2002 United States House of Representatives elections in West Virginia

The 2002 United States House of Representatives elections in West Virginia were held on November 5, 2002, to determine who will represent the state of West Virginia in the United States House of Representatives. West Virginia has three seats in the House, apportioned according to the 2000 United States census. Representatives are elected for two-year terms.

Overview United States House of Representatives elections in West Virginia, 2002PartyVotesPercentageSeats+/– Democratic 264,124 66.04% 2 — Republican 135,505 33.88% 1 — Write-ins 320 0.08% 0 — Totals 399,949 100.00% 3 —

District 1

Incumbent Democrat Alan Mollohan was re-elected unopposed. This district covers the northern part of the state.

Predictions SourceRankingAs of Sabato's Crystal Ball November 4, 2002 New York Times October 14, 2002

District 2

Incumbent Republican Shelley Moore Capito defeated Democrat Jim Humphreys. This district covers the central part of the state.

Predictions SourceRankingAs of Sabato's Crystal Ball November 4, 2002 New York Times October 14, 2002

District 3

Incumbent Democrat Nick Rahall defeated Republican Paul Chapman. This district covers the southern part of the state.

Predictions SourceRankingAs of Sabato's Crystal Ball November 4, 2002 New York Times October 14, 2002

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