[1] West Virginia had four seats in the House, apportioned according to the 1980 United States census.

Incumbent Democratic representative Alan Mollohan was re-elected with 74.54% of the vote.

Howard K. Tuck was placed on the general election ballot as the Republican nominee.

Incumbent Democratic representative Nick Rahall was re-elected with 61.30% of the vote.

Incumbent representative Nick Rahall handily won the Democratic primary with 72.68% of the vote.