David Sypolt
| David Sypolt | ||
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| West Virginia State Senate District 14 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2006-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 14, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 7 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $20,000/year | |
| Per diem | $131/day during session | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 2006 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Glenville State College, 2004 | |
| Associate's | Glenville State College, 1988 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | September 28, 1964 | |
| Place of birth | Morgantown, WV | |
| Religion | Christian | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Sypolt earned his AS in Land Surveying and Regents from Glenville State College in 1988. He went on to receive his BA from Glenville State College in 2004.
Sypolt is a registered football official for the Southern States Athletic Conference (SSAC). He is a licensed ham radio operator KCBYSO as well as an NRA Certified Pistol Safety Instructor. He has worked in independent mapping and as a cartographic consultant. He was also a curriculum advisor for both Glenville State College and Fairmont State University. Sypolt has worked as a land surveyor from 1986 to 1990 for three different companies. From 1986 to 1988 he worked for Laurel Mining Consultants, Incorporated. He then worked for Leiderman Associates, Incorporated from 1988 to 1990. Finally, he worked for Macris, Heneicks and Witman, Public Administration from 1989 to 1990. Sypolt went on to work as a professional land surveyor for Laurel Mining Consultants, Incorporated from 1990 to 1993. From 1993 to 2004 he worked as a professional land surveyor for Surveyor and Associates, Incorporated. [1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Sypolt served on the following committees:
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Sypolt served on these committees:
| West Virginia Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture | ||||
| • Confirmations | ||||
| • Economic Development | ||||
| • Energy, Industry and Mining | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
| • Joint Finance | ||||
| • Government Organization | ||||
| • Joint Government Organization | ||||
| • Interstate Cooperation | ||||
| • Joint Interstate Cooperation | ||||
| • Military | ||||
| • Technology | ||||
| • Veterans' Affairs | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Sypolt served on these committees:
| West Virginia Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture | ||||
| • Confirmations | ||||
| • Energy, Industry and Mining | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
| • Government Organization | ||||
| • Interstate Cooperation | ||||
| • Military | ||||
Elections
2010
David was re-elected to West Virginia State Senate, District 14. He won the May 11 primary and ran against Democrat Steven Shaffer in the November 2, 2010 general election.[2][3][4]
| West Virginia State Senate, District 14 (2010) General Election | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 David Sypolt (R)
|
20,334 | 58.50% | ||
| Steven Shaffer (D) | 14,423 | 41.50% | ||
| West Virginia State Senate, District 14 Republican Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Dave Sypolt (R)
|
7,735 | 44.57% | ||
2006
On November 7, 2006, David Sypolt won election to the open seat in the West Virginia State Senate, District 14. [5]
Sypolt raised $41,551 for his campaign, while Craig Rotruck raised $43,311.[6]
| West Virginia Senate, District 14 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| David Sypolt (R)
|
16,057 | |||
| Craig Rotruck | 14,334 | |||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Sypolt received $19,330 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[7]
| West Virginia State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to David Sypolt's campaign in 2010 | |
| West Virginia Chamber Of Commerce | $2,000 |
| West Virginia Bankers Association | $2,000 |
| Citizens In Support Of R Scott Smith | $1,000 |
| Sypolt, Alice | $1,000 |
| American Electric Power | $1,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $19,330 |
2006
Sypolt raised $41,551 for the 2006 election.
His major contributors are listed below.[8]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated | $1,500 |
| Contractors Association of West Virginia | $1,500 |
| West Virginia Coal Association | $1,250 |
| David Sypolt | $1,098 |
Personal
David and his wife Susan have three children.
External links
- Biography from the West Virginia Legislature
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Sen. Sypolt
- ↑ West Virginia official list of 2010 candidates
- ↑ Official Primary Results SOS
- ↑ 2010 General Election results
- ↑ Official Returns for the 2006 Election, Office of the WV Secretary of State
- ↑ 2006 Follow the Money
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 contributions
- ↑ Campaign contributors to David Sypolt
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West Virginia State Senate District 14 2006–present |
Succeeded by NA |
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