# 2020 West Virginia Senate election

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The 2020 West Virginia Senate elections were held on November 3, 2020, as part of the biennial United States elections. Seventeen of the 34 West Virginia state senators stood for election. West Virginia Senate districts each have two elected representatives.

## Retirements

Four incumbents did not run for re-election in 2020. Those incumbents are:

### Republicans

* District 10: Kenny Mann: Retiring

### Democrats

* District 7: Paul Hardesty: Retiring
* District 13: Roman Prezioso: Retiring
* District 17: Corey Palumbo: Retiring

## Incumbents defeated
### In primary elections

Three incumbents were defeated in the June 9 primaries, the same number as were defeated in the 2018 primaries. Senator Mitch Carmichael (R) was one of the three incumbents defeated. As president of the state Senate, Carmichael also served as the lieutenant governor of West Virginia.

#### Republicans

* District 4: Mitch Carmichael lost renomination to Amy Nichole Grady.
* District 9: Sue Cline lost renomination to David Stover.
* District 11: John Pitsenbarger lost renomination to Robert Karnes.

### In the general election
#### Democrat

* District 12: Doug Facemire lost to Patrick Martin.

## Predictions

| Source | Ranking | As of |
| The Cook Political Report | Likely R | October 21, 2020 |

## Results summary

Votes, of total, by party
All results are certified by the Secretary of State of West Virginia.
Results :
| Party | Party | Votes | Votes | Seats | Seats | Seats | Seats | Seats |
| Party | Party | Votes | % | Total before | Up | Won | Total after | ± |
| Republican Party | | 456,726 | 61.81 | 20 | 11 | 14 | 23 / 34 | 3 |
| Democratic Party | | 267,073 | 36.14 | 14 | 6 | 3 | 11 / 34 | 3 |
| Mountain Party | | 10,324 | 1.34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 / 34 | |
| Libertarian Party | | 5,307 | 0.71 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 / 34 | |
Popular vote
Republican
61.81%
Democratic
36.14%
Mountain
1.34%
Libertarian
0.71% :
Senate seats
Republican
67.64%
Democratic
32.35% :

## Senate president election

On January 13, 2021, the West Virginia Senate convened to elect a president for the 85th Legislature. Republican leader and incumbent president Mitch Carmichael lost renomination, leaving the presidency open to a new senator. Senator Craig Blair was nominated by fellow 15th district member Charles Trump, and was seconded by Eric Tarr. On a motion of Senator Stephen Baldwin, nominations for the presidency were closed, and Senator Blair was elected by acclamation to the office of Senate President.
Senate President election :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Craig Blair | Acclamation | 100.0 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 31 | 100.0 |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

## Close races

| District | Winner | Margin |
| District 11 | Republican | 2.6% |
| District 16 | Republican | 4.4% |
| District 1 | Republican | 6.2% |
| District 5 | Democratic | 6.8% |
| District 17 | Republican (flip) | 7.4% |
| District 8 | Democratic | 11.6% |
| District 7 | Republican (flip) | 12.4% |
| District 13 | Democratic | 13.6% |
| District 12 | Republican (flip) | 14.0% |

## Summary of results by State Senate District

| District | Incumbent | Incumbent | Incumbent | Elected Senator | Elected Senator | Result |
| District | Member | Party | Since | Member | Party | Result |
| District 1 | Ryan Weld | Republican | 2016 | Ryan Weld | Republican | Republican Hold |
| District 2 | Mike Maroney | Republican | 2016 | Mike Maroney | Republican | Republican Hold |
| District 3 | Donna Boley | Republican | 1985 | Donna Boley | Republican | Republican Hold |
| District 4 | Mitch Carmichael | Republican | 2012 | Amy Grady | Republican | Republican Hold |
| District 5 | Robert Plymale | Democratic | 1992 | Robert Plymale | Democratic | Democratic Hold |
| District 6 | Chandler Swope | Republican | 2016 | Chandler Swope | Republican | Republican Hold |
| District 7 | Paul Hardesty | Democratic | 2018 | Rupie Phillips | Republican | Republican Gain |
| District 8 | Glenn Jeffries | Democratic | 2016 | Glenn Jeffries | Democratic | Democratic Hold |
| District 9 | Sue Cline | Republican | 2016 | David Stover | Republican | Republican Hold |
| District 10 | Kenny Mann | Republican | 2016 | Jack Woodrum | Republican | Republican Hold |
| District 11 | John Pitsenbarger | Republican | 2019 | Robert Karnes | Republican | Republican Hold |
| District 12 | Doug Facemire | Democratic | 2008 | Patrick Martin | Republican | Republican Gain |
| District 13 | Roman Prezioso | Democratic | 1996 | Mike Caputo | Democratic | Democratic Hold |
| District 14 | Randy Smith | Republican | 2016 | Randy Smith | Republican | Republican Hold |
| District 15 | Craig Blair | Republican | 2012 | Craig Blair | Republican | Republican Hold |
| District 16 | Patricia Rucker | Republican | 2016 | Patricia Rucker | Republican | Republican Hold |
| District 17 | Corey Palumbo | Democratic | 2009 | Eric Nelson | Republican | Republican Gain |

## Detailed results by State Senate District
### District 1
#### Republican primary

Republican primary :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Ryan Weld (incumbent) | 7,088 | 64.5% |
| | Republican | Jack Newbrough | 3,904 | 35.5% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 10,992 | 100.0% |

#### Democratic primary

Democratic primary :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Randy Swartzmiller | 10,995 | 100.0% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 10,995 | 100.0% |

#### General election

West Virginia's 1st Senate district General Election, 2020 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Ryan Weld (incumbent) | 23,593 | 53.1% |
| | Democratic | Randy Swartzmiller | 20,836 | 46.9% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 44,429 | 100.0% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### District 2
#### Republican primary

Republican primary :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Mike Maroney (incumbent) | 7,835 | 61.5% |
| | Republican | Elijah Dean | 4,904 | 38.5% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 12,739 | 100.0% |

#### Democratic primary

Democratic primary :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Josh Gary | 5,663 | 51.3% |
| | Democratic | Carla Jones | 5,379 | 48.7% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 11,042 | 100.0% |

#### General election

West Virginia's 2nd Senate district General Election, 2020 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Mike Maroney (incumbent) | 24,761 | 56.2% |
| | Democratic | Josh Gary | 19,269 | 43.8% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 44,030 | 100.0% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### District 3
#### Republican primary

Republican primary :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Donna Boley (incumbent) | 10,628 | 100.0% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 10,628 | 100.0% |

#### Democratic primary

Democratic primary :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Robert Wilson Jr. | 6,840 | 100.0% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 6,840 | 100.0% |

#### General election

West Virginia's 3rd Senate district General Election, 2020 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Donna Boley (incumbent) | 29,630 | 66.3% |
| | Democratic | Robert Wilson Jr. | 11,706 | 26.2% |
| | Libertarian | Travis Shultz | 3,363 | 7.5% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 44,699 | 100.0% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### District 4
#### Republican primary

Republican primary :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Amy Nichole Grady | 6,402 | 39.1% |
| | Republican | Mitch Carmichael (incumbent) | 5,726 | 34.9% |
| | Republican | Jim Butler | 4,265 | 26.0% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 16,393 | 100.0% |

#### Democratic primary

Democratic primary :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Bruce Ashworth | 9,096 | 100.0% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 9,096 | 100.0% |

#### General election

West Virginia's 4th Senate district General Election, 2020 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Amy Nichole Grady | 33,206 | 70.7% |
| | Democratic | Bruce Ashworth | 11,885 | 25.3% |
| | Libertarian | Loyd Butcher | 1,895 | 4.0% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 46,986 | 100.0% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### District 5

West Virginia's 5th Senate district General Election, 2020 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Robert H. Plymale (incumbent) | 22,349 | 53.4% |
| | Republican | Charles Shaffer | 19,478 | 46.6% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 41,827 | 100.0% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### District 6

West Virginia's 6th Senate district General Election, 2020 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Chandler Swope (incumbent) | 33,553 | 100.0% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 33,553 | 100.0% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### District 7

West Virginia's 7th Senate district General Election, 2020 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Rupie Phillips | 20,484 | 56.2% |
| | Democratic | Ralph Rodighiero | 15,965 | 43.8% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 36,449 | 100.0% |
| | Republican gain from Democratic | Republican gain from Democratic | Republican gain from Democratic | Republican gain from Democratic |

### District 8

West Virginia's 8th Senate district General Election, 2020 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Glenn Jeffries (incumbent) | 23,243 | 55.8% |
| | Republican | Kathie Hess Crouse | 18,427 | 44.2% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 41,670 | 100.0% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### District 9

West Virginia's 9th Senate district General Election, 2020 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | David Stover | 35,141 | 100.0% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 35,141 | 100.0% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### District 10

West Virginia's 10th Senate district General Election, 2020 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Jack Woodrum | 25,191 | 58.6% |
| | Democratic | William Laird IV | 17,812 | 41.4% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 43,003 | 100.0% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### District 11

West Virginia's 11th Senate district General Election, 2020 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Robert Karnes | 23,229 | 51.3% |
| | Democratic | Denise Campbell | 22,018 | 48.7% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 45,247 | 100.0% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### District 12

West Virginia's 12th Senate district General Election, 2020 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Patrick Martin | 26,066 | 57.0% |
| | Democratic | Doug Facemire (incumbent) | 19,699 | 43.0% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 45,765 | 100.0% |
| | Republican gain from Democratic | Republican gain from Democratic | Republican gain from Democratic | Republican gain from Democratic |

### District 13

West Virginia's 13th Senate district General Election, 2020 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Mike Caputo | 25,870 | 56.8% |
| | Republican | Rebecca Polis | 20,178 | 43.2% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 46,048 | 100.0% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### District 14

West Virginia's 14th Senate district General Election, 2020 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Randy Smith (incumbent) | 35,191 | 72.6% |
| | Democratic | David Childers | 13,254 | 27.3% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 48,455 | 100.0% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### District 15

West Virginia's 15th Senate district General Election, 2020 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Craig Blair (incumbent) | 41,560 | 80.1% |
| | Mountain | Donald Kinnie | 10,324 | 19.9% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 51,884 | 100.0% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### District 16

West Virginia's 16th Senate district General Election, 2020 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Patricia Rucker (incumbent) | 24,928 | 52.2% |
| | Democratic | Pete Dougherty | 22,803 | 47.8% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 47,731 | 100.0% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### District 17

West Virginia's 17th Senate district General Election, 2020 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Eric Nelson | 23,584 | 53.7% |
| | Democratic | Andrew Robinson | 20,364 | 46.3% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 43,948 | 100.0% |
| | Republican gain from Democratic | Republican gain from Democratic | Republican gain from Democratic | Republican gain from Democratic |