Donald Trump is expected to win West Virginia’s 5 electoral votes. While Bill Clinton won West Virginia in 1992 and 1996, the state has been trending more consistently Republican and Romney received more than 60% of the vote in 2012.
West Virginia Political Facts
Governor: Earl Ray Tomblin (Democratic) – Current Term: 2013 – 2017
Senators:
U.S. Representatives: # of Representatives: 3
Electoral Votes: 5
Poll Hours – November 8th, 2016:
- Polls Open: 6:30 a.m.
- Polls Close: 7:30 p.m.
- West Virginia Voting Information
- Notes: n/a
Past West Virginia Presidential Election Results
| Year | Democratic Candidate | % of Vote | Republican Candidate | % of Vote | ||
| 2012 | Obama | 36% | Romney | 62% |
| 2008 | Obama | 43% | McCain | 56% |
| 2004 | Kerry | 43% | Bush | 56% |
| 2000 | Gore | 46% | Bush | 52% |
| 1996 | Clinton | 52% | Dole | 37% |
| 1992 | Clinton | 48% | Bush | 35% |
| 1988 | Dukakis | 52% | Bush | 48% |
| 1984 | Mondale | 45% | Reagan | 55% |
| 1980 | Carter | 50% | Reagan | 45% |
| 1976 | Carter | 58% | Ford | 42% |
| 1972 | McGovern | 36% | Nixon | 64% |
| 1968 | Humphrey | 50% | Nixon | 41% |
| 1964 | Johnson | 68% | Goldwater | 32% |
| 1960 | Kennedy | 53% | Nixon | 47% |
West Virginia State Facts
Population (2010 census): 1,852,994
Population Rank By State: 38
Population Growth Estimate (2010-2014): -0.1%
Capital: Charleston
Largest City: Charleston
State Nickname: Mountain State
