Dale Stephens
| Dale Stephens | ||
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| West Virginia House of Delegates District 17 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2001-2003, 2005-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| December 1, 2014 | ||
| Years in position (current service) | 8 | |
| Years in position (previous service) | 2 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $20,000/year | |
| Per diem | $131/day during session | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2004 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Marshall University, 1993 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | November 23, 1959 | |
| Place of birth | Huntington, WV | |
| Profession | Business Owner | |
| Religion | Protestant | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Stephens earned his BS from Marshall University in 1993.
Stephens has been the Owner of AAA Signs since 1985. He has also worked as a School Bus Operator.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Stephens served on the following committees:
| West Virginia Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Government Organization, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Roads and Transportation | ||||
| • Senior Citizen Issues | ||||
| • Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security | ||||
| • Government Organization, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Government Operations, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Infrastructure | ||||
| • Minority Issues | ||||
| • PEIA, Seniors and Long Term Care | ||||
| • Veterans' Affairs | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Stephens served on these committees:
| West Virginia Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Government Operations, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Government Organization, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Joint Government Organization, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Infrastructure | ||||
| • Minority Issues | ||||
| • PEIA, Seniors and Long Term Care | ||||
| • Pensions and Retirement | ||||
| • Political Subdivisions | ||||
| • Roads and Transportation | ||||
| • Senior Citizen Issues | ||||
| • Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security | ||||
| • Veterans' Affairs | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Stephens served on these committees:
| West Virginia Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Government Organization | ||||
| • Roads and Transportation | ||||
| • Senior Citizen Issues | ||||
| • Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security | ||||
Elections
2012
Stephens won re-election in the 2012 election for West Virginia House of Delegates, District 17. Stephens and incumbent Doug Reynolds defeated Robert Alexander in the May 8 primary election. He was challenged by Doug Reynolds, Michael Ankrom, and Joyce Holland in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[2][3][4]
| West Virginia House of Delegates, District 17, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Doug Reynolds Incumbent |
32.2% | 5,890 | |
| Democratic | Dale Stephens Incumbent |
29.2% | 5,341 | |
| Republican | Michael Ankrom | 21.8% | 3,987 | |
| Republican | Joyce Holland | 16.8% | 3,080 | |
| Total Votes | 18,298 | |||
| West Virginia House of Delegates, District 17 Democratic Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|
Dale Stephens Incumbent |
43.1% | 2,280 |
| Doug Reynolds Incumbent |
41.8% | 2,210 |
| Robert Alexander | 15.2% | 803 |
| Total Votes | 5,293 | |
2010
Stephens was re-elected to the West Virginia House of Delegates District 16. He was one of four candidates running for the three District 16 Delegate positions on the ballot in the November 2, 2010 general election. He was opposed in the general election by Democrat incumbent Douglas Reynolds, Republican incumbent Kelli Sobonya and Republican T-Anne See. Only the three top vote-getters were elected. [5][6][7]
| West Virginia House of Delegates, District 15 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Kelli Sobonya (R)
|
10,026 | 29.78% | ||
| Douglas Reynolds (D)
|
8,900 | 26.43% | ||
| Dale Stephens (D)
|
8,074 | 23.98% | ||
| Tomma Anne See (R) | 6,669 | 19.81% | ||
| West Virginia State Senate, District 16 Democratic Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Dale G. Stephens (D)
|
3,292 | 34.05% | ||
| Douglas Vernon Reynolds (D)
|
2,941 | 30.42% | ||
2008
In 2008 Stephens was re-elected to the West Virginia House District 16. Stepehns (D) finished with 11,482 votes. He finished behind Douglas Reynolds (D) with 12,462 and Kelli Sobonya (R) with 12,071 votes. Stephens finished ahead of Amy Herrenkohl (D) who had 9,476 votes.[8] Stephens raised $40,445 for his campaign fund.[9]
| West Virginia House District 16 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Douglas Reynolds (D)
|
12,462 | |||
| Kelli Sobonya (R)
|
12,071 | |||
| Dale Stephens (D)
|
11,482 | |||
| Amy Herrenkohl (D) | 9,476 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Stephens received $15,185 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[10]
| West Virginia House of Delegates 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Dale Stephens's campaign in 2010 | |
| International Brotherhood Of Electrical Workers | $2,000 |
| Communications Workers | $1,000 |
| Building & Construction Trades Council | $1,000 |
| Laborers | $1,000 |
| West Virginia AFL-CIO | $1,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $15,185 |
2008
In 2008, when Stephens won re-election to the House of Delegates, he collected $40,445 in donations.[11]
His largest contributors in 2008 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Dale Stephens | $11,560 |
| West Virginia Federation of Teachers | $2,000 |
| West Virginia Building & Construction Trades Council | $2,000 |
| West Virginia Regional Council of Carpenters | $2,000 |
Endorsements
In 2012, Stephens was endorsed by:
- The West Virginia AFL-CIO's Committee on Political Education[12]
External links
- Official list of West Virginia's November 2, 2010 candidates
- Office Website - West Virginia House of Delegates
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
- Dale Stephens on Facebook
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Stephens
- ↑ WBOY.com "West Virginia General Election Results November 6, 2012" Accessed November 7, 2012
- ↑ West Virginia Secretary of State - 2012 Candidate Listing By Office
- ↑ 2012 West Virginia Primary Election Official Results
- ↑ Official WV primary election results
- ↑ Official Primary Results SOS
- ↑ Official General Election Results
- ↑ West Virginia House election results
- ↑ Campaign funds
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money, Candidate summary, Retrieved July 11, 2011
- ↑ herald-dispatch.com "W.Va. candidates receive endorsements", March 08, 2012
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| Preceded by - |
West Virginia House of Representatives District 16 2004–2012 |
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