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West Virginia, House of Delegates, District 2

West Virginia House of Delegates District 2
Current incumbentPhil Diserio Democratic Party
Population19,289

West Virginia's second state house district is represented by Democratic Representative Phil Diserio.

As of the 2010 census, a total of 19,289 civilians reside within West Virginia's second state house district. West Virginia's state delegates represent an average of 18,530 residents. After the 2000 Census, each member represented 18,083 residents.

About the office

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

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

State legislators
SalaryPer diem
$20,000/year$131/day in session.Set by the compensation commission.

Vacancies

In West Virginia, the Governor is responsible for filling all vacancies in the house.

The executive committee of the political party that holds the seat must 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. The person that is selected to fill the seat serves the remainder of the unfilled term.

Elections

2020

Elections for the office of West Virginia House of Delegates will take place in 2020. The general election will be held on November 3, 2020. A primary is scheduled for May 12, 2020. The filing deadline is January 25, 2020.

2018

General election
General election for West Virginia House of Delegates District 2

Incumbent Phil Diserio (D) defeated Becky Uhlly (R) and Trevor Barnhart (Independent) in the general election for West Virginia House of Delegates District 2 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Phil Diserio (D)
52.3
2,971

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Becky Uhlly (R)
39.2
2,230

Trevor Barnhart (Independent)
8.5
481

Total votes: 5,682
(100.00% precincts reporting)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 2

Incumbent Phil Diserio advanced from the Democratic primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 2 on May 8, 2018.

Candidate

Phil Diserio (D)

Republican primary election
Republican primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 2

Grace Davis advanced from the Republican primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 2 on May 8, 2018.

Candidate

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Grace Davis (R)

2016

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 Ryan Weld (R) did not seek re-election.

Phil Diserio defeated Robert Diciccio in the West Virginia House of Delegates District 2 general election.

West Virginia House of Delegates District 2, General Election, 2016

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Phil Diserio 61.03% 4,191
Republican Robert Diciccio 38.97% 2,676
Total Votes 6,867
Source: West Virginia Secretary of State

Phil Diserio ran unopposed in the West Virginia House of Delegates District 2 Democratic primary.

West Virginia House of Delegates District 2, Democratic Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Phil Diserio (unopposed)
Robert Diciccio ran unopposed in the West Virginia House of Delegates District 2 Republican primary.

West Virginia House of Delegates District 2, Republican Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Robert Diciccio (unopposed)


2014

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. Incumbent Phil Diserio was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Ryan Weld was unopposed in the Republican primary. Weld defeated Diserio in the general election.

West Virginia House of Delegates District 2, General Election, 2014

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.pngRyan Weld 59.6% 2,846
Democratic Phil Diserio Incumbent 40.4% 1,928
Total Votes 4,774

2012

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. Democratic incumbent Phillip W. Diserio defeated Republican Lynn Davis in the general election. Both candidates were unopposed in the primary elections.

West Virginia House of Delegates, District 2, General Election, 2012

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngPhil Diserio Incumbent 52% 3,440
Republican Lynn Davis 48% 3,170
Total Votes 6,610

Campaign contributions

From 2002 to 2016, candidates for West Virginia House of Delegates District 2 raised a total of $432,910. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $16,034 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, West Virginia House of Delegates District 2

Year Amount Candidates Average
2016 $36,425 2 $18,213
2014 $88,633 2 $44,317
2012 $70,880 2 $35,440
2010 $30,585 3 $10,195
2008 $29,628 3 $9,876
2006 $62,113 4 $15,528
2004 $59,499 4 $14,875
2002 $28,394 4 $7,099
2000 $26,753 3 $8,918
Total $432,910 27 $16,034