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| West Virginia House of Delegates District 22 | ||
| Current incumbents | Joe Jeffries  | |
| Zack Maynard | ||
| Population | 35,249 | |
West Virginia's twenty-second state house district is represented by Republican Representatives Joe Jeffries and Zack Maynard.
As of the 2010 census, a total of 35,249 civilians reside within West Virginia's twenty-second 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 Zack Maynard (R) and Joe Jeffries (R) defeated Gary McCallister (D), incumbent Jeff Eldridge (Independent), and Bill Bryant (D) in the general election for West Virginia House of Delegates District 22 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Zack Maynard (R) |
30.9
|
5,290 |
| ✔ |
|
Joe Jeffries (R) |
24.2
|
4,142 |
|
|
Gary McCallister (D) |
17.9
|
3,070 | |
|
|
Jeff Eldridge (Independent) |
15.2
|
2,596 | |
|
|
Bill Bryant (D) |
11.7
|
2,010 | |
|
|
Total votes: 17,108 (100.00% precincts reporting) |
Gary McCallister and Bill Bryant advanced from the Democratic primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 22 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Gary McCallister (D) |
56.5
|
1,890 |
| ✔ |
|
Bill Bryant (D) |
43.5
|
1,458 |
|
|
Total votes: 3,348 |
Incumbent Zack Maynard and Joe Jeffries advanced from the Republican primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 22 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Zack Maynard (R) |
53.4
|
1,302 |
| ✔ |
|
Joe Jeffries (R) |
46.6
|
1,135 |
|
|
Total votes: 2,437 |
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 Jeff Eldridge and Zack Maynard defeated Gary McCallister and incumbent Michel Moffatt in the West Virginia House of Delegates District 22 general election.West Virginia House of Delegates District 22, General Election, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Jeff Eldridge Incumbent |
25.93% | 5,070 | |
| Republican | Zack Maynard |
26.18% | 5,120 | |
| Democratic | Gary McCallister | 23.12% | 4,522 | |
| Republican | Michel Moffatt Incumbent | 24.77% | 4,843 | |
| Total Votes | 19,555 | |||
| Source: West Virginia Secretary of State | ||||
West Virginia House of Delegates District 22, Democratic Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Jeff Eldridge Incumbent |
43.21% | 3,066 | |
| Democratic | Gary McCallister |
36.91% | 2,619 | |
| Democratic | Scott Gillenwater | 19.87% | 1,410 | |
| Total Votes | 7,095 | |||
West Virginia House of Delegates District 22, Republican Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Zack Maynard |
32.26% | 1,246 | |
| Republican | Michel Moffatt Incumbent |
38.40% | 1,483 | |
| Republican | Eric M. Johnson | 29.34% | 1,133 | |
| Total Votes | 3,862 | |||
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 22 is represented by two delegates. Incumbent Jeff Eldridge and Gary McCallister defeated incumbent Joshua Barker in the Democratic primary. McCallister defeated Barker by one vote in a recount. Michel Moffatt and Justin Mullins were unopposed in the Republican primary. Eldridge and Moffatt defeated McCallister and Mullins in the general election.
West Virginia House of Delegates District 22, General Election, 2014
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Michael Moffatt |
28.6% | 3,756 | |
| Democratic | Jeff Eldridge Incumbent |
25.6% | 3,367 | |
| Republican | Justin Mullins | 23.5% | 3,093 | |
| Democratic | Gary McCallister | 22.3% | 2,927 | |
| Total Votes | 13,143 | |||
West Virginia House of Delegates, District 22 Democratic Primary, 2014
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Jeff Eldridge: Incumbent |
40.1% | 1,676 |
| Gary McCallister |
30% | 1,254 |
| Joshua Barker Incumbent | 30% | 1,253 |
| Total Votes | 4,183 | |
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 Jeff Eldridge and Democratic Josh Stowers defeated Republicans Gary L. Johngrass and Michel G. Moffatt in the general election. Eldridge and Stowers defeated Bill Bryant, Ed Triplett, and Gloria R. Triplett in the Democratic primary election. Johngrass and Moffatt were unopposed in the Republican primary election.
West Virginia House of Delegates, District 22, General Election, 2012
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Josh Stowers Incumbent |
31.2% | 6,232 | |
| Democratic | Jeff Eldridge |
26.3% | 5,262 | |
| Republican | Michel Moffatt | 24.3% | 4,851 | |
| Republican | Gary Johngrass | 18.2% | 3,637 | |
| Total Votes | 19,982 | |||
West Virginia House of Delegates, District 22 Democratic Primary, 2012
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Josh Stowers Incumbent |
34.6% | 2,774 |
| Jeff Eldridge |
29.3% | 2,348 |
| Bill Bryant | 14.1% | 1,128 |
| Gloria R. Triplett | 11% | 879 |
| Ed Triplett | 11% | 878 |
| Total Votes | 8,007 | |
From 2002 to 2016, candidates for West Virginia House of Delegates District 22 raised a total of $721,227. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $17,172 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, West Virginia House of Delegates District 22
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $86,627 | 6 | $14,438 |
| 2014 | $111,135 | 5 | $22,227 |
| 2012 | $68,394 | 5 | $13,679 |
| 2010 | $37,400 | 3 | $12,467 |
| 2008 | $67,194 | 5 | $13,439 |
| 2006 | $119,187 | 4 | $29,797 |
| 2004 | $121,498 | 7 | $17,357 |
| 2002 | $71,097 | 3 | $23,699 |
| 2000 | $38,695 | 4 | $9,674 |
| Total | $721,227 | 42 | $17,172 |
