West Virginia's 16th Senate district is one of 17 districts in the West Virginia Senate. It is currently represented by Republican Jason Barrett and Republican Patricia Rucker. All districts in the West Virginia Senate elect two members to staggered four-year terms.
Geography District 16 covers all of Jefferson County and parts of Berkeley County at the far eastern edge of the state's Eastern Panhandle. Communities within the district include Martinsburg, Charles Town, Ranson, Bolivar, Harpers Ferry, Shepherdstown, and Shannondale.
The district is located entirely within West Virginia's 2nd congressional district, and overlaps with the 59th, 60th, 61st, 62nd, 63rd, 64th, 65th, 66th, and 67th districts of the West Virginia House of Delegates. It borders the states of Maryland and Virginia.
Recent election results 2024
2022 Incumbent Democratic senator Hannah Geffert, who was appointed in 2021 upon the resignation of John Unger, did not seek election to a full term, and no fellow Democrat filed to replace her.
Historical election results 2020
2018
2016
2014
2012
Federal and statewide results Year Office Results 2020 President Trump 55.7 – 42.1% 2016 President Trump 56.8 – 37.5% 2014 Senate Capito 59.7 – 37.1% 2012 President Romney 51.9 – 46.0% Senate Manchin 57.3 – 39.4% Governor Tomblin 51.7 – 43.9%
Historical district boundaries
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