The political candidate who wins West Virginia will be awarded with 5 electoral votes. Current polls show GOP candidate John McCain with a double-digit lead over Democratic rival Barack Obama. Polls in West Virginia will be open from 6:30 am to 7:30 pm on Election Day, November 4, 2008. John McCain has had a comfortable lead over Barack Obama since he was announced the Democratic nominee.270 to Win: West Virginia
Other West Virginia Races
- Senate:
- Incumbent: Jay Rockefeller (D)
- Challenger: Jay Wolfe (R)
- Recent poll numbers: Rockefeller leads Wolfe 61% to 33%Rasmussen Reports: 2008 WV Senate Race
- Governor:
- Incumbent: Joe Manchin (D)
- Challenger: Russ Weeks (R)
- Recent poll numbers: Manchin leads Weeks 71% to 21%Rasmussen Reports: 2008 WV Gubernatorial Race
Past West Virginia Winners
- 2004: George W. Bush
- 2000: George W. Bush
- 1996: Bill Clinton
- 1992: Bill Clinton270 to Win: West Virginia
West Virginia Polls and Exit Polls
RealClearPolitics: Virginia: McCain vs. Obama
Pollster.com: 2008 West Virginia Presidential General Election
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References
Fast Facts
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Electoral votes
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Polls open
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Current polls
McCain leads Obama 53.5% to 42.1%
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Registered voters
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Democratic Primary winner
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Republican Primary winner
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Fact:
72% of all new U.S. voters say they are voting for Obama
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Fact:
9% of all U.S. voters say the top issue is terrorism
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Fact:
Democrat Alan Mollohan is running unopposed in West Virginia's 1st district
