West Virginia House of Delegates District 52
Safe Republican — shifted 21.6pp toward Democrats in 2024 — 20K residents
West Virginia House of Delegates District 52 is a state house district that has a population of 20,280. In the 2024 presidential election, it voted Republican with a margin of R+25.4. Akashic Edge tracks 5 presidential elections here, dating back to 2008.
| Year | Dem % | Rep % | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 36.2% | 61.6% | R+25.4 | D+21.6 |
| 2020 | 25.7% | 72.7% | R+47.0 | R+25.2 |
| 2016 | 37.1% | 58.9% | R+21.8 | R+22.6 |
| 2012 | 50.4% | 49.6% | D+0.8 | R+15.2 |
| 2008 | 56.8% | 40.8% | D+16.0 | — |
What defines WV-HD-52?
WV-HD-52 has been won by both parties in the last 5 presidential elections (2D, 3R) — a genuine swing geography. It has a working-class, predominantly white electorate — strong Republican base territory.
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Key Insights
- Latest election (2024) was a Republican landslide with a 25.4% margin
- The 2012 election was decided by just 0.8 points — razor-thin
- Swung 21.6 points toward Democratic between 2020 and 2024
Who Lives Here
| Group | WV-HD-52 | State | National |
|---|---|---|---|
White (Non-Hispanic) | 84.1% | 89.7% | 57.4% |
Black / African American | 9.9% | 3.2% | 12.2% |
Hispanic / Latino | 2.8% | 2.1% | 19.3% |
Multiracial / Other | 2.7% | 4.1% | 4.0% |
Native American / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
Asian | 0.2% | 0.8% | 6.0% |
Who lives in West Virginia House of Delegates District 52? 20,280 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-52
How competitive is WV-HD-52?
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-59 | R+26.1 |
| WV-HD-12 | R+27.0 |
| WV-HD-53 | R+27.1 |
| WV-HD-11 | R+29.9 |