A head to head comparison of the West Virginia 2020 General Election gives us an idea of the break down of the voters.


Shelley Moore Capito received 547.5k (72.3 %) votes, beating Paula Jean Swearengin who gained 210.3k (27.8 %) by 337.1k votes in West Virginia.

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During the 2020 general elections, over 758k total number of votes were cast. Paula Jean Swearengin got 210,309 (210k) over Shelley Moore Capito 547,454 (547k). He won the popular vote by 210,309 (210k). His victory in the State of West Virginia (with 210,309 votes) represents 50.0% of his popular vote victory.

Top 15 Counties in General Elections

All Candidates (Senate General Elections)

These 15 counties play an important role in these Primary elections. If a candidate, can get a sizable majority in the largest counties (Kanawha, Berkeley and Wood), it becomes very difficult to win majorities in the smaller counties without voter outreach and increased voter participation in them.

Top 15 Counties Comparison in General Elections

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Shelley Moore Capito

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Paula Jean Swearengin

Kanawha, Berkeley and Wood, three of the larger counties voted in favor of Shelley Moore Capito, giving him a 51k vote advantage.