Political Party Strength In West Virginia
The following tables indicate the historic party affiliation of elected officials in the U.S. State of West Virginia, including: Governor, Secretary of State, Attorney General, State Auditor, State Treasurer, and State Agriculture Commissioner. The tables also indicate the historical party composition in the State Senate, State House of Delegates, State delegation to the U.S. Senate, and the State delegation to the U.S. House of Representatives For years in which a presidential election was held, the tables indicate which party's nominees received the state's electoral votes.
The parties are labeled as follows: Democratic (D) and Republican (R), Unconditional Unionist (UU), and a tie between two designated parties.
Read more about Political Party Strength In West Virginia: 19th Century, 20th Century Through 1949, 20th Century 1950-1999, 21st Century
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