West Virginia's 17th Senate district is one of 17 districts in the West Virginia Senate. It is currently represented by Republicans Tom Takubo and Eric Nelson. All districts in the West Virginia Senate elect two members to staggered four-year terms.
Geography District 17 covers the southern half of Kanawha County, including parts of Charleston and the nearby communities of St. Albans, Tornado, South Charleston, Coal Fork, Pinch, Elkview, Clendenin, Marmet, Belle, Chesapeake, and Cedar Grove.
The district is located entirely within West Virginia's 2nd congressional district, and overlaps with the 32nd, 35th, 36th, 39th, and 40th districts of the West Virginia House of Delegates.
Recent election results 2024
2022
Historical election results 2020
2018
2016
2014
2012
Federal and statewide results Year Office Results 2020 President Trump 57.3 – 40.8% 2016 President Trump 59.1 – 36.1% 2014 Senate Capito 58.9 – 38.5% 2012 President Romney 56.7 – 41.6% Senate Manchin 62.6 – 33.2% Governor Tomblin 52.0 – 42.9%
Historical district boundaries
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