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West Virginia, House of Delegates, District 9

West Virginia House of Delegates District 9
Current incumbentChuck Little Republican Party
Population18,288

West Virginia's ninth state house district is represented by Republican Representative Chuck Little.

As of the 2010 census, a total of 18,288 civilians reside within West Virginia's ninth 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 9

Incumbent Ray Hollen (R) defeated Jim Marion (D) in the general election for West Virginia House of Delegates District 9 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Ray Hollen (R)
65.6
3,986

Jim Marion (D)
34.4
2,091

Total votes: 6,077
(100.00% precincts reporting)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 9

Jim Marion advanced from the Democratic primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 9 on May 8, 2018.

Candidate

Jim Marion (D)

Republican primary election
Republican primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 9

Incumbent Ray Hollen advanced from the Republican primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 9 on May 8, 2018.

Candidate

Ray Hollen (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 Anna Border (R) did not seek re-election.

Ray Hollen defeated Jim Marion in the West Virginia House of Delegates District 9 general election.

West Virginia House of Delegates District 9, General Election, 2016

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Ray Hollen 60.00% 4,551
Democratic Jim Marion 40.00% 3,034
Total Votes 7,585
Source: West Virginia Secretary of State

Jim Marion ran unopposed in the West Virginia House of Delegates District 9 Democratic primary.

West Virginia House of Delegates District 9, Democratic Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Jim Marion (unopposed)

Ray Hollen defeated Angela Summers in the West Virginia House of Delegates District 9 Republican primary.

West Virginia House of Delegates District 9, Republican Primary, 2016

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Ray Hollen 59.40% 1,545
Republican Angela Summers 40.60% 1,056
Total Votes 2,601


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. Jim Marion was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Incumbent Anna Border was unopposed in the Republican primary. Border defeated Marion in the general election.

West Virginia House of Delegates District 9, General Election, 2014

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.pngAnna Border Incumbent 71.5% 3,257
Democratic Jim Marion 28.5% 1,298
Total Votes 4,555

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 Anna Border defeated Democrat Jim Marion in the general election. Both candidates were unopposed in the primary elections.

West Virginia House of Delegates, District 9, General Election, 2012

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.pngAnna Border Incumbent 65.6% 4,504
Democratic Jim Marion 34.4% 2,357
Total Votes 6,861

Campaign contributions

From 2002 to 2016, candidates for West Virginia House of Delegates District 9 raised a total of $187,631. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $6,949 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, West Virginia House of Delegates District 9

Year Amount Candidates Average
2016 $15,408 3 $5,136
2014 $11,918 2 $5,959
2012 $18,973 2 $9,487
2010 $14,720 2 $7,360
2008 $41,529 5 $8,306
2006 $25,593 3 $8,531
2004 $28,197 4 $7,049
2002 $14,549 4 $3,637
2000 $16,744 2 $8,372
Total $187,631 27 $6,949