West Virginia House of Delegates District 27
Safe Republican — shifted 20.0pp toward Democrats in 2024 — 56K residents
West Virginia House of Delegates District 27 is a state house district that has a population of 55,997. In the 2024 presidential election, it voted Republican with a margin of R+31.9. Akashic Edge tracks 5 presidential elections here, dating back to 2008.
| Year | Dem % | Rep % | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 33.0% | 64.9% | R+31.9 | D+20.0 |
| 2020 | 23.4% | 75.2% | R+51.9 | R+18.5 |
| 2016 | 30.5% | 63.8% | R+33.3 | R+16.4 |
| 2012 | 41.5% | 58.5% | R+17.0 | D+1.8 |
| 2008 | 39.3% | 58.1% | R+18.8 | — |
What defines WV-HD-27?
It has a working-class, predominantly white electorate — strong Republican base territory.
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Key Insights
- Has voted Republican in the last 5 presidential elections
- Latest election (2024) was a Republican landslide with a 31.9% margin
- Swung 20.0 points toward Democratic between 2020 and 2024
Who Lives Here
| Group | WV-HD-27 | State | National |
|---|---|---|---|
White (Non-Hispanic) | 87.3% | 89.7% | 57.4% |
Black / African American | 6.5% | 3.2% | 12.2% |
Multiracial / Other | 4.2% | 4.1% | 4.0% |
Hispanic / Latino | 1.2% | 2.1% | 19.3% |
Asian | 0.5% | 0.8% | 6.0% |
Native American / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
Who lives in West Virginia House of Delegates District 27? 55,997 residents as of the 2020 Census.
Demographics
Scale, voting-age share, and this geography's footprint inside the national electorate.
Income, attainment, and ownership indicators that often shape coalition structure and turnout behavior.
Age structure, language use, and nativity signals that explain how this geography differs from state and nation.
Turnout in WV-HD-27
How competitive is WV-HD-27?
Other West Virginia State House Districts
99 total| Name | Margin ↓ |
|---|---|
| WV-HD-54 | D+39.1 |
| WV-HD-79 | D+34.6 |
| WV-HD-25 | D+30.9 |
| WV-HD-81 | D+21.9 |
| WV-HD-80 | D+10.5 |
| WV-HD-57 | D+4.6 |
| WV-HD-82 | R+5.9 |
| WV-HD-100 | R+9.8 |
| WV-HD-56 | R+10.2 |
| WV-HD-55 | R+11.7 |
| WV-HD-24 | R+12.5 |
| WV-HD-05 | R+12.7 |
| WV-HD-99 | R+13.8 |
| WV-HD-26 | R+14.8 |
| WV-HD-58 | R+15.2 |
| WV-HD-97 | R+16.9 |
| WV-HD-78 | R+17.5 |
| WV-HD-44 | R+17.8 |
| WV-HD-76 | R+19.0 |
| WV-HD-93 | R+19.7 |
| WV-HD-70 | R+20.6 |
| WV-HD-52 | R+25.4 |
| WV-HD-59 | R+26.1 |
| WV-HD-12 | R+27.0 |
| WV-HD-53 | R+27.1 |