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| West Virginia House of Delegates District 31 | ||
| Current incumbent | Christopher Wayne Toney  | |
| Population | 38,885 | |
West Virginia's thirty-first state house district is represented by Republican Representative Christopher Wayne Toney.
As of the 2010 census, a total of 38,885 civilians reside within West Virginia's thirty-first 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.
Christopher Wayne Toney (R) defeated Richard Snuffer II (D) and Carlos Walker (L) in the general election for West Virginia House of Delegates District 31 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
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| ✔ |
|
Christopher Wayne Toney (R) |
55.8
|
2,958 |
|
|
Richard Snuffer II (D) |
40.2
|
2,135 | |
|
|
Carlos Walker (L) |
4.0
|
212 | |
|
|
Total votes: 5,305 (100.00% precincts reporting) |
Richard Snuffer II advanced from the Democratic primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 31 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate |
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| ✔ |
|
Richard Snuffer II (D) |
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Christopher Wayne Toney defeated incumbent Chanda Adkins in the Republican primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 31 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Christopher Wayne Toney (R) |
51.2
|
639 |
|
|
Chanda Adkins (R) |
48.8
|
610 | |
|
|
Total votes: 1,249 |
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 Lynne Arvon defeated Kristen Ross in the West Virginia House of Delegates District 31 general election.West Virginia House of Delegates District 31, General Election, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Lynne Arvon Incumbent |
62.38% | 4,073 | |
| Democratic | Kristen Ross | 37.62% | 2,456 | |
| Total Votes | 6,529 | |||
| Source: West Virginia Secretary of State | ||||
West Virginia House of Delegates District 31, Democratic Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Kristen Ross (unopposed) |
West Virginia House of Delegates District 31, Republican Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Republican | Lynne Arvon 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. Clyde McKnight, Jr. was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Incumbent Karen "Lynne" Arvon was unopposed in the Republican primary. Arvon defeated McKnight in the general election.
West Virginia House of Delegates District 31, General Election, 2014
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Lynne Arvon Incumbent |
58.9% | 2,669 | |
| Democratic | Clyde McKnight, Jr. | 41.1% | 1,866 | |
| Total Votes | 4,535 | |||
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 Karen "Lynne" Arvon defeated Democrat Clyde D. McKnight, Jr. in the general election. Arvon was unopposed in the Republican primary election. McKnight defeated Melvin Kessler in the Democratic primary election.
West Virginia House of Delegates, District 31, General Election, 2012
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Lynne Arvon |
51.2% | 3,191 | |
| Democratic | Clyde McKnight | 48.8% | 3,040 | |
| Total Votes | 6,231 | |||
West Virginia House of Delegates, District 31 Democratic Primary, 2012
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Clyde D. McKnight, Jr. |
51.5% | 895 |
| Melvin Kessler | 48.5% | 844 |
| Total Votes | 1,739 | |
From 2002 to 2016, candidates for West Virginia House of Delegates District 31 raised a total of $684,283. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $22,809 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, West Virginia House of Delegates District 31
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $33,892 | 2 | $16,946 |
| 2014 | $70,781 | 2 | $35,391 |
| 2012 | $62,511 | 3 | $20,837 |
| 2010 | $55,968 | 3 | $18,656 |
| 2008 | $122,132 | 2 | $61,066 |
| 2006 | $60,682 | 2 | $30,341 |
| 2004 | $39,649 | 3 | $13,216 |
| 2002 | $132,642 | 3 | $44,214 |
| 2000 | $106,026 | 10 | $10,603 |
| Total | $684,283 | 30 | $22,809 |
