West Virginia Senate
Polling Data
| Poll | Date | Sample | Rockefeller (D) | Wolfe (R) | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPP (D) | 10/29 - 10/30 | 2128 LV | 58 | 40 | Rockefeller +18 |
| Rasmussen | 9/24 - 9/24 | 500 LV | 61 | 33 | Rockefeller +28 |
Race Summary
In a rematch of their 2002 Senate race, Jay Rockefeller is heavily favored to once again defeat Jay Wolfe, winning his fifth term in office.
Rockefeller has never won re-election with less than 63% of the vote. In 2002, Wolfe spent just $136,000, while Rockefeller spent $2.3 million.
Before his initial election to the Senate in 1984, Rockefeller served two terms as governor (1976-84) and one term as secretary of state (1968-72).
Demographics
Population (2007 est.): 1,812,035
Registered Voters: Dem 56.2% | Rep 29.4% | Other 14.4%
Occupation: Blue Collar 28.7% | White Collar 54.0% | Gray Collar 17.3%
Race: White 94.6% | Black 3.1 % | Two+ races 0.8% | Hispanic 0.7%
Occupation: Blue Collar 28.7% | White Collar 54.0% | Gray Collar 17.3%
Race: White 94.6% | Black 3.1 % | Two+ races 0.8% | Hispanic 0.7%
Previous Election Results
Senate
2006: Byrd (D) 64, Raese (R) 34
2002: Rockefeller (D) 63, Wolfe (R) 37
2000: Byrd (D) 78, Gallaher (R) 20
1996: Rockefeller (D) 77, Burks (R) 23
President
2004: Bush (R) 56, Kerry (D) 43
2000: Bush (R) 52, Gore (D) 46
1996: Clinton (D) 52, Dole (R) 37