
In the 2024 House race for WV-2, Riley Moore (R) defeated Steven Wendelin (D) 70.8% to 29.2%. Riley Moore received 268,190 votes compared to 110,775 for Steven Wendelin, a dominant 41.5-point margin reflecting a safely partisan district.
This was an open-seat race with no incumbent running — Alexander X. Mooney (R) previously held the seat. Open seats typically attract stronger candidates and heavier spending from both parties. The 2024 presidential election drove higher voter turnout, which can help or hurt down-ballot candidates depending on the top of the ticket. The wide margin suggests this district is firmly in the Republican column for the foreseeable future.