It is currently represented by Republicans Donna Boley and Mike Azinger.

[1][2] All districts in the West Virginia Senate elect two members to staggered four-year terms.

It is based in the city of Parkersburg, also covering the nearby communities of Vienna, Williamstown, Blennerhassett, Mineralwells, Elizabeth, and St.

In 2016, both seats were up for election due to an unusual series of events.

Republican Bob Ashley, who had been appointed to the Senate following the departure of David Nohe in 2015, chose to run in a primary against his fellow senator Donna Boley, leaving his own seat open and triggering a special election.