The 2000 United States presidential election in West Virginia took place on November 7, 2000 throughout all 50 states and D.C., which was part of the 2000 United States presidential election. Voters chose 5 representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President. West Virginia gave its 5 electoral votes to Governor George W. Bush, the first time a Republican carried this state since 1984. Bush won the statewide results by a margin of 6.3%.