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West Virginia, House of Delegates, District 64

West Virginia House of Delegates District 64
Current incumbentEric L. Householder Republican Party
Population17,838

West Virginia's sixty-fourth state house district is represented by Republican Representative Eric L. Householder.

As of the 2010 census, a total of 17,838 civilians reside within West Virginia's sixty-fourth 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 64

Incumbent Eric Householder (R) defeated Barbara Frankenberry (D) in the general election for West Virginia House of Delegates District 64 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Eric Householder (R)
58.3
3,236

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Barbara Frankenberry (D)
41.7
2,317

Total votes: 5,553
(100.00% precincts reporting)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 64

Barbara Frankenberry advanced from the Democratic primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 64 on May 8, 2018.

Candidate

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Barbara Frankenberry (D)

Republican primary election
Republican primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 64

Incumbent Eric Householder defeated Wendy Bird in the Republican primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 64 on May 8, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Eric Householder (R)
60.6
682

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Wendy Bird (R)
39.4
444

Total votes: 1,126

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 Eric Householder defeated Barbara Frankenberry in the West Virginia House of Delegates District 64 general election.

West Virginia House of Delegates District 64, General Election, 2016

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Eric Householder Incumbent 55.80% 3,940
Democratic Barbara Frankenberry 44.20% 3,121
Total Votes 7,061
Source: West Virginia Secretary of State

Barbara Frankenberry ran unopposed in the West Virginia House of Delegates District 64 Democratic primary.

West Virginia House of Delegates District 64, Democratic Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Barbara Frankenberry (unopposed)

Incumbent Eric Householder ran unopposed in the West Virginia House of Delegates District 64 Republican primary.

West Virginia House of Delegates District 64, Republican Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Eric Householder Incumbent (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 Eric Householder was unopposed in the Republican primary. Householder was unopposed in the general election.

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. Republican incumbent Eric L. Householder was unchallenged in the general election. Householder was unopposed in the Republican primary election.

Campaign contributions

From 2012 to 2016, candidates for West Virginia House of Delegates District 64 raised a total of $81,720. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $20,430 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, West Virginia House of Delegates District 64

Year Amount Candidates Average
2016 $67,420 2 $33,710
2014 $11,950 1 $11,950
2012 $2,350 1 $2,350
Total $81,720 4 $20,430