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2006 United States House of Representatives elections in West Virginia

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Field	Value
election_name	2006 United States House of Representatives elections in West Virginia
country	West Virginia
type	legislative
ongoing	no
previous_election	2004 United States House of Representatives elections in West Virginia
previous_year	2004
next_election	2008 United States House of Representatives elections in West Virginia
next_year	2008
seats_for_election	All 3 West Virginia seats to the United States House of Representatives
election_date
party1	Democratic Party (United States)
last_election1	2
seats1	2
seat_change1
popular_vote1	263,822
percentage1	58.01%
swing1	0.45%
party2	Republican Party (United States)
last_election2	1
seats2	1
seat_change2
popular_vote2	190,893
percentage2	41.97%
swing2	0.02%
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map_caption

Democratic Republican The 2006 United States House of Representatives elections in West Virginia were held on November 7, 2006, 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 2000 United States census. Representatives are elected for two-year terms.

Overview

United States House of Representatives elections in West Virginia, 2006	Party	Votes	Percentage	Seats
Democratic	263,822	58.01%	2	—
Republican	190,893	41.97%	1	—
Independents	98	0.02%	0	—
Totals	454,813	100.00%	3	—

District 1

Mollohan:
Wakim:

Incumbent Democrat Alan Mollohan defeated Republican Chris Wakim, a state delegate. This district covers the northern part of the state.

Predictions

Source	Ranking	As of
The Cook Political Report		November 6, 2006
Rothenberg		November 6, 2006
Sabato's Crystal Ball		November 6, 2006
Real Clear Politics		November 7, 2006
CQ Politics		November 7, 2006

District 2

Incumbent Republican Shelley Moore Capito defeated Democrat Mike Callaghan, a U.S. Attorney. This district covers the central part of the state.

Predictions

Source	Ranking	As of
The Cook Political Report		November 6, 2006
Rothenberg		November 6, 2006
Sabato's Crystal Ball		November 6, 2006
Real Clear Politics		November 7, 2006
CQ Politics		November 7, 2006

District 3

Incumbent Democrat Nick Rahall defeated Republican Kim Wolfe, the Sheriff of Cabell County. This district covers the southern part of the state.

Predictions

Source	Ranking	As of
The Cook Political Report		November 6, 2006
Rothenberg		November 6, 2006
Sabato's Crystal Ball		November 6, 2006
Real Clear Politics		November 7, 2006
CQ Politics		November 7, 2006

References

"Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives".
(6 November 2006). "2006 Competitive House Race Chart". Cook Political Report.
(6 November 2006). "2006 House Ratings". The Rothenberg Political Report.
(6 November 2006). "2006 House". Sabato's Crystal Ball.
(7 November 2006). "Battle for the House of Representatives". Real Clear Politics.
"Balance of Power Scorecard: House". Congressional Quarterly Inc.

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