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West Virginia, House of Delegates, District 8

West Virginia House of Delegates District 8
Current incumbentEverette Anderson Republican Party
Population18,428

West Virginia's eighth state house district is represented by Republican Representative Everette Anderson.

As of the 2010 census, a total of 18,428 civilians reside within West Virginia's eighth 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 8

Incumbent Everette Anderson (R) defeated David Bland (D) in the general election for West Virginia House of Delegates District 8 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Everette Anderson (R)
62.1
4,124

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David Bland (D)
37.9
2,518

Total votes: 6,642
(100.00% precincts reporting)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 8

David Bland advanced from the Democratic primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 8 on May 8, 2018.

Candidate

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David Bland (D)

Republican primary election
Republican primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 8

Incumbent Everette Anderson advanced from the Republican primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 8 on May 8, 2018.

Candidate

Everette Anderson (R)

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 Bill Anderson defeated David Bland in the West Virginia House of Delegates District 8 general election.

West Virginia House of Delegates District 8, General Election, 2016

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Bill Anderson Incumbent 60.50% 4,871
Democratic David Bland 39.50% 3,180
Total Votes 8,051
Source: West Virginia Secretary of State


Incumbent Bill Anderson defeated Dennis Kimes in the West Virginia House of Delegates District 8 Republican primary.

West Virginia House of Delegates District 8, Republican Primary, 2016

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Bill Anderson Incumbent 66.46% 1,944
Republican Dennis Kimes 33.54% 981
Total Votes 2,925


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. Denzil "Buddy" Malone was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Incumbent Everette Anderson was unopposed in the Republican primary. Anderson defeated Malone in the general election.

West Virginia House of Delegates District 8, General Election, 2014

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.pngEverette "Bill" Anderson Incumbent 76.8% 3,608
Democratic Denzil "Buddy" Malone 23.2% 1,092
Total Votes 4,700

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. Republican incumbent Everette Anderson defeated Democrat Denzil "Buddy" Malone and Independent candidate Bob Buchanan in the general election. Anderson was unopposed in the Republican primary election. Malone was unopposed in the Democratic primary election.

West Virginia House of Delegates, District 8, General Election, 2012

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.pngEverette Anderson Incumbent 66.8% 4,842
Democratic Denzil Malone 24.5% 1,778
Independent Bob Buchanan 8.7% 630
Total Votes 7,250

Campaign contributions

From 2002 to 2016, candidates for West Virginia House of Delegates District 8 raised a total of $187,695. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $9,879 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, West Virginia House of Delegates District 8

Year Amount Candidates Average
2016 $35,661 3 $11,887
2014 $22,450 2 $11,225
2012 $42,336 3 $14,112
2010 $4,729 1 $4,729
2008 $16,724 2 $8,362
2006 $5,869 1 $5,869
2004 $20,540 2 $10,270
2002 $6,896 2 $3,448
2000 $32,490 3 $10,830
Total $187,695 19 $9,879