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| West Virginia House of Delegates District 24 | ||
| Current incumbents | Tim Tomblin  | |
| Ralph Rodighiero | ||
| Population | 35,540 | |
West Virginia's twenty-fourth state house district is represented by Democratic Representatives Ralph Rodighiero and Tim Tomblin.
As of the 2010 census, a total of 35,540 civilians reside within West Virginia's twenty-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.
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.
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."
| State legislators | |
|---|---|
| Salary | Per diem |
| $20,000/year | $131/day in session.Set by the compensation commission. |
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 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.
Incumbent Ralph Rodighiero (D) and Tim Tomblin (D) defeated Jordan Bridges (R) and Aaron Stone (R) in the general election for West Virginia House of Delegates District 24 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Ralph Rodighiero (D) |
32.3
|
4,684 |
| ✔ |
|
Tim Tomblin (D) |
24.2
|
3,510 |
|
|
Jordan Bridges (R) |
22.8
|
3,308 | |
|
|
Aaron Stone (R) |
20.6
|
2,991 | |
|
|
Total votes: 14,493 (100.00% precincts reporting) |
Incumbent Ralph Rodighiero and Tim Tomblin defeated Susan Shelton Perry, Harry Freeman, and George Howes in the Democratic primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 24 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Ralph Rodighiero (D) |
34.2
|
2,548 |
| ✔ |
|
Tim Tomblin (D) |
25.0
|
1,861 |
|
|
Susan Shelton Perry (D) |
16.4
|
1,225 | |
|
|
Harry Freeman (D) |
15.6
|
1,161 | |
|
|
George Howes (D) |
8.9
|
660 | |
|
|
Total votes: 7,455 |
Jordan Bridges and Aaron Stone defeated Allen Lardieri in the Republican primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 24 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Jordan Bridges (R) |
44.3
|
754 |
| ✔ |
|
Aaron Stone (R) |
29.2
|
498 |
|
|
Allen Lardieri (R) |
26.5
|
451 | |
|
|
Total votes: 1,703 |
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 Rupert Phillips, Jr. and incumbent Ralph Rodighiero defeated Aaron Stone in the West Virginia House of Delegates District 24 general election.West Virginia House of Delegates District 24, General Election, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Rupert Phillips, Jr. Incumbent |
32.27% | 5,174 | |
| Democratic | Ralph Rodighiero Incumbent |
45.08% | 7,227 | |
| Republican | Aaron Stone | 22.65% | 3,632 | |
| Total Votes | 16,033 | |||
| Source: West Virginia Secretary of State | ||||
West Virginia House of Delegates District 24, Democratic Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Rupert Phillips, Jr. Incumbent |
36.36% | 3,755 | |
| Democratic | Ralph Rodighiero Incumbent |
47.81% | 4,938 | |
| Democratic | Michael D. Johnson | 15.83% | 1,635 | |
| Total Votes | 10,328 | |||
West Virginia House of Delegates District 24, Republican Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Republican | Tamus Rowe | |
| Republican | Aaron Stone |
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. District 24 is represented by two delegates. District 24 is represented by two delegates. Incumbent Rupert Phillips, Jr. and Ralph Rodighiero defeated incumbent Ted Tomblin and David Graham in the Democratic primary. Gloria Meadows was unopposed in the Republican primary, but did not appear on the general election list of candidates. Rodighiero and Phillips defeated Larry Rogers (I) in the general election.
West Virginia House of Delegates District 24, General Election, 2014
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Ralph Rodighiero |
41.3% | 4,511 | |
| Democratic | Rupert Phillips, Jr Incumbent |
37.7% | 4,120 | |
| Independent | Larry Rogers | 20.9% | 2,287 | |
| Total Votes | 10,918 | |||
West Virginia House of Delegates, District 24 Democratic Primary, 2014
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Ralph Rodighiero |
29.9% | 2,292 |
| Rupert Phillips, Jr. Incumbent |
27.7% | 2,125 |
| Ted Tomblin Incumbent | 27% | 2,069 |
| David Graham | 15.4% | 1,179 |
| Total Votes | 7,665 | |
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. Democratic incumbent Rupert "Rupie" Phillips, Jr. and Democratic Teddy "Ted" Tomblin were unchallenged in the general election. Phillips and Tomblin defeated Harry Freeman, Lidella Wilson Hrutkay, Larry E. Rogers (Kentucky), Chris Stratton, and Joe White in the Democratic primary election.
West Virginia House of Delegates, District 24 Democratic Primary, 2012
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Rupert Phillips, Jr. Incumbent |
26.2% | 2,917 |
| Ted Tomblin |
25.1% | 2,794 |
| Harry Freeman | 14.1% | 1,573 |
| Lidella Wilson Hrutkay | 10.7% | 1,195 |
| Larry E. Rogers | 10.7% | 1,189 |
| Joe White | 10.1% | 1,124 |
| Chris Stratton | 3.2% | 352 |
| Total Votes | 11,144 | |
From 2002 to 2016, candidates for West Virginia House of Delegates District 24 raised a total of $524,468. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $15,426 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, West Virginia House of Delegates District 24
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $63,621 | 5 | $12,724 |
| 2014 | $91,833 | 6 | $15,306 |
| 2012 | $92,831 | 6 | $15,472 |
| 2010 | $2,288 | 2 | $1,144 |
| 2008 | $76,623 | 5 | $15,325 |
| 2006 | $76,259 | 3 | $25,420 |
| 2004 | $40,646 | 2 | $20,323 |
| 2002 | $9,812 | 2 | $4,906 |
| 2000 | $70,555 | 3 | $23,518 |
| Total | $524,468 | 34 | $15,426 |
