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West Virginia, House of Delegates, District 33

West Virginia House of Delegates District 33
Current incumbentRoger Hanshaw Republican Party
Population19,378

West Virginia's thirty-third state house district is represented by Republican Representative Roger Hanshaw.

As of the 2010 census, a total of 19,378 civilians reside within West Virginia's thirty-third 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 33

Incumbent Roger Hanshaw (R) defeated David Walker (D) in the general election for West Virginia House of Delegates District 33 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Roger Hanshaw (R)
56.0
2,969

David Walker (D)
44.0
2,333

Total votes: 5,302
(100.00% precincts reporting)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 33

David Walker advanced from the Democratic primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 33 on May 8, 2018.

Candidate

David Walker (D)

Republican primary election
Republican primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 33

Incumbent Roger Hanshaw advanced from the Republican primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 33 on May 8, 2018.

Candidate

Roger Hanshaw (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 Roger Hanshaw defeated David Walker in the West Virginia House of Delegates District 33 general election.

West Virginia House of Delegates District 33, General Election, 2016

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Roger Hanshaw Incumbent 50.98% 3,269
Democratic David Walker 49.02% 3,143
Total Votes 6,412
Source: West Virginia Secretary of State

David Walker ran unopposed in the West Virginia House of Delegates District 33 Democratic primary.

West Virginia House of Delegates District 33, Democratic Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png David Walker (unopposed)

Incumbent Roger Hanshaw ran unopposed in the West Virginia House of Delegates District 33 Republican primary.

West Virginia House of Delegates District 33, Republican Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Roger Hanshaw Incumbent (unopposed)


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. Incumbent David Walker was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Roger Hanshaw was unopposed in the Republican primary. Hanshaw defeated Walker in the general election.

West Virginia House of Delegates District 33, General Election, 2014

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.pngRoger Hanshaw 54.7% 2,487
Democratic David Walker Incumbent 45.3% 2,058
Total Votes 4,545

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 David A. Walker was unchallenged in the general election. Walker defeated Dan D. Sizemore in the Democratic primary election.

West Virginia House of Delegates, District 33 Democratic Primary, 2012

Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngDavid A. Walker Incumbent 61.1% 2,028
Dan D. Sizemore 38.9% 1,292
Total Votes 3,320

Campaign contributions

From 2002 to 2016, candidates for West Virginia House of Delegates District 33 raised a total of $303,636. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $13,802 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, West Virginia House of Delegates District 33

Year Amount Candidates Average
2016 $51,464 2 $25,732
2014 $87,838 2 $43,919
2012 $26,328 2 $13,164
2010 $20,365 2 $10,183
2008 $51,492 5 $10,298
2006 $10,827 1 $10,827
2004 $13,105 2 $6,553
2002 $18,188 2 $9,094
2000 $24,029 4 $6,007
Total $303,636 22 $13,802