6, 2018.
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Votes |
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Geoff Foster (R) |
64.1
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4,995 |
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Casey Wade Horton (D) |
26.6
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2,073 | |
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Theresa Jackson (Independent) |
9.3
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721 | |
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Total votes: 7,789 (100.00% precincts reporting) |
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Democratic primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 15
Casey Wade Horton advanced from the Democratic primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 15 on May 8, 2018.
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Republican primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 15
Incumbent Geoff Foster defeated Bryan Hastings in the Republican primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 15 on May 8, 2018.
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Votes |
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Geoff Foster |
62.7
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1,377 |
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Bryan Hastings |
37.3
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820 | |
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Total votes: 2,197 | |||
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2016[edit]
Elections for the West Virginia House of Delegates took place in 2016. The primary election took place on May 10, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was January 30, 2016.
Incumbent Geoff Foster defeated Jeffery Smith in the West Virginia House of Delegates District 15 general election.[16][17]
| West Virginia House of Delegates District 15, General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Geoff Foster Incumbent |
65.24% | 5,774 | |
| Democratic | Jeffery Smith | 34.76% | 3,076 | |
| Total Votes | 8,850 | |||
| Source: West Virginia Secretary of State | ||||
Jeffery Smith defeated Terrence M. Turley in the West Virginia House of Delegates District 15 Democratic primary.[18][19]
| West Virginia House of Delegates District 15, Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Jeffery Smith |
51.89% | 932 | |
| Democratic | Terrence M. Turley | 48.11% | 864 | |
| Total Votes | 1,796 | |||
Incumbent Geoff Foster ran unopposed in the West Virginia House of Delegates District 15 Republican primary.[18][19]
| West Virginia House of Delegates District 15, Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Geoff Foster Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2014[edit]
Elections for the West Virginia House of Delegates took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 13, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was January 25, 2014. Geoff Foster defeated Duke Jordan in the Republican primary. Foster defeated Christian Watts (I) in the general election. Ashley Stinnett (R) withdrew before the primary.[20][21]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Geoff Foster |
79.4% | 4,209 | |
| Independent | Christian Watts | 20.6% | 1,095 | |
| Total Votes | 5,304 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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Geoff Foster |
61.3% | 952 |
| Duke Jordan | 38.7% | 600 |
| Total Votes | 1,552 | |
2012[edit]
Elections for the office of West Virginia House of Delegates consisted of a primary election on May 8, 2012, and a general election on November 6, 2012. Republican incumbent Troy Andes was unchallenged in the general election. Andes defeated Joe Bocook in the Republican primary election.[22][23]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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Troy Andes Incumbent |
82% | 1,792 |
| Joe Bocook | 18% | 394 |
| Total Votes | 2,186 | |
Campaign contributions[edit]
From 2000 to 2018, candidates for West Virginia House of Delegates District 15 raised a total of $1,128,121. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $19,792 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money
| Campaign contributions, West Virginia House of Delegates District 15 | |||
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| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
| 2018 | $36,249 | 4 | $9,062 |
| 2016 | $33,637 | 3 | $11,212 |
| 2014 | $33,016 | 3 | $11,005 |
| 2012 | $53,990 | 2 | $26,995 |
| 2010 | $233,369 | 8 | $29,171 |
| 2008 | $158,447 | 6 | $26,408 |
| 2006 | $222,398 | 11 | $20,218 |
| 2004 | $136,955 | 7 | $19,565 |
| 2002 | $100,220 | 5 | $20,044 |
| 2000 | $119,840 | 8 | $14,980 |
| Total | $1,128,121 | 57 | $19,792 |
See also[edit]
External links[edit]
Footnotes[edit]
- ↑ West Virginia State Legislature, Population Summary Report, August 16, 2011
- ↑ U.S. Census Bureau, "2010 Census Interactive Population Search," accessed February 14, 2014
- ↑ U.S. Census Bureau, "States Ranked by Population," April 2, 2001
- ↑ West Virginia Legislature, "Article VI, Section 12," accessed February 9, 2021
- ↑ West Virginia Legislature, "West Virginia Constitution," accessed February 9, 2021 (Section, Article 4, Section 7)
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 West Virginia Legislature, "West Virginia Code," accessed February 9, 2021 (Statute 3-10-5, WV Code)
- ↑ West Virginia Legislature, "Actions by the Governor," accessed October 25, 2021
- ↑ WSAZ, "First West Virginia redistricting maps released," September 30, 2021
- ↑ West Virginia Legislature, "Actions by the Governor," accessed October 25, 2021
- ↑ West Virginia Legislature, "Senate Select Committee on Redistricting," accessed October 7, 2021
- ↑ WV News, "(West Virginia) Senate Redistricting Committee selects proposed maps," October 11, 2021
- ↑ Metro News, "After days of trying, Senate overwhelmingly passes a map of its own districts," October 19, 2021
- ↑ The Center Square, "West Virginia Senate passes Senate redistricting bill," October 21, 2021
- ↑ 13 News, "West Virginia State Senate passes new district maps; House to return Wednesday," October 19, 2021
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 All About Redistricting, "West Virginia," accessed May 7, 2015
- ↑ West Virginia Secretary of State, "Candidate search," accessed November 4, 2016
- ↑ West Virginia Secretary of State, "2016 official general election results," accessed May 3, 2017
- ↑ 18.0 18.1 West Virginia Secretary of State, "Candidate Listing by Office," accessed January 30, 2016
- ↑ 19.0 19.1 West Virginia Secretary of State, "Statewide Results - Primary Election - May 10, 2016," accessed August 2, 2016
- ↑ West Virginia Secretary of State, "Candidate search," accessed April 30, 2014
- ↑ West Virginia Secretary of State, "Statewide Results," accessed June 18, 2014
- ↑ Official general election results West Virginia Secretary of State, General Election Statewide Results, accessed October 31, 2013
- ↑ Official primary results West Virginia Secretary of State, Primary Election Statewide Results, accessed October 31, 2013
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