West Virginia House of Delegates
| West Virginia House of Delegates | |
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| General Information | |
| Party control: | Republican |
| Session start: | January 10, 2024 |
| Session end: | March 9, 2024 |
| Term length: | 2 years |
| Term limits: | None |
| Redistricting: | Legislature-dominant |
| Salary: | $20,000/year + per diem |
| Members | |
| Total: | 100 |
| Democrats: | 11 |
| Republicans: | 88 |
| Other: | 0 |
| Vacancies: | 1 |
| Leadership | |
| Speaker: | Roger Hanshaw (R) |
| Maj. Leader: | Eric Householder (R) |
| Min. Leader: | Sean Hornbuckle (D) |
| Elections | |
| Last election: | November 8, 2022 |
| Next election: | November 5, 2024 |
The West Virginia House of Delegates is the lower chamber of the West Virginia State Legislature. Alongside the West Virginia State Senate, it forms the legislative branch of the West Virginia state government and works alongside the governor of West Virginia to create laws and establish a state budget. Legislative authority and responsibilities of the West Virginia House of Delegates include passing bills on public policy matters, setting levels for state spending, raising and lowering taxes, and voting to uphold or override gubernatorial vetoes.
The West Virginia House of Delegates meets in the state capitol building in Charleston, West Virginia.
West Virginia has a Republican trifecta. The Republican Party controls the office of governor and both chambers of the state legislature. |
This page contains the following information on the West Virginia House of Delegates.
- Which party controls the chamber
- The chamber's current membership
- Partisan control of the chamber over time
- Elections in the chamber and how vacancies are filled
- A district map
- How redistricting works in the state
- Legislation currently under consideration
- Legislative session dates
- Legislative procedures, such as veto overrides and the state budget process
- A list of committees
Party control
Current partisan control
The table below shows the partisan breakdown of the West Virginia House of Delegates as of January 2024:
| Party | As of January 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic Party | 11 | |
| Republican Party | 88 | |
| Other | 0 | |
| Vacancies | 1 | |
| Total | 100 | |
Members
Leadership
The speaker of the House is the presiding officer of the body.[3][4]
Leadership and members
- Speaker of the House: Roger Hanshaw (R)
- Majority leader: Eric Householder (R)
- Minority leader: Sean Hornbuckle (D)
Salaries
- See also: Comparison of state legislative salaries
| State legislative salaries, 2023 | |
|---|---|
| Salary | Per diem |
| $20,000/year | $75/day for members who commute daily. $175/day for members who do not commute daily. |
Swearing in dates
West Virginia legislators assume office the first day of December following the election.[5]
Membership qualifications
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."[6]
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."[7]
Historical party control
Republicans won control of the West Virginia House of Delegates in 2014. In 2022, they won an 88-12 majority.
The table below shows the partisan history of the West Virginia House following every general election from 1992 to 2022. All data from 2006 or earlier comes from Michael Dubin's Party Affiliations in the State Legislatures (McFarland Press, 2007). Data after 2006 was compiled by Ballotpedia staff.
West Virginia House of Delegates election results: 1992-2022
| Year | '92 | '94 | '96 | '98 | '00 | '02 | '04 | '06 | '08 | '10 | '12 | '14 | '16 | '18 | '20 | '22 |
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| Democrats | 79 | 69 | 74 | 75 | 75 | 68 | 68 | 72 | 79 | 65 | 54 | 36 | 37 | 41 | 24 | 12 |
| Republicans | 21 | 31 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 32 | 32 | 28 | 21 | 35 | 46 | 64 | 63 | 59 | 76 | 88 |
Trifecta history
A state government trifecta is a term that describes single-party government, when one political party holds the governor's office and has majorities in both chambers of the legislature in a state government. Between 1992 and 2023, West Virginia was under the following types of trifecta control:
- Democratic trifecta: 1992-1996, 2001-2014
- Republican trifecta: 2018-2023
- Divided government: 1997-2000, 2015-2017
West Virginia Party Control: 1992-2024
Nineteen years of Democratic trifectas • Seven years of Republican trifectas
| Year | 92 | 93 | 94 | 95 | 96 | 97 | 98 | 99 | 00 | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | 07 | 08 | 09 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 |
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| Governor | D | D | D | D | D | R | R | R | R | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D[8] | R | R | R | R | R | R | R |
| Senate | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R |
| House | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R |
Elections
Elections by year
West Virginia state delegates serve two-year terms, with all seats up for election every two years. West Virginia holds elections for its legislature in even years.
2024
Elections for the West Virginia House of Delegates will take place in 2024. The general election is on November 5, 2024. A primary is May 14, 2024. The filing deadline is January 27, 2024.
2022
Elections for the West Virginia House of Delegates took place in 2022. The general election was on November 8, 2022. A primary was scheduled for May 10, 2022. The filing deadline was January 29, 2022.
2020
Elections for the office of West Virginia House of Delegates took place in 2020. The general election was held on November 3, 2020. A primary was scheduled for June 9, 2020. The filing deadline was January 25, 2020.
In the 2020 elections, Republicans increased their majority in the West Virginia House of Delegates from 58-41 and one independent officeholder to 76-24. The Republican majority increased to 77-23 after Jason Barrett switched his party affiliation from Democrat to Republican in December 2020.[9]
| West Virginia House of Delegates | |||
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| Party | As of November 3, 2020 | After November 4, 2020 | |
| Democratic Party | 41 | 24 | |
| Republican Party | 58 | 76 | |
| Independent | 1 | 0 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 | |
2018
Elections for the West Virginia House of Delegates took place in 2018. The semi-closed primary election took place on May 8, 2018, and the general election was held on November 6, 2018. The candidate filing deadline for major party candidates was January 27, 2018. The candidate filing deadline for third-party candidates was August 1, 2018. The candidate filing deadline for write-in candidates was September 18, 2018. [10]
In the 2018 elections, the Republican majority in the West Virginia House of Delegates was reduced from 63-35 to 59-41.
| West Virginia House of Delegates | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | As of November 6, 2018 | After November 7, 2018 | |
| Democratic Party | 35 | 41 | |
| Republican Party | 63 | 59 | |
| Independent | 1 | 0 | |
| Vacancy | 1 | 0 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 | |
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. All 100 seats in the West Virginia House of Delegates were up for election in 2016.
Heading into the election, Republicans held a 64-36 majority. Republicans lost one seat in the election, giving them a 63-37 majority.
| West Virginia House of Delegates | |||
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| Party | As of November 7, 2016 | After November 8, 2016 | |
| Democratic Party | 36 | 37 | |
| Republican Party | 64 | 63 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 | |
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2014Elections 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. Heading into the election, Democrats held a 53-47 majority. Democrats lost 17 seats in the election, giving Republicans a 64-36 majority.
2012Elections for the office of West Virginia House of Delegates took place in 2012. The primary election was held on May 8, 2012, and the general election was held on November 6, 2012. The candidate filing deadline was January 28, 2012. All 100 seats were up for election. Heading into the election, Democrats held a 65-35 majority. Democrats lost 11 seats in the election, giving them a 54-46 majority.
2010Elections for the office of West Virginia House of Delegates took place in 2010. The primary election was held on May 11, 2010, and the general election was held on November 2, 2010. The candidate filing deadline was January 30, 2010. Heading into the election, Democrats held a 71-29 majority. Democrats lost six seats in the election, giving them a 65-35 majority.
In 2010, the candidates for state House raised a total of $4,862,057 in campaign contributions. The top 10 donors were:[11]
2008Elections for the office of West Virginia House of Delegates consisted of a primary election on May 13, 2008, and a general election on November 4, 2008. During the 2008 election, the total value of contributions to House candidates was $4,355,230. The top 10 contributors were:[12]
2006Elections for the office of West Virginia House of Delegates consisted of a primary election on May 9, 2006, and a general election on November 7, 2006. During the 2006 election, the total value of contributions to House candidates was $4,894,204. The top 10 contributors were:[13]
2004Elections for the office of West Virginia House of Delegates consisted of a primary election on May 11, 2004, and a general election on November 2, 2004. During the 2004 election, the total value of contributions to House candidates was $4,043,863. The top 10 contributors were:[14]
2002Elections for the office of West Virginia House of Delegates consisted of a primary election on May 14, 2002, and a general election on November 5, 2002. During the 2002 election, the total value of contributions to House candidates was $3,362,345. The top 10 contributors were:[15]
2000Elections for the office of West Virginia House of Delegates consisted of a primary election on May 9, 2000, and a general election on November 7, 2000. During the 2000 election, the total value of contributions to House candidates was $3,601,514. The top 10 contributors were:[16]
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Vacancies
If there is a vacancy in the West Virginia State Legislature, the governor must select a replacement to fill the vacant seat.[17][18]
The executive committee of the political party that held the seat before the vacancy 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.[18]
See sources: West Virginia Const. Art. 4, Sec. 7 and West Virginia Code Ann. §3-10-5
District map
The state of West Virginia has 100 state House districts.
Use the interactive map below to find your district.
Redistricting
- See also: Redistricting in West Virginia
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.[19]
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.[19]
2020
West Virginia enacted district maps for the Senate and House of Delegates on October 22, 2021.[20] On September 30, 2021, the House Redistricting Committees released a single-member district map proposal for the West Virginia House of Delegates.[21] 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.[22] On October 5, 2021, the Senate Redistricting Committee released five map proposals for West Virginia's State Senate districts.[23] 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.[24] 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.[25] These maps took effect for West Virginia's 2022 legislative elections.
District map before and after 2020 redistricting
Below is the state House map in effect before and after the 2020 redistricting cycle.
West Virginia State House Districts
until November 30, 2022
Click a district to compare boundaries.
West Virginia State House Districts
starting December 1, 2022
Click a district to compare boundaries.
2010
West Virginia received its local census data on March 23, 2011. The state grew 2.5 percent with most growth by county seen in the northeast part of the state. The state's largest cities showed decline: Charleston decreased by 3.8 percent, Huntington decreased by 4.5 percent, Parkersburg decreased by 4.9 percent, Morgantown grew by 10.6 percent, and Wheeling decreased by 9.3 percent.[26]
The 2011 redistricting period was notable for the proposal of eliminating the state's multi-member districts, which ultimately failed. The Legislature passed plans in early August; Gov. Ray Tomblin (D) vetoed the House plan on August 17, 2011, calling for another session to begin the next day. On August 21, the Legislature approved revisions to the House plan, and Gov. Tomblin signed the plan into law on Friday, September 2, 2011.
Sessions
Legislation
The legislation tracker below displays all legislation that the West Virginia House of Delegates has approved in its most recent legislative session—this includes legislation that has been sent from the House to the Senate and legislation that has already been approved by both chambers and signed by the governor. The table below includes the bill number, its name, progress, most recent action date, and sponsor. Scroll up and down and side to side to see more. Click the bill number to read the bill text and see its voting history. Click the headings to sort the content. Rearrange the order of the headings by clicking and dragging them. Click the magnifying glass in the bottom left corner to search for specific terms. The legislation tracker is maintained and updated by BillTrack50.
Dates of legislative sessions in West Virginia by year
2024
- See also: 2024 West Virginia legislative session and Dates of 2024 state legislative sessions
In 2024, the legislature is scheduled to convene on January 10, 2024, and adjourn on March 9, 2024.
2023
In 2023, the legislature was scheduled to convene on January 11, 2023, and adjourn on March 11, 2023.
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2022In 2022, the legislature was scheduled to convene on January 12, 2022, and adjourn on March 12, 2022. 2021In 2021, the legislature was scheduled to convene on February 10, 2021, and adjourn on April 10, 2021. 2020In 2020, the legislature was scheduled to convene on January 8, 2020, and adjourn on March 7, 2020.
Several state legislatures had their sessions impacted as a result of the 2020 coronavirus pandemic. 2019In 2019, the legislature was in session from January 9, 2019, through March 9, 2019. 2018In 2018, the legislature was in session from January 10, 2018, through March 10, 2018. To read about notable events and legislation from this session, click here. 2017
In 2017, the legislature was in session from February 8, 2017, through April 9, 2017. The legislature held a special session from May 4, 2017, to June 26, 2017. The legislature held its second special session from August 1 to September 15 over the Foxconn deal. 2016
In 2016, the legislature was in session from January 13 through March 12. The legislature held a special session from May 16 to June 14 over the state budget. The legislature held a second special session from September 18 to September 20 over flood recovery. 2015
In 2015, the legislature was in session from January 14 through March 14. Major issues in 2015Major issues during the 2015 legislative session included education, infrastructure, business retention, and the state's budget. All four issues were to top the agenda for the last legislative session, but the state's water crisis took center stage instead. With the water issue under the control, lawmakers expected to be able to focus on the planned issues.[27] 2014
In 2014, the legislature was in session from January 8 through March 10. Major issues in 2014Major issues during the 2014 legislative session included legislation that benefits families, expanding education, state energy, and developing the economy.[28] 2013
In 2013, the legislature was in session from January 9 to April 14. Major issues in 2013Major issues included the availability of soft drinks in schools, repeal of the law allowing the sterilization of "mental defectives," and treatment of sexually-transmitted diseases.[29] 2012
In 2012, the legislature was in session from January 11 through March 10. 2011
In 2011, the legislature was in regular session from January 12 through March 18.[30] An August 1, 2011, special session was called by Governor Earl Ray Tomblin (D) to pass legislation related to redistricting and other topics.[31] A second special session began on August 15, 2011, to replace the House of Delegates' redistricting plan. The House's plan, which passed during the first special session on August 1, had to be vetoed because of errors. The plan contained duplicate voter precinct populations for districts in both Kanawha and Morgan counties.[32] 2010
In 2010, the legislature was in regular session from January 13 to March 20. Additionally, the legislature met in special session from May 13 to May 19.[33][34] |
About legislative sessions in West Virginia
The Tenth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution declares that any power not already given to the federal government is reserved to the states and the people.[35] State governments across the country use this authority to hold legislative sessions where a state's elected representatives meet for a period of time to draft and vote on legislation and set state policies on issues such as taxation, education, and government spending. The different types of legislation passed by a legislature may include resolutions, legislatively referred constitutional amendments, and bills that become law.
Article VI of the West Virginia Constitution establishes when the West Virginia State Legislature, of which the House of Delegates is a part, is to be in session. Section 18 of Article VI states that the Legislature is to convene its regular session on the second Wednesday of January of each year. Once every four years, on the year in which the Governor of West Virginia is inaugurated, the Legislature holds a thirty day recess after the first day of the session. This recess is designed to give the Governor time to prepare a budget.
Section 22 of Article VI limits regular sessions of the Legislature to sixty days. Regular sessions can be extended by a two-thirds vote of the members of both legislative houses.
Section 19 of Article VI gives the Governor of West Virginia the power to convene the Legislature into special session. Section 19 also requires the Governor to convene a special session if it is requested by three-fifths of the members of each legislative house.
Legislative roles and procedures
Every state legislature throughout the country features its own internal procedures that it uses to govern itself and how it interacts with other parts of state government. Ballotpedia's coverage of internal state legislative procedures includes veto overrides, the role of the legislature in the state budget, and procedures for filling membership vacancies.
Veto overrides
- See also: Veto overrides in state legislatures
State legislatures can override governors' vetoes. Depending on the state, this can be done during the regular legislative session, in a special session following the adjournment of the regular session, or during the next legislative session. The rules for legislative overrides of gubernatorial vetoes in West Virginia are listed below.
How many legislators are required to vote for an override? A majority of members in both chambers.
| A simple majority of members in both chambers must vote to override a veto, which is 51 of the 100 members in the West Virginia House of Delegates and 18 of the 34 members in the West Virginia State Senate. West Virginia is one of six states that requires a majority vote from both of its legislative chambers to override a veto. |
Are there other special rules?
| If the governor vetoes an appropriation bill, two-thirds of the members in both chambers are required to override the veto, which is 67 of the 100 state representatives and 23 of the 34 state senators.[36] |
Authority: Article VII, Section 14 of the West Virginia Constitution.
| "Subject to the provisions of section fifteen of this article, every bill passed by the Legislature shall, before it becomes a law, be presented to the governor. If he approves, he shall sign it, and thereupon it shall become a law; but if not, he shall return it, with his objections, to the house in which it originated, which house shall enter the objections at large upon its journal, and may proceed to reconsider the returned bill. Notwithstanding the provisions of section fifty-one, article six of this constitution, any such bill may be reconsidered even if the Legislature is at the time in extended session for the sole purpose of considering the budget bill, as specified in said section fifty-one. If after any such reconsideration, a majority of the members elected to that house agree to pass the bill, it shall be sent, together with the objections of the governor to the other house, by which it may likewise be reconsidered, and if approved by a majority of the members elected to that house, it shall become a law, notwithstanding the objections of the governor." |
Role in state budget
- See also: West Virginia state budget and finances
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The state operates on an annual budget cycle. The sequence of key events in the budget process is as follows:[37]
- Budget instructions are sent to state agencies in August.
- State agencies submit budget requests by September 1.
- Agency hearings are held September through November.
- The governor submits his or her proposed budget to the West Virginia State Legislature on or before the second Wednesday in January. A newly elected governor has until the second Wednesday in February.
- The legislature adopts a budget in March. A simple majority is required to pass a budget.
West Virginia is one of 43 states in which the governor has line item veto authority.[37]
The West Virginia State Legislature is constitutionally required to pass a balanced budget. The budget must be balanced before the governor can sign it into law.[37]
Committees
Every state legislature and state legislative chamber in the country contains several legislative committees. These committees are responsible for studying, amending, and voting on legislation before it reaches the floor of a chamber for a full vote. The different types of committees include standing committees, select or special, and joint.
- Standing committees are generally permanent committees, the names of which sometimes change from session to session.
- Select or special committees are temporary committees formed to deal with specific issues such as recent legislation, major public policy or proposals, or investigations.
- Joint committees are committees that feature members of both chambers of a legislature.
Ballotpedia covers standing and joint committees. The West Virginia House of Delegates has 27 standing committees:
- Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee
- Energy Committee
- Energy and Manufacturing Committee
- Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services Committee
- Fire Departments and Emergency Medical Services Committee
- House Banking and Insurance Committee
- House Education Committee
- House Enrolled Bills Committee
- House Finance Committee
- House Government Organization Committee
- House Health and Human Resources Committee
- House Interstate Cooperation Committee
- House Judiciary Committee
- House Pensions and Retirement Committee
- House Rules Committee
- Industry and Labor Committee
- Jails and Prisons
- Political Subdivisions
- Political Subdivisions Committee
- Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse Committee
- Senior Citizen Issues Committee
- Senior, Children, and Family Issues Committee
- Small Business, Entrepreneurship, and Economic Development Committee
- Technology & Infrastructure Committee
- Technology and Infrastructure Committee
- Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security Committee
- Workforce Development Committee
Constitutional amendments
In every state but Delaware, voter approval is required to enact a constitutional amendment. In each state, the legislature has a process for referring constitutional amendments before voters. In 18 states, initiated constitutional amendments can be put on the ballot through a signature petition drive. There are also many other types of statewide measures.
The methods in which the West Virginia Constitution can be amended:
The West Virginia Constitution can be modified through constitutional conventions and legislatively referred constitutional amendments. West Virginia does not feature the power of initiative for either initiated constitutional amendments or initiated state statutes.
Legislature
A two-thirds vote is required during one legislative session for the West Virginia State Legislature to place a constitutional amendment on the ballot. That amounts to a minimum of 67 votes in the West Virginia House of Representatives and 23 votes in the West Virginia State Senate, assuming no vacancies. Amendments do not require the governor's signature to be referred to the ballot.
Convention
According to Section 1 of Article XIV of the West Virginia Constitution, the state Legislature can vote to refer a constitutional convention question to voters. A simple majority vote is required in the Legislature.
2025 measures:
- See also: 2025 ballot measures
Certified:
- The following measures have been certified for the ballot.
No measures to list
Potential:
- The following measures have made it through one chamber—or one session for two session states—and may appear on the ballot in 2025.
No measures to list
2024 measures:
Below is a list of measures that were referred to the 2024 ballot by the legislature or that have made it approximately halfway through the process in the legislature for referral to the ballot in 2024.
- See also: 2024 ballot measures
Certified:
- The following measures have been certified for the ballot.
No measures to list
Potential:
- The following measures have made it through one chamber—or one session for two session states—and may appear on the ballot in 2024.
No measures to list
See also
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Footnotes
- ↑ Herald Media, "Martinsburg lawmaker switches parties, joins GOP supermajority in W.Va. House," December 11, 2020
- ↑ WV Gazette-Mail, "Raleigh Delegate Bates switches party affiliation to GOP," May 12, 2021
- ↑ West Virginia Legislature, "West Virginia House Leadership," accessed February 9, 2021
- ↑ West Virginia Legislature, "Citizen's Guide to the West Virginia Legislature - Presiding Officers," accessed February 9, 2021
- ↑ West Virginia Constitution, "Article IV, Section 7," accessed February 8, 2023
- ↑ Constitution of West Virginia, "Article VI, Section 12," accessed February 8, 2023
- ↑ Constitution of West Virginia, "Article VI, Section 13," accessed February 8, 2023
- ↑ Gov. Jim Justice switched his registration to Republican on August 4, 2017.
- ↑ Herald Media, "Martinsburg lawmaker switches parties, joins GOP supermajority in W.Va. House," December 11, 2020
- ↑ Confirmed with the West Virginia Secretary of State on September 20, 2017
- ↑ Follow the Money: "West Virginia House 2010 Campaign Contributions"
- ↑ Follow the Money, "West Virginia 2008 Candidates," accessed August 14, 2013
- ↑ Follow the Money, "West Virginia 2006 Candidates," accessed August 14, 2013
- ↑ Follow the Money, "West Virginia 2004 Candidates," accessed August 14, 2013
- ↑ Follow the Money, "West Virginia 2002 Candidates," accessed August 14, 2013
- ↑ Follow the Money, "West Virginia 2000 Candidates," accessed August 14, 2013
- ↑ West Virginia Legislature, "West Virginia Constitution," accessed February 9, 2021 (Section, Article 4, Section 7)
- ↑ 18.0 18.1 West Virginia Code, "Article 10 Filling Vacancies: §3-10-5 Vacancies in State Legislature," accessed February 8, 2023
- ↑ 19.0 19.1 All About Redistricting, "West Virginia," accessed May 7, 2015
- ↑ 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
- ↑ U.S. Census Bureau, "U.S. Census Bureau Delivers West Virginia's 2010 Census Population Totals, Including First Look at Race and Hispanic Origin Data for Legislative Redistricting," March 23, 2011
- ↑ TimesWV.com, "Legislature has new makeup but several familiar issues of concern," January 14, 2015
- ↑ The State Journal, "Issues and Eggs kick off discussion of topics for legislative session," January 8, 2014
- ↑ State Journal, "Soft drinks in schools to be considered by WV Legislature," January 8, 2013
- ↑ West Virginia Legislature
- ↑ WTRF, Tomblin Calls Special Session for Redistricting, July 26, 2011 (dead link)
- ↑ The Republic, Tomblin: special session to begin Thurs to remedy House redistricting plan, Aug. 12, 2011
- ↑ 2010 session convenes dates for West Virginia Legislature
- ↑ 2010 session adjourns dates for West Virginia Legislature
- ↑ Find Law, "Tenth Amendment - U.S. Constitution," accessed May 20, 2017
- ↑ National Conference of State Legislatures, "The Veto Process," accessed June 22, 2017
- ↑ 37.0 37.1 37.2 National Association of State Budget Officers, "Budget Processes in the States, Spring 2021," accessed January 24, 2023
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