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| West Virginia House of Delegates District 15 | ||
| Current incumbent | Geoff Foster  | |
| Population | 18,384 | |
West Virginia's fifteenth state house district is represented by Republican Representative Geoff Foster.
As of the 2010 census, a total of 18,384 civilians reside within West Virginia's fifteenth 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 Geoff Foster (R) defeated Casey Wade Horton (D) and Theresa Jackson (Independent) in the general election for West Virginia House of Delegates District 15 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
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| ✔ |
|
Geoff Foster (R) |
64.1
|
4,995 |
|
|
Casey Wade Horton (D) |
26.6
|
2,073 | |
|
|
Theresa Jackson (Independent) |
9.3
|
721 | |
|
|
Total votes: 7,789 (100.00% precincts reporting) |
Casey Wade Horton advanced from the Democratic primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 15 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate |
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| ✔ |
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Casey Wade Horton (D) |
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Incumbent Geoff Foster defeated Bryan Hastings in the Republican primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 15 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Geoff Foster (R) |
62.7
|
1,377 |
|
|
Bryan Hastings (R) |
37.3
|
820 | |
|
|
Total votes: 2,197 |
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 Geoff Foster defeated Jeffery Smith in the West Virginia House of Delegates District 15 general election.West Virginia House of Delegates District 15, General Election, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Geoff Foster Incumbent |
65.24% | 5,774 | |
| Democratic | Jeffery Smith | 34.76% | 3,076 | |
| Total Votes | 8,850 | |||
| Source: West Virginia Secretary of State | ||||
West Virginia House of Delegates District 15, Democratic Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Jeffery Smith |
51.89% | 932 | |
| Democratic | Terrence M. Turley | 48.11% | 864 | |
| Total Votes | 1,796 | |||
West Virginia House of Delegates District 15, Republican Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Republican | Geoff Foster Incumbent (unopposed) |
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. Geoff Foster defeated Duke Jordan in the Republican primary. Foster defeated Christian Watts (I) in the general election. Ashley Stinnett (R) withdrew before the primary.
West Virginia House of Delegates District 15, General Election, 2014
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Geoff Foster |
79.4% | 4,209 | |
| Independent | Christian Watts | 20.6% | 1,095 | |
| Total Votes | 5,304 | |||
West Virginia House of Delegates, District 15 Republican Primary, 2014
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Geoff Foster |
61.3% | 952 |
| Duke Jordan | 38.7% | 600 |
| Total Votes | 1,552 | |
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 Troy Andes was unchallenged in the general election. Andes defeated Joe Bocook in the Republican primary election.
West Virginia House of Delegates, District 15 Republican Primary, 2012
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Troy Andes Incumbent |
82% | 1,792 |
| Joe Bocook | 18% | 394 |
| Total Votes | 2,186 | |
From 2002 to 2016, candidates for West Virginia House of Delegates District 15 raised a total of $1,091,872. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $20,601 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, West Virginia House of Delegates District 15
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $33,637 | 3 | $11,212 |
| 2014 | $33,016 | 3 | $11,005 |
| 2012 | $53,990 | 2 | $26,995 |
| 2010 | $233,369 | 8 | $29,171 |
| 2008 | $158,447 | 6 | $26,408 |
| 2006 | $222,398 | 11 | $20,218 |
| 2004 | $136,955 | 7 | $19,565 |
| 2002 | $100,220 | 5 | $20,044 |
| 2000 | $119,840 | 8 | $14,980 |
| Total | $1,091,872 | 53 | $20,601 |
