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Judicial elections for the West Virginia Circuit Courts were held on November 2, 1982. five judicial circuit seats were up for election in 1982, with primaries scheduled for June 1, 1982.
1st Judicial Circuit[edit]
The 1st Judicial Circuit covered Brooke, Hancock, and Ohio County.[1] 2 seats were up for election.
Democratic primary[edit]
Nominees[edit]
- Arthur M. Rocht
- Ronald E. Wilson
Results[edit]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Ronald E. Wilson | 8,215 | 61.21 | |
| Democratic | Arthur M. Rocht | 5,206 | 38.79 | |
| Total votes | 13,421 | 100.00 | ||
General election[edit]
Results[edit]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Arthur M. Rocht | 29,198 | 52.18 | |
| Democratic | Ronald E. Wilson | 26,758 | 47.82 | |
| Total votes | 55,956 | 100.00 | ||
9th Judicial Circuit[edit]
The 9th Judicial Circuit covered Mercer County.[1] 1 seats was up for election.
General election[edit]
Results[edit]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | John R. Frazier | 12,089 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 12,089 | 100.00 | ||
13th Judicial Circuit[edit]
The 13th Judicial Circuit covered Kanawha County.[1] 3 seats were up for election.
General election[edit]
Results[edit]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Margaret L. Workman | 44,830 | 32.33 | |
| Democratic | Robert M. Harvey | 36,858 | 26.58 | |
| Democratic | Herman G. Canady Jr. | 34,796 | 25.09 | |
| Republican | John E. Dorsey | 22,182 | 16.00 | |
| Total votes | 138,666 | 100.00 | ||
25th Judicial Circuit[edit]
The 25th Judicial Circuit covered Boone and Lincoln County.[1] 1 seat was up for election.
Democratic primary[edit]
Nominee[edit]
- E. Lee Schlaegel
Eliminated in primary[edit]
- Lou Voda Armstrong
Results[edit]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | E. Lee Schlaegel | 6,719 | ||
| Democratic | Lou Voda Armstrong | 2,755 | ||
| Total votes | 100.00 | |||
General election[edit]
Results[edit]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | E. Lee Schlaegel | 12,985 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 12,985 | 100.00 | ||
30th Judicial Circuit[edit]
The 30th Judicial Circuit covered Mingo County.[1] 1 seat was up for election.
General election[edit]
Results[edit]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Elliott E. Maynard | 7,315 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 7,315 | 100.00 | ||
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Willis, Todd C. (1 December 1982). WEST VIRGINIA BLUE BOOK 1982 (PDF) (66th ed.). Charleston, WV: WV Legislature. p. 348. Retrieved 23 May 2024. Search this book on
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Willis, Todd C. (1 December 1982). WEST VIRGINIA BLUE BOOK 1982 (PDF) (66th ed.). Charleston, WV: WV Legislature. p. 614. Retrieved 23 May 2024. Search this book on
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 Willis, Todd C. (1 December 1983). WEST VIRGINIA BLUE BOOK 1983 (PDF) (67th ed.). Charleston, WV: WV Legislature. pp. 662–663. Retrieved 23 May 2024. Search this book on
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