2014 United States House of Representatives elections in West Virginia

none February 2026 March 2015 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in West Virginia West Virginia legislative no 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in West Virginia 2012 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in West Virginia 2016 All 3 West Virginia seats to the United States House of Representatives 2014 11 04 Republican Party (United States) 2 3 1 242,823 55.26% 4.65% Democratic Party (United States) 1 0 1 182,484 41.53% 1.44% 250px District results 250px County results Republican #f2b3be 40–50% #e27f90 50–60% #cc2f4a 60–70% #D40000 70–80% #aa0000 80–90% Democratic #B9D7FF 40–50% #86b6f2 50–60% The 2014 United States House of Representatives election in West Virginia was held on November 4, 2014, to elect the three U.S. representatives from West Virginia, one from each of the state's three congressional districts. Republicans won control of every congressional district in West Virginia for the first time since the 61st Congress ended in 1911. 2 Overview United States House of Representatives elections in West Virginia, 2014https://history.house.gov/Institution/Election-Statistics/Election-Statistics/ Election Statistics, 1920 to Present | US House of Representatives: History, Art & Archives History.house.gov 2016-12-12PartyVotesPercentageSeats+/– Republican 242,823 55.26% 3 +1 Democratic 182,484 41.53% 0 -1 Libertarian 7,682 1.75% 0 – Independents 6,399 1.46% 0 – Totals 439,388 100.00% 3 — By district Results of the 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in West Virginia by district:Haas Karen L. Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 4, 2014 https://history.house.gov/Institution/Election-Statistics/Election-Statistics/ Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives October 28, 2019 March 9, 2015 DistrictRepublicanDemocraticOthersTotalResult Votes % Votes % Votes % Votes %District 1 92,491 63.90% 52,109 36.00% 137 0.10% 144,737 100% Republican holdDistrict 2 72,619 47.08% 67,687 43.88% 13,944 9.04% 154,250 100% Republican holdDistrict 3 77,713 55.35% 62,688 44.65% 0 0.00% 140,401 100% Republican gainTotal 242,823 55.26% 182,484 41.53% 14,081 3.21% 439,388 100% District 1 West Virginia's 1st congressional district Incumbent Republican David McKinley, who had represented the district since 2011, ran for re-election. Republican primary While McKinley had expressed some interest in running for Senate, he later declared he would not run.http://www.wvgazette.com/News/201302220123 McKinley won't take on Capito in 2014 Senate race February 22, 2013 May 12, 2013 The Charleston Gazette He filed for re-election to his House seat on January 15, 2014.https://apps.sos.wv.gov/elections/candidate-search/candidate.aspx?candidate=7883 WV SOS – Elections – Candidate – Online Data Services wv.gov Candidates Nominee David McKinley, incumbent U.S. Representative Results Republican primary resultshttp://apps.sos.wv.gov/elections/results/results.aspx?year=2014&eid=14&county=Statewide Statewide Results Primary Election – May 13, 2014 ★★★ Official Results ★★★ West Virginia Secretary of State July 17, 2014 October 21, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141021184034/http://apps.sos.wv.gov/elections/results/results.aspx?year=2014&eid=14&county=Statewide dead David McKinley (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 27,589 100.0 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Glen Gainer III, State Auditorhttp://wajr.com/common/more.php?m=15&r=1&item_id=15291 WAJR.com - Gainer Getting in Congressional Race wajr.com 26 January 2022 https://archive.today/20131107165418/http://wajr.com/common/more.php?m=15&r=1&item_id=15291 7 November 2013 dead Results Democratic primary results Glen Gainer III Democratic Party (United States) 34,764 100.0 General election Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror DavidMcKinley (R) GlenGainer (D) UndecidedYouGovYouGov October 16–23, 2014 276 ± 10% 53% 25% 22% Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report2014 House Race Ratings for November 3, 2014 http://cookpolitical.com/house/charts/race-ratings House: Race Ratings Cook Political Report November 3, 2014Safe RNovember 3, 2014 Rothenberg2014 House Ratings (October 24, 2014) http://rothenbergpoliticalreport.com/ratings/house House Ratings The Rothenberg Political Report October 24, 2014Safe R October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal Ball2014 House http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/2014-house Sabato's Crystal Ball April 10, 2014 April 11, 2014Safe R October 30, 2014RCPSafe R November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsDaily Kos Elections House race ratings: Initial ratings for 2014 http://www.dailykos.com/election-outlook/2014-race-ratings#house Daily Kos Elections November 4, 2014Safe R November 4, 2014 Results West Virginia's 1st congressional district, 2014http://apps.sos.wv.gov/elections/results/results.aspx?year=2014&eid=21&county=Statewide West Virginia Statewide Results General Election – November 4, 2014 Official Results West Virginia Secretary of State November 4, 2014 January 8, 2015 December 15, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141215092807/http://apps.sos.wv.gov/elections/results/results.aspx?year=2014&eid=21&county=Statewide dead Republican Party (United States) David McKinley (incumbent) 92,491 64.0 Democratic Party (United States) Glen Gainer III 52,109 36.0 144,600 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 2 2014 West Virginia's 2nd congressional district election West Virginia presidential no 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in West Virginia#District 2 2012 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in West Virginia#District 2 2016 x150px File:Alex Mooney official photo (cropped).jpg Alex Mooney Republican Party (United States) 72,619 47.1% File:3x4.svg Nick Casey Democratic Party (United States) 67,687 43.9% File:3x4.svg Davy Jones Libertarian Party (United States) 7,682 5.0% 2014 WV-02 election results.svg 250px County resultsMooney: #f1b5b2 40–50% #ed8883 50–60% Casey: #b4c7ec 40–50% #8da9e2 50–60% U.S. Representative Shelley Moore Capito Republican Party (United States) Alex Mooney Republican Party (United States) West Virginia's 2nd congressional district Incumbent Republican Shelley Moore Capito, who had represented the district since 2001, won her seventh term in Congress with almost 70 percent of the vote in 2012. She announced that she would not run for re-election, so that she could run for the United States Senate seat held by retiring Democrat Jay Rockefeller.https://www.politico.com/story/2012/11/capito-makes-senate-bid-official-084211?hp=f3 Shelley Moore Capito makes Senate bid vs. Jay Rockefeller official November 25, 2012 May 12, 2013 Politico David Catanese Republican primary Candidates Nominee Alex Mooney, former chairman of the Maryland Republican Party and former Maryland State Senatorhttp://www.journal-news.net/page/content.detail/id/595243/Ex-chairman-of-Md--GOP-poised-to-run-for-Congress.html Ex-chairman of Md. GOP poised to run for Congress June 5, 2013 July 5, 2013 The Journal Rachel Molenda February 3, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140203084325/http://www.journal-news.net/page/content.detail/id/595243/Ex-chairman-of-Md--GOP-poised-to-run-for-Congress.html dead Eliminated in primary Robert Fluharty, veteran and investigatorhttp://www.charlestondailymail.com/News/201307140038 2014 field growing in W.Va. federal races July 14, 2013 July 29, 2013 Messina Lawrence Associated Press December 17, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131217032432/http://www.charlestondailymail.com/News/201307140038 dead Steve Harrison, state senator Charlotte Lane, former state delegate, former United States International Trade Commissioner and nominee for West Virginia Attorney General in 1996http://www.charlestondailymail.com/News/statehouse/201308110060 Charlotte Lane to run for Capito's Congressional seat August 12, 2013 August 12, 2013 Boucher Dave Charleston Daily Mail February 21, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140221104936/http://www.charlestondailymail.com/News/statehouse/201308110060 dead Jim Mosshttp://www.journal-news.net/page/content.detail/id/597094/Moss-announces-bid-for-Congress.html?nav=5006 Moss announces bid for Congress July 29, 2013 July 29, 2013 The Journal Rachel Molenda February 3, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140203084428/http://www.journal-news.net/page/content.detail/id/597094/Moss-announces-bid-for-Congress.html?nav=5006 dead Ken Reed, pharmacy ownerhttp://www.journal-news.net/page/content.detail/id/598821/Candidates-agree--No-military-action-in-Syria.html?nav=5006 Candidates agree: No military action in Syria September 14, 2013 September 16, 2013 The Journal John McVey September 14, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130914162205/http://www.journal-news.net/page/content.detail/id/598821/Candidates-agree--No-military-action-in-Syria.html?nav=5006 dead Ron Walters Jr., son of State Delegate Ron Waltershttp://www.charlestondailymail.com/News/statehouse/201308120326 Capitol Notebook: Young Republicans to run for Congress August 13, 2013 August 13, 2013 Charleston Daily Mail Dave Boucher February 21, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140221111522/http://www.charlestondailymail.com/News/statehouse/201308120326 dead Declined Tim Armstead, Minority Leader of the West Virginia House of Delegates Shelley Moore Capito, incumbent U.S. Representative (running for the U.S. Senate) Larry Faircloth, former state delegate (running for the state senate)http://www.journal-news.net/page/content.detail/id/603637/Larry-V--Faircloth-to-run-for-the-state-Senate.html Larry V. Faircloth to run for the state Senate January 18, 2014 February 6, 2014 The Journal John McVey February 22, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140222214309/http://www.journal-news.net/page/content.detail/id/603637/Larry-V--Faircloth-to-run-for-the-state-Senate.html dead Betty Ireland, former Secretary of State of West Virginia Patrick Lane, state delegate Bill Maloney, businessman and nominee for governor in 2011 and 2012http://blogs.charlestondailymail.com/capitolnotebook/2013/05/07/bill-maloney-doesnt-want-to-run-for-u-s-congress/ Bill Maloney doesn't want to run for U.S. Congress May 7, 2013 May 12, 2013 Charleston Daily Mail Zack Harold https://web.archive.org/web/20140222172754/http://blogs.charlestondailymail.com/capitolnotebook/2013/05/07/bill-maloney-doesnt-want-to-run-for-u-s-congress/ February 22, 2014 dead Patrick Morrisey, Attorney General of West Virginiahttp://www.charlestondailymail.com/News/statenews/201301020206 Democrat speculates attorney general-elect eyeing US House seat January 3, 2013 May 12, 2013 Charleston Daily Mail Ry Rivard February 21, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140221120320/http://www.charlestondailymail.com/News/statenews/201301020206 dead Eric Nelson, state delegatehttp://atr.rollcall.com/top-republican-opts-against-run-for-capito-seat/ Top Republican Won't Run for Capito Seat #WV02 June 3, 2013 July 17, 2013 thehill.com Abby Livingston June 28, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130628031748/http://atr.rollcall.com/top-republican-opts-against-run-for-capito-seat/ dead Suzette Raines, state delegate (running for the state senate)http://www.charlestondailymail.com/News/201308270017 Suzette Raines won't run for Congress August 27, 2013 August 29, 2013 Charleston Daily Mail Dave Boucher February 21, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140221120528/http://www.charlestondailymail.com/News/201308270017 dead Charles Trump, attorney and former state delegatehttp://blogs.charlestondailymail.com/capitolnotebook/2013/04/03/former-kanawha-lawmaker-eyes-congressional-run/ Former Kanawha lawmaker eyes congressional run April 3, 2013 May 12, 2013 Charleston Daily Mail Dave Boucher https://web.archive.org/web/20140222172751/http://blogs.charlestondailymail.com/capitolnotebook/2013/04/03/former-kanawha-lawmaker-eyes-congressional-run/ February 22, 2014 dead Results Republican primary results Alex Mooney Republican Party (United States) 12,678 36.0 Ken Reed Republican Party (United States) 7,848 22.3 Charlotte Lane Republican Party (United States) 6,358 18.1 Steve Harrison Republican Party (United States) 3,885 11.0 Ron Walters, Jr. Republican Party (United States) 2,125 6.0 Jim Moss Republican Party (United States) 1,684 4.8 Robert Fluharty Republican Party (United States) 621 1.8 35,199 100.0 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Nick Casey, former chairman of the West Virginia Democratic Partyhttp://www.charlestondailymail.com/News/statenews/201304300080 Nick Casey launches 2014 US House run April 30, 2013 May 12, 2013 Charleston Daily Mail Dave Boucher February 22, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140222172751/http://www.charlestondailymail.com/News/statenews/201304300080 dead Eliminated in primary Meshea Poore, state delegatehttp://www.charlestondailymail.com/News/statehouse/201307090049 Kanawha delegate Poore says she'll run for Congress July 9, 2013 July 10, 2013 Charleston Daily Mail Zack Harold https://web.archive.org/web/20140222172753/http://www.charlestondailymail.com/News/statehouse/201307090049 February 22, 2014 dead mdy-all Declined Matt Dunn, attorneyhttp://www.journal-news.net/page/content.detail/id/593035/Dunn-to-run-for-2nd-District-sea---.html Dunn to run for 2nd District seat April 7, 2013 May 12, 2013 The Journal Rachel Molenda February 3, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140203084423/http://www.journal-news.net/page/content.detail/id/593035/Dunn-to-run-for-2nd-District-sea---.html dead Steven Gower Doug Skaff, state delegatehttp://www.wvgazette.com/News/201304250119 Skaff considers run for U.S. House April 25, 2013 May 12, 2013 Associated Press The Charleston Gazette Herb Snyder, state senatorhttp://www.journal-news.net/page/content.detail/id/587629/Snyder-mulling-run-at-Capito-s-seat.html Snyder mulling run at Capito's seat November 27, 2012 July 29, 2013 The Journal Rachel Molenda February 3, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140203084436/http://www.journal-news.net/page/content.detail/id/587629/Snyder-mulling-run-at-Capito-s-seat.html dead Rod Snyder, president of the Young Democrats of Americahttp://www.journal-news.net/page/content.detail/id/595206/Rod-Snyder-won-t-run-for-Congress.html Rod Snyder won't run for Congress June 4, 2013 July 5, 2013 The Journal John McVey February 3, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140203084433/http://www.journal-news.net/page/content.detail/id/595206/Rod-Snyder-won-t-run-for-Congress.html dead Erik Wells, state senator Results Democratic primary results Nick Casey Democratic Party (United States) 21,646 60.6 Meshea Poore Democratic Party (United States) 14,061 39.4 35,707 100.0 General election Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror AlexMooney (R) NickCasey (D) Other UndecidedYouGov October 16–23, 2014 348 ± 7% 45% 44% – 11%Public Opinion Strategies*Public Opinion Strategies* August 10–12, 2014 400 ± 4.9% 40% 28% 13%Davy Jones (L) with 5%, Ed Rabel (I) with 8% 19%Tarrance Group (R-Mooney)Tarrance Group (R-Mooney) May 20–22, 2014 400 ± 4.9% 43% 31% 15%Davy Jones (L) with 4%, Ed Rabel (I) with 11% 11% Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportTossupNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergTilt R October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallLean R October 30, 2014RCPTossup November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsLean R November 4, 2014 Results West Virginia's 2nd congressional district, 2014 Republican Party (United States) Alex X. Mooney 72,619 47.1 Democratic Party (United States) Nick Casey 67,687 43.9 Libertarian Party (United States) Davy Jones 7,682 5.0 Independent (United States) Ed Rabel 6,250 4.0 154,238 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 3 2014 West Virginia's 3rd congressional district election West Virginia presidential no 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in West Virginia#District 3 2012 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in West Virginia#District 3 2016 x150px File:Evan Jenkins, official portrait, 114th Congress (cropped).jpg Evan Jenkins Republican Party (United States) 77,713 55.3% File:Nick Rahall.jpg Nick Rahall Democratic Party (United States) 62,688 44.7% 2014 West Virginias 3rd congressional district election results by county.svg 230px County resultsJenkins: #e27f7f 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% Rahall: #7996e2 50–60% U.S. Representative Nick Rahall Democratic Party (United States) Evan Jenkins Republican Party (United States) Incumbent Democrat Nick Rahall, who had represented the district since 1977, ran for re-election after having considered running for the Senate. Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Nick Rahall, incumbent U.S. Representative Eliminated in primary Richard Ojeda, veteranhttps://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/house-races/195879-west-virginia-veteran-to-run-for-house-seat/ Manchin's State of Union guest to challenge Rep. Nick Rahall January 18, 2014 January 20, 2014 The Hill Justin Sink Results Democratic primary results Nick Rahall (incumbent) Democratic Party (United States) 37,176 66.4 Richard Ojeda Democratic Party (United States) 18,767 33.6 55,943 100.0 Republican primary For the Republicans, State Senator Evan Jenkins, who switched parties in July 2013, ran for the seat against Rahall.http://atr.rollcall.com/democrat-switches-parties-to-challenge-rahall/ Democrat Switches Parties to Challenge Rahall #WV03 July 31, 2013 July 31, 2013 Roll Call Abby Livingston https://web.archive.org/web/20130802075059/http://atr.rollcall.com/democrat-switches-parties-to-challenge-rahall/ August 2, 2013 dead On switching parties, Jenkins stated that: "West Virginia is under attack from Barack Obama and a Democratic Party that our parents and grandparents would not recognize." In 2012, West Virginia's 3rd district went for Mitt Romney 66% to 32%.Blake Aaron GOP poll: Longtime Rep. Rahall (D-W.Va.) down double digits https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-politics/wp/2014/03/11/gop-poll-longtime-rep-rahall-d-w-va-down-double-digits/ May 23, 2014 The Washington Post March 11, 2014 State Senator Bill Cole, who had considered a run for the seat himself, was Jenkins' campaign chairman.http://www.register-herald.com/todaysfrontpage/x2167583/Jenkins-departing-Democratic-Party Jenkins departing Democratic party July 31, 2013 July 31, 2013 The Register-Herald Mannix Porterfield Candidates Nominee Evan Jenkins, state senator Declined Bill Cole, state senator Rick Snuffer, state delegate and nominee for this seat in 2004 & 2012http://atr.rollcall.com/west-virginia-snuffer-mulls-another-campaign-for-rahall-seat/ West Virginia: Snuffer Mulls Another Campaign for Rahall Seat March 13, 2013 May 12, 2013 Roll Call Abby Livingston May 8, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130508173953/http://atr.rollcall.com/west-virginia-snuffer-mulls-another-campaign-for-rahall-seat/ dead Results Jenkins ran unopposed in the Republican primary.http://pocahontastimes.com/beard-mclaughlin-win-primary-election/ Beard, McLaughlin win primary election October 2, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141006145518/http://pocahontastimes.com/beard-mclaughlin-win-primary-election/ October 6, 2014 dead Republican primary results Evan Jenkins Republican Party (United States) 14,374 100.0 General election Campaign Rahall was considered one of the most "endangered" House Democrats by the House Democratic campaign committee.Mooney wins crowded GOP House primary; Capito, Tennant to face off in W.Va. Senate race https://www.foxnews.com/politics/mooney-wins-crowded-gop-house-primary-capito-tennant-to-face-off-in-w-va-senate-race May 23, 2014 Fox News May 13, 2014https://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/house-races/202754-report-rahall-considered-retirement/ Report: Rep. Nick Rahall considered retirement Kyle Balluck The Hill April 6, 2014 October 2, 2014 Jenkins supported the repeal of Obamacare and pledged to replace it.Sargent Greg GOP repeal stance runs into complications, in deep red West Virginia https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/plum-line/wp/2014/03/27/gop-repeal-stance-runs-into-complications-in-deep-red-west-virginia/ July 12, 2014 The Washington Post March 27, 2014 As of September 18, 2014, the race was rated a "toss up" by both University of Virginia political professor Larry Sabato, of Sabato's Crystal Ball, and Stu Rothenberg of the Rothenberg Political Report.http://www.charlestondailymail.com/article/20140918/dm01/140919211 NRA endorses Nick Rahall for Congress Charleston Daily Mail October 3, 2014 October 6, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141006125241/http://www.charlestondailymail.com/article/20140918/dm01/140919211 dead As of October 2, managing editor Kyle Kondik of Sabato's Crystal Ball said the race was still a toss-up, calling it "Super close, super expensive and super nasty."https://wvmetronews.com/2014/10/02/looking-into-the-crystal-ball/ Looking into the Crystal Ball October 2, 2014 West Virginia Metro News October 3, 2014http://rothenbergpoliticalreport.com/ratings/house House Ratings The Rothenberg Political Report October 3, 2014 A Fox News op-ed opined in October that Jenkins "offers Republicans the most credible nominee the party has had since the mid-'90s. In a race that will see as much advertising by third-party organizations as any House race in the country, the winner will be the candidate who voters believe will do the most to take on President Obama's War on Coal and the EPA."https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/november-midterms-who-will-be-the-245th-house-republican/ November midterms: Who will be the 245th House Republican? Fox News October 9, 2014 Through October 6, 2014, 16,340 ads had appeared on broadcast television, the second-highest number of ads of any district in the U.S.https://www.bloomberg.com/politics/articles/2014-10-07/democrats-on-defense-barrow-rahall-barber-see-most-tv-ads Democrats on Defense: Barrow, Rahall, Barber See Most TV Ads Greg Giroux Bloomberg/politics October 7, 2014 October 9, 2014 By mid-October 2014, it was anticipated that $12.8 million could be spent on ads in the race by Election Day.https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory/coal-obama-weighing-heavy-rahalls-wva-bid-26137632?singlePage=true Coal, Obama Weighing Heavy in Rahall's W.Va. Bid ABC News October 14, 2014 Rahall outspent Jenkins in the election by a two-to-one ratio.https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/midterm-elections-2014-live-updates/story?id=26570502 Republicans Projected To Seize Control Of The Senate: 2014 Midterm Elections Results Live ABC News Time listed a Rahall ad in its article: "Here Are 5 of The Most Dishonest Political Ads of 2014," and The Washington Post ran an article regarding the same Rahall ad entitled: "A sleazy attack puts words in the other candidate's mouth".https://time.com/3475006/dishonest-political-campaign-ads-2014/ 2014 Midterms: Here Are Five of The Most Dishonest 2014 Political Ads Time October 9, 2014https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/fact-checker/wp/2014/09/24/a-sleazy-attack-puts-words-in-other-candidates-mouth/ A sleazy attack puts words in the other candidate's mouth The Washington Post October 9, 2014 Endorsements Rahall was endorsed by the NRA Political Victory Fund.http://www.herald-dispatch.com/elections/x1814461401/NRA-endorses-U-S-Rep-Nick-Rahall NRA endorses U.S. Rep Nick Rahall The Herald-Dispatch October 9, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141006100737/http://www.herald-dispatch.com/elections/x1814461401/NRA-endorses-U-S-Rep-Nick-Rahall October 6, 2014 deadNRA-PVF - Grades - West Virginia https://www.nrapvf.org/grades/west-virginia/ nrapvf.org NRA-PVF https://web.archive.org/web/20141007193938/https://www.nrapvf.org/grades/west-virginia/ October 7, 2014 en-US usurped The National Right to Life Committee, West Virginia Chamber of Commerce, and West Virginians for Life, all of which had previously supported Rahall, supported Jenkins in 2014, and the West Virginia Coal Association endorsed Jenkins in September 2014.http://www.huntingtonnews.net/95924 West Virginia Coal Association Endorses Evan Jenkins Huntington News October 2, 2014 October 6, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141006070127/http://www.huntingtonnews.net/95924 deadhttp://www.charlestondailymail.com/article/20140916/DM0104/140919414 Charleston Daily Mail – Jenkins receives national pro-life endorsement October 2, 2014 October 6, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141006082128/http://www.charlestondailymail.com/article/20140916/DM0104/140919414 dead Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror NickRahall (D) EvanJenkins (R) UndecidedYouGov October 16–23, 2014 253 ± 10% 45% 50% 5%Harper PollingHarper Polling https://web.archive.org/web/20141023033749/http://harperpolling.com/docs/default-source/default-document-library/jenkins-14-10-wv-3-memo.pdf October 23, 2014 October 7–8, 2014 657 ± 3.82% 44% 50% 6%Garin-Hart-Yang ResearchGarin-Hart-Yang Research May 26–28, 2014 403 ± 5% 52% 39% 9%Anzalone Liszt Grove Research (D-Rahall)Anzalone Liszt Grove Research (D-Rahall) May 12–14, 2014 502 ± 4.4% 52% 39% 9%DFM ResearchDFM Research https://web.archive.org/web/20140512220409/http://www.dfmresearch.com/uploads/WV-3_Rail_Survey_--_April_2014__773-YWV.pdf May 12, 2014 April 22–27, 2014 400 ± 4.9% 48% 39% 13%Garin-Hart-Yang ResearchGarin-Hart-Yang Research April 15–16, 2014 400 ± 5% 52% 40% 8%Tarrance Group (R-Jenkins)Tarrance Group (R-Jenkins) March 3–5, 2014 405 ± 4.9% 40% 54% 6%Harper Polling (R-Jenkins)Harper Polling (R-Jenkins) October 7–8, 2013 649 ± 3.84% 46% 42% 12% Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportTossupNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergTossup October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallLean R flip October 30, 2014RCPTossup November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsTilt R flip November 4, 2014 Results Jenkins won the election, defeating incumbent Rahall in November 2014 with 55.3% of the vote to Rahall's 44.7%.https://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/house-races/222908-rahall-loses-house-seat-in-west-virginia/ Dem Rahall loses House seat after 38 years The Hill November 5, 2014 Robert Pear http://elections.nytimes.com/2014/west-virginia-elections West Virginia Election Results 2014 - NYTimes.com Elections.nytimes.com 2014-12-17 2016-12-12 West Virginia's 3rd congressional district, 2014 Republican Party (United States) Evan Jenkins 77,713 55.3 Democratic Party (United States) Nick Rahall (incumbent) 62,688 44.7 140,401 100.0 Republican Party (United States) Democratic Party (United States) See also 2014 United States House of Representatives elections 2014 United States elections References 30em External links U.S. House elections in West Virginia, 2014 at Ballotpedia Campaign contributions at OpenSecrets West Virginia 2014 United States House of Representatives