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KENSIE HAMILTON FAUBER
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Political Power By the Numbers

In these most divisive political times , more Americans and West Virginians are making their voices heard by registering to vote , changing political parties or considering third-party candidates . We hope these infographics will help offer some insights into West Virginia ’ s ever-evolving political landscapes . •
Current Registered Voters in WV Age of Voters
Other ( 3.24 %)
469,995 ( Republican )
17
( 18 by general )
2,021 ( 0.17 %)
Libertarian ( 0.91 %)
No Party Affiliation ( 24.5 %)
Democrat ( 31.1 %)
365,224 ( Democrat ) 287,729 ( No Party Affiliation ) 38,040 ( Other )
18-35
36-60
315,006 ( 26.83 %)
449,343 ( 38.27 %)
Mountain ( 0.21 %)
Republican ( 40.03 %)
10,720 ( Libertarian ) 2,491 ( Mountain )
61 +
407,829 ( 34.73 %)

1,174,199 TOTAL REGISTERED VOTERS

Voter Turnout % Primary Election VS General Election
Total # of New Voter Registrations
2004
39 %
66 %
2008
43 %
58 %
2012
27 %
55 %
2016 2020
40 % 37 %
Primary Election
57 % 63 % General Election

186,881

44,299
Since 2020 Primary Election
Since 2023
WV Voting Record Presidential & Gubernatorial 2004-2020
2 0 0 4
Bush ( R )
Manchin ( D )
2 0 0 8
McCain ( R )
Manchin ( D )
2 0 1 2
Romney ( R )
Tomblin ( D )
2 0 1 6
Trump ( R )
Justice ( D )
2 0 2 0
Trump ( R )
Justice ( R )
Source : West Virginia Secretary of State ’ s Office
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