Charles Edward "Ed" Gaunch is a Republican former member of the West Virginia Senate,[1][2] who represented the 8th district from January 14, 2015 until his defeat by Democrat Richard Lindsay in 2018. From 2019 to 2022 Gaunch served as the West Virginia Secretary of Commerce.
Election results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Richard Lindsay | 16,537 | 50.25% | |
| Republican | Ed Gaunch (incumbent) | 16,372 | 49.75% | |
| Total votes | 32,909 | 100.0% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Ed Gaunch | 14,094 | 52.97% | |
| Democratic | Erik Wells (incumbent) | 11,472 | 43.12% | |
| Constitution | Mike Fisher | 1,041 | 3.91% | |
| Total votes | 26,607 | 100.0% | ||
References
- ^ "Ed Gaunch". West Virginia Legislature. Retrieved October 30, 2017.
- ^ "Ed Gaunch's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved October 30, 2017.
- ^ "Statewide Results: General Election - November 6, 2018". West Virginia Secretary of State. Retrieved November 13, 2019.
- ^ "Statewide Results: General Election - November 4, 2014". West Virginia Secretary of State. Archived from the original on November 7, 2017. Retrieved October 30, 2017.