The 1980 West Virginia Secretary of State election took place on November 4, 1980, to elect the Secretary of State of West Virginia.

Incumbent Democrat A. James Manchin won re-election to a second term, defeating Republican nominee Dee Brown.

Democratic primary

Candidates Nominee A. James Manchin, incumbent Secretary of State.

Results

Republican primary Candidates Nominee Dee Brown.

Eliminated in primary E.E. Cumpton. John W. Lusher.

Results

General election

Results

References