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Political
Power
As some of the most controversial political
campaigns in history continue, many
Americans are registering to vote, switching
party affiliations and considering third
party candidates for the November general
elections. These infographics illustrate past
and present trends in West Virginia politics.
West Virginia Voter Registration
102,118
The number of West Virginians who registered
to vote in the 2016 primary election.
Samantha Cart
West Virginia Voting History
West Virginia is primarily Democratic on the
state and national levels, although it has gone
Republican in the last four presidential elections.
1976:
1996:
1980:
2000:
1984:
2004:
1988:
2008:
1992:
2012:
West Virginia Party Affiliations
Registered Democratic Party Members: 576,548
Registered Libertarian Party Members: 3,469
Registered Mountain Party Members: 1,681
Registered Republican Party Members: 379,211
No Party Affiliation: 288,729
Sources: Office of the West Virginia Secretary of State and www.270towin.com
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