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West Virginia, House of Delegates, District 22

West Virginia House of Delegates District 22
Current incumbentsJoe Jeffries Republican Party
Zack Maynard Republican Party
Population35,249

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.

About the office

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.

Qualifications

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."

Salaries

State legislators
SalaryPer diem
$20,000/year$131/day in session.Set by the compensation commission.

Vacancies

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

2020

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.

2018

General election
General election for West Virginia House of Delegates District 22 (2 seats)

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

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Gary McCallister (D)
17.9
3,070

Jeff Eldridge (Independent)
15.2
2,596

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Bill Bryant (D)
11.7
2,010

Total votes: 17,108
(100.00% precincts reporting)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 22 (2 seats)

Gary McCallister and Bill Bryant advanced from the Democratic primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 22 on May 8, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

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Gary McCallister (D)
56.5
1,890

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Bill Bryant (D)
43.5
1,458

Total votes: 3,348
Republican primary election
Republican primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 22 (2 seats)

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

2016

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 Green check mark transparent.png Jeff Eldridge Incumbent 25.93% 5,070
Republican Green check mark transparent.png 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

Incumbent Jeff Eldridge and Gary McCallister defeated Scott Gillenwater in the West Virginia House of Delegates District 22 Democratic primary.

West Virginia House of Delegates District 22, Democratic Primary, 2016

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Jeff Eldridge Incumbent 43.21% 3,066
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Gary McCallister 36.91% 2,619
Democratic Scott Gillenwater 19.87% 1,410
Total Votes 7,095

Zack Maynard and incumbent Michel Moffatt defeated Eric M. Johnson in the West Virginia House of Delegates District 22 Republican primary.

West Virginia House of Delegates District 22, Republican Primary, 2016

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Zack Maynard 32.26% 1,246
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Michel Moffatt Incumbent 38.40% 1,483
Republican Eric M. Johnson 29.34% 1,133
Total Votes 3,862


2014

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 Green check mark transparent.pngMichael Moffatt 28.6% 3,756
Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngJeff 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

2012

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 Green check mark transparent.pngJosh Stowers Incumbent 31.2% 6,232
Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngJeff 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
Green check mark transparent.pngJosh Stowers Incumbent 34.6% 2,774
Green check mark transparent.pngJeff Eldridge 29.3% 2,348
Bill Bryant 14.1% 1,128
Gloria R. Triplett 11% 879
Ed Triplett 11% 878
Total Votes 8,007

Campaign contributions

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