David Walker (West Virginia)
| David Walker | ||
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| West Virginia House of Delegates District 33 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2008-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| December 1, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 5 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $20,000/year | |
| Per diem | $131/day during session | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2008 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| High school | Herbert Hoover High School | |
| Military service | ||
| Service/branch | West Virginia National Guard | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | January 16, 1952 | |
| Place of birth | Charleston, WV | |
| Religion | Christian | |
| Websites | ||
| [www.legis.state.wv.us/House/lawmaker.cfm?member=Delegate Walker Office website] | ||
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Walker received his Diploma from Herbert Hoover High School.
Walker served in the West Virginia National Guard. He has also worked as a Pastor of the Procious Community Church and as a heavy equipment operator.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Walker served on the following committees:
| West Virginia Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture, Chair | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business | ||||
| • Roads and Transportation | ||||
| • Agriculture and Agri-business | ||||
| • Joint Education | ||||
| • Joint Government Organization | ||||
| • PEIA, Seniors and Long Term Care | ||||
| • Veterans' Affairs | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Walker served on these committees:
| West Virginia Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Joint Education | ||||
| • Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business | ||||
| • PEIA, Seniors and Long Term Care | ||||
| • Roads and Transportation | ||||
| • Veterans' Affairs | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Walker served on these committees:
| West Virginia Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education | ||||
| • Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business | ||||
| • Roads and Transportation | ||||
Elections
2012
Walker ran for re-election in the 2012 election for West Virginia House of Delegates, District 33. Walker was opposed by Dan D. Sizemore in the May 8 primary election. The general election took place on November 6, 2012. Walker ran unopposed in the general election.[2][3][4]
| West Virginia House of Delegates, District 33 Democratic Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 David A. Walker Incumbent |
61.1% | 2,028 |
| Dan D. Sizemore | 38.9% | 1,292 |
| Total Votes | 3,320 | |
2010
Walker was re-elected to the West Virginia House of Delegates District 33 in the November 2, 2010 general election. He defeated Democrat Ronald Blankenship in the May 22 primary. He was unopposed in the general election. [5][6][7]
| West Virginia House of Delegates, District 32 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| David Walker (D)
|
3,325 | 100% | ||
| West Virginia State Senate, District 33 Democratic Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| David Allen Walker (D)
|
1,644 | 57.66% | ||
| Ronald Blankenship (D) | 1,207 | 42.34% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Walker received $17,015 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[8]
| West Virginia House of Delegates 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to David Walker (West Virginia)'s campaign in 2010 | |
| West Virginia Appalachian Laborers District Council | $2,000 |
| West Virginia Regional Council Of Carpenters | $2,000 |
| West Virginia Building & Construction Trades Council | $2,000 |
| Operating Engineers | $1,000 |
| West Virginia Federation Of Teachers | $1,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $17,015 |
2008
In 2008, when Walker first won election to the House of Delegates, he collected $16,623 in donations.[9]
His largest contributors in 2008 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| West Virginia Regional Council of Carpenters | $2,500 |
| West Virginia Federation of Teachers | $2,000 |
| West Virginia Laborers District Council | $2,000 |
| 6 other contributors | $1,000 each |
Personal
Walker and his wife, Darlene Samples, have four children.
External links
- Official list of West Virginia's November 2, 2010 candidates
- [www.legis.state.wv.us/House/lawmaker.cfm?member=Delegate Walker Office Website - West Virginia House of Delegates]
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2000
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Walker
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money, Candidate summary, Retrieved July 12, 2011
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