Nick Rahall

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Nick Rahall

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps
Date of Birth May 20, 1949 (Age: 77)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Overview
Community
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Personal Background

Nick Rahall graduated from Duke University and later attended George Washington University. He began his career in sales for his family's radio station, WWNR, before managing the family's travel agency and broadcasting company. Rahall also served as a staff assistant for a U.S. Senator, gaining early experience in public service. His background includes diverse professional roles, from media to public administration, establishing a foundation of multifaceted expertise.

Political Ideas

Nick Rahall, a conservative Blue Dog Democrat, exhibits an ideologically agile approach, particularly in his surprising convergence with opposing factions on environmental regulations. His actions, such as parachuting to support the coal industry, reveal a highly localized strategy aimed at protecting regional industrial interests. Rahall's personal background, rooted in family-owned media and coal industry ties, adds layers to his nuanced policy stances, leaving one curious about the interplay between his heritage and political decisions.

Campaigns
2014: U.S.A. House of Representatives

Election History

West Virginia's 3rd congressional district, 2014

62,688 votes (44.70%)

Loss

Winner: Evan Jenkins

2012: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

West Virginia's 3rd congressional district, 2012

108,199 votes (54.00%)

Win
2010: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

West Virginia's 3rd congressional district election, 2010

83,636 votes (56.04%)

Win
2008: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

West Virginia's 3rd congressional district election, 2008

133,522 votes (66.92%)

Win
2006: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

West Virginia's 3rd congressional district election, 2006

92,413 votes (69.36%)

Win
2004: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

West Virginia's 3rd congressional district election, 2004

142,682 votes (65.20%)

Win
2002: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

West Virginia's 3rd congressional district election, 2002

87,783 votes (70.22%)

Win
2000: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

West Virginia's 3rd congressional district election, 2000

146,807 votes (91.31%)

Win
1998: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

West Virginia's 3rd congressional district election, 1998

78,814 votes (86.60%)

Win
1996: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

West Virginia's 3rd congressional district election, 1996

145,550 votes (100.00%)

Win
1994: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

West Virginia's 3rd congressional district election, 1994

74,967 votes (63.88%)

Win
1992: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

West Virginia's 3rd congressional district election, 1992

122,279 votes (65.64%)

Win
1990: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

West Virginia's 4th congressional district election, 1990

39,948 votes (51.95%)

Win
1988: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

1988 West Virginia's 4th congressional district election

61.30% of vote

Win

1988 West Virginia's 4th congressional district election Democratic primary

72.68% of vote

Win
1986: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

1986 West Virginia's 4th congressional district election

71.25% of vote

Win

1986 West Virginia's 4th congressional district election Democratic primary

Unopposed

Win