The 1996 United States Senate election in West Virginia was held on November 5, 1996. Incumbent Democratic Senator Jay Rockefeller was easily re-elected to a third consecutive term. Democratic primary Candidates Bruce Barilla, Christian activist Jay Rockefeller, incumbent U.S. Senator Results General election Results See also 1996 United States Senate elections 1996 West Virginia gubernatorial election References 1996 West Virginia elections West Virginia 1996