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2000 United States House of Representatives elections in West Virginia
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| election_name | 2000 United States House of Representatives elections in West Virginia |
| country | West Virginia |
| type | legislative |
| ongoing | no |
| previous_election | 1998 United States House of Representatives elections in West Virginia |
| previous_year | 1998 |
| next_election | 2002 United States House of Representatives elections in West Virginia |
| next_year | 2002 |
| seats_for_election | All 3 West Virginia seats to the United States House of Representatives |
| election_date | |
| party1 | Democratic Party (United States) |
| last_election1 | **3** |
| seats1 | **2** |
| seat_change1 | 1 |
| popular_vote1 | **420,784** |
| percentage1 | **72.56%** |
| swing1 | 8.08% |
| party2 | Republican Party (United States) |
| last_election2 | 0 |
| seats2 | 1 |
| seat_change2 | 1 |
| popular_vote2 | 108,769 |
| percentage2 | 18.76% |
| swing2 | 10.47% |
| party3 | Libertarian Party (United States) |
| last_election3 | 0 |
| seats3 | 0 |
| seat_change3 | |
| popular_vote3 | 50,319 |
| percentage3 | 8.68% |
| swing3 | 2.39% |
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| map_caption |
Democratic Republican The 2000 United States House of Representatives elections in West Virginia were held on November 7, 2000, to determine who will represent the state of West Virginia in the United States House of Representatives. West Virginia has three seats in the House, apportioned according to the 1990 United States census. Representatives are elected for two-year terms.
Overview
| United States House of Representatives elections in West Virginia, 2000 | Party | Votes | Percentage | Seats | +/– |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 420,784 | 72.56% | 2 | -1 | |
| Republican | 108,769 | 18.76% | 1 | +1 | |
| Libertarian | 50,319 | 8.68% | 0 | — | |
| **Totals** | **579,872** | **100.00%** | **3** | **—** |
District 1
Incumbent Democrat Alan Mollohan defeated Libertarian Richard Kerr. This district covered the northern part of the state.
District 2
Capito:
Humphreys:
Republican Shelley Moore Capito defeated Democrat Jim Humphreys after incumbent Bob Wise retired to run for governor. Capito's victory marked the first time a Republican was elected to this district since 1980. This district covers the central part of the state.
District 3
Incumbent Democrat Nick Rahall defeated Libertarian Jeff Robinson. This district covers the southern part of the state.
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