West Virginia's 16th Senate district

American legislative district

West Virginia's 16th
State Senate district

From 2012 to 2022

From 2022 onward


	Jason Barrett R–Martinsburg
	Patricia Rucker R–Harpers Ferry

Demographics

82% White
8% Black
5% Hispanic
1% Asian
3% Other

Population (2017)

109,798

West Virginia's 16th Senate district is one of 17 districts in the West Virginia Senate. It is currently represented by Democrat Hannah Geffert 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

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.

2022 West Virginia Senate election, District 16
Primary election
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Jason Barrett	4,431	54.7
	Republican	Renee Wilby	3,666	45.3
Total votes			8,097	100
General election
	Republican	Jason Barrett	18,672	60.5
	Democratic	Hannah Geffert (incumbent)	12,196	39.5
Total votes			30,868	100

Historical election results

2020

2020 West Virginia Senate election, District 16
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Patricia Rucker (incumbent)	25,582	51.8
	Democratic	Pete Dougherty	23,768	48.2
Total votes			49,350	100
	Republican hold

2018

2018 West Virginia Senate election, District 16
Primary election
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	John Unger (incumbent)	18,802	52.1
	Republican	Michael Folk	17,257	47.9
Total votes			36,059	100
	Democratic hold

2016

2016 West Virginia Senate election, District 16
Primary election
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Patricia Rucker	5,359	56.0
	Republican	Joe Funkhouser	4,219	44.0
Total votes			9,578	100
	Democratic	Stephen Skinner	6,904	67.2
	Democratic	David Manthos	3,368	32.8
Total votes			10,272	100
General election
	Republican	Patricia Rucker	22,499	52.8
	Democratic	Stephen Skinner	20,122	47.2
Total votes			42,621	100
	Republican gain from Democratic

2014

2014 West Virginia Senate election, District 16
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	John Unger (incumbent)	12,287	52.5
	Republican	Larry V. Faircloth	11,122	47.5
Total votes			23,409	100
	Democratic hold

2012

2012 West Virginia Senate election, District 16
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Herb Snyder (incumbent)	20,764	53.9
	Republican	Jim Ruland	17,763	46.1
Total votes			38,527	100
	Democratic hold

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

Main article: List of West Virginia Senate districts § Historical and present district boundaries

References

^ "State Senate District 16, WV". Census Reporter. Retrieved January 6, 2020.
"Hannah Geffert (D - Berkeley, 16)". West Virginia State Senate. Retrieved May 31, 2022.
"Patricia Rucker (R - Harpers Ferry, 16)". West Virginia State Senate. Retrieved January 6, 2020.
"Senate District Maps - 2010 Plan". West Virginia Legislature. Retrieved January 6, 2020.
David Jarman. "How do counties, House districts, and legislative districts all overlap?". Daily Kos. Retrieved January 6, 2020.
Brad McElhinny (September 29, 2021). "New senator is selected to replace departing Unger". WV Metro News. Retrieved May 31, 2022.
^ "West Virginia State Senate District 16". Ballotpedia. Retrieved May 31, 2022.
"Statewide Results General Election - November 6, 2012". West Virginia Secretary of State. Retrieved January 6, 2020.
"Daily Kos Elections Statewide Results by LD". Daily Kos. Retrieved January 6, 2020.
"2020 Presidential by Legislative District & Most Recent Election Result". CNalysis. Retrieved June 9, 2021.

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86th West Virginia Legislature (2023–2024) President of the Senate Craig Blair (R) President pro tempore Donna Boley (R) Majority Leader Tom Takubo (R) Minority Leader Mike Woelfel (D)
1. ▌Laura Chapman (R)⎣ ▌Ryan Weld (R) 2. ▌Charles Clements (R)⎣ ▌Mike Maroney (R) 3. ▌Mike Azinger (R)⎣ ▌Donna Boley (R) 4. ▌Eric Tarr (R)⎣ ▌Amy Grady (R) 5. ▌Mike Woelfel (D)⎣ ▌Bob Plymale (D) 6. ▌Mark R. Maynard (R)⎣ ▌Chandler Swope (R) 7. ▌Mike Stuart (R)⎣ ▌Rupie Phillips (R) 8. ▌Mark Hunt (R)⎣ ▌Glenn Jeffries (R) 9. ▌Rollan Roberts (R)⎣ ▌David Stover (R) 10. ▌Vince Deeds (R)⎣ ▌Jack Woodrum (R) 11. ▌Bill Hamilton (R)⎣ ▌Robert Karnes (R) 12. ▌Ben Queen (R)⎣ ▌Patrick S. Martin (R) 13. ▌Mike Oliverio (R)⎣ ▌Mike Caputo (D) 14. ▌Jay Taylor (R)⎣ ▌Randy Smith (R) 15. ▌Vacant⎣ ▌Craig Blair (R) 16. ▌Jason Barrett (R)⎣ ▌Patricia Rucker (R) 17. ▌Tom Takubo (R)⎣ ▌Eric Nelson (R)
▌Republican (31) ▌Democratic (3) West Virginia Legislature House Senate List of districts List of past legislatures

Members of the West Virginia Senate

86th West Virginia Legislature (2023–2024)

President of the Senate: Craig Blair (R)
President pro tempore: Donna Boley (R)
Majority Leader: Tom Takubo (R)
Minority Leader: Mike Woelfel (D)

1. ▌Laura Chapman (R)⎣ ▌Ryan Weld (R)
2. ▌Charles Clements (R)⎣ ▌Mike Maroney (R)
3. ▌Mike Azinger (R)⎣ ▌Donna Boley (R)
4. ▌Eric Tarr (R)⎣ ▌Amy Grady (R)
5. ▌Mike Woelfel (D)⎣ ▌Bob Plymale (D)
6. ▌Mark R. Maynard (R)⎣ ▌Chandler Swope (R)
7. ▌Mike Stuart (R)⎣ ▌Rupie Phillips (R)
8. ▌Mark Hunt (R)⎣ ▌Glenn Jeffries (R)
9. ▌Rollan Roberts (R)⎣ ▌David Stover (R)
10. ▌Vince Deeds (R)⎣ ▌Jack Woodrum (R)
11. ▌Bill Hamilton (R)⎣ ▌Robert Karnes (R)
12. ▌Ben Queen (R)⎣ ▌Patrick S. Martin (R)
13. ▌Mike Oliverio (R)⎣ ▌Mike Caputo (D)
14. ▌Jay Taylor (R)⎣ ▌Randy Smith (R)
15. ▌Vacant⎣ ▌Craig Blair (R)
16. ▌Jason Barrett (R)⎣ ▌Patricia Rucker (R)
17. ▌Tom Takubo (R)⎣ ▌Eric Nelson (R)

▌Republican (31)
▌Democratic (3)

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