U.S. Senate, West Virginia

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Results

About This Race

Nov.
4

Polls Close: 7:30 p.m. ET

The Candidates

John D. 'Jay' Rockefeller (D, Incumbent)

Occupation
College President

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Funding

Total Raised PACs Individuals Out of State
5,231,372 1,526,248 3,449,139 72%

Jay Wolfe (R)

Occupation
Owner
Public Service
  • West Virginia State Senate, 1987-1990
  • Harrison County and State Republican Executive Committeem 1996-2006

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Previous WV Election Results

Democratic Presidential Primary (May 13, 2008)

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Republican Presidential Caucus (Feb. 5, 2008)

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West Virginia Demographics

  • Population: 1,812,035
  • Gender: 49.1% male, 50.9% female
  • Age: 78.6% 18 years and over; 15.5% 65 years and over; Median age: 40.4
  • Median Household Income: $37,060
  • Families Below Poverty Level: 13.0%
  • Education: 7.5% of those over 25 have a bachelor's degree or higher

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Source: 2007 American Community Survey, U.S. Census Bureau

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