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West Virginia, House of Delegates, District 24

West Virginia House of Delegates District 24
Current incumbentsTim Tomblin Democratic Party
Ralph Rodighiero Democratic Party
Population35,540

West Virginia's twenty-fourth state house district is represented by Democratic Representatives Ralph Rodighiero and Tim Tomblin.

As of the 2010 census, a total of 35,540 civilians reside within West Virginia's twenty-fourth 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 24 (2 seats)

Incumbent Ralph Rodighiero (D) and Tim Tomblin (D) defeated Jordan Bridges (R) and Aaron Stone (R) in the general election for West Virginia House of Delegates District 24 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Ralph Rodighiero (D)
32.3
4,684

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Tim Tomblin (D)
24.2
3,510

Jordan Bridges (R)
22.8
3,308

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Aaron Stone (R)
20.6
2,991

Total votes: 14,493
(100.00% precincts reporting)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 24 (2 seats)

Incumbent Ralph Rodighiero and Tim Tomblin defeated Susan Shelton Perry, Harry Freeman, and George Howes in the Democratic primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 24 on May 8, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Ralph Rodighiero (D)
34.2
2,548

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Tim Tomblin (D)
25.0
1,861

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Susan Shelton Perry (D)
16.4
1,225

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Harry Freeman (D)
15.6
1,161

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George Howes (D)
8.9
660

Total votes: 7,455
Republican primary election
Republican primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 24 (2 seats)

Jordan Bridges and Aaron Stone defeated Allen Lardieri in the Republican primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 24 on May 8, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Jordan Bridges (R)
44.3
754

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Aaron Stone (R)
29.2
498

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Allen Lardieri (R)
26.5
451

Total votes: 1,703

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 Rupert Phillips, Jr. and incumbent Ralph Rodighiero defeated Aaron Stone in the West Virginia House of Delegates District 24 general election.

West Virginia House of Delegates District 24, General Election, 2016

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Rupert Phillips, Jr. Incumbent 32.27% 5,174
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Ralph Rodighiero Incumbent 45.08% 7,227
Republican Aaron Stone 22.65% 3,632
Total Votes 16,033
Source: West Virginia Secretary of State

Incumbent Rupert Phillips, Jr. and incumbent Ralph Rodighiero defeated Michael D. Johnson in the West Virginia House of Delegates District 24 Democratic primary.

West Virginia House of Delegates District 24, Democratic Primary, 2016

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Rupert Phillips, Jr. Incumbent 36.36% 3,755
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Ralph Rodighiero Incumbent 47.81% 4,938
Democratic Michael D. Johnson 15.83% 1,635
Total Votes 10,328

Tamus Rowe and Aaron Stone were unopposed in the West Virginia House of Delegates District 24 Republican primary.

West Virginia House of Delegates District 24, Republican Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Tamus Rowe
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Aaron Stone


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 24 is represented by two delegates. District 24 is represented by two delegates. Incumbent Rupert Phillips, Jr. and Ralph Rodighiero defeated incumbent Ted Tomblin and David Graham in the Democratic primary. Gloria Meadows was unopposed in the Republican primary, but did not appear on the general election list of candidates. Rodighiero and Phillips defeated Larry Rogers (I) in the general election.

West Virginia House of Delegates District 24, General Election, 2014

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngRalph Rodighiero 41.3% 4,511
Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngRupert Phillips, Jr Incumbent 37.7% 4,120
Independent Larry Rogers 20.9% 2,287
Total Votes 10,918

West Virginia House of Delegates, District 24 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 Rupert "Rupie" Phillips, Jr. and Democratic Teddy "Ted" Tomblin were unchallenged in the general election. Phillips and Tomblin defeated Harry Freeman, Lidella Wilson Hrutkay, Larry E. Rogers (Kentucky), Chris Stratton, and Joe White in the Democratic primary election.

West Virginia House of Delegates, District 24 Democratic Primary, 2012

Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngRupert Phillips, Jr. Incumbent 26.2% 2,917
Green check mark transparent.pngTed Tomblin 25.1% 2,794
Harry Freeman 14.1% 1,573
Lidella Wilson Hrutkay 10.7% 1,195
Larry E. Rogers 10.7% 1,189
Joe White 10.1% 1,124
Chris Stratton 3.2% 352
Total Votes 11,144

Campaign contributions

From 2002 to 2016, candidates for West Virginia House of Delegates District 24 raised a total of $524,468. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $15,426 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, West Virginia House of Delegates District 24

Year Amount Candidates Average
2016 $63,621 5 $12,724
2014 $91,833 6 $15,306
2012 $92,831 6 $15,472
2010 $2,288 2 $1,144
2008 $76,623 5 $15,325
2006 $76,259 3 $25,420
2004 $40,646 2 $20,323
2002 $9,812 2 $4,906
2000 $70,555 3 $23,518
Total $524,468 34 $15,426