Erik Wells
| Erik Wells | ||
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| West Virginia State Senate District 8 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2006-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 14, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 7 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| 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 | Saint Vincent College | |
| Master's | West Virginia University | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | February 5, 1967 | |
| Place of birth | Santa Monica, CA | |
| Religion | Roman Catholic | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Wells earned his BA from Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. He went on to receive his MA from West Virginia University.
Wells has worked in public relations, as media consultant, and owner of Wells Media Group Limited Liability Company. He has served as Lieutenant in the United States Naval Reserves as a Public Affairs Officer since 2001.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Wells served on the following committees:
| West Virginia Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Military, Chair | ||||
| • Education, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Economic Development | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
| • Labor | ||||
| • Interstate Cooperation | ||||
| • Veterans' Affairs, Chair | ||||
| • Joint Education, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Education Accountability, Chair | ||||
| • Joint Economic Development | ||||
| • Joint Finance | ||||
| • Joint Interstate Cooperation | ||||
| • Outcomes-Based Funding Models in Higher Education | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Wells served on these committees:
| West Virginia Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Economic Development | ||||
| • Education, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Joint Education, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Education Accountability | ||||
| • Enrolled Bills | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
| • Joint Finance | ||||
| • Interstate Cooperation | ||||
| • Joint Interstate Cooperation | ||||
| • Military, Chair | ||||
| • Veterans' Affairs, Chair | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Wells served on these committees:
| West Virginia Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Economic Development | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Enrolled Bills | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
| • Interstate Cooperation | ||||
| • Military | ||||
Elections
2010
Erik Wells was re-elected to the West Virginia State Senate, District 8. He defeated Democrats Richard Robb and Richard Lindsay II in the May 11 primary. He defeated Republican Bob Ore in the November 2, 2010 general election.[2][3][4]
| West Virginia State Senate, District 8 (2010) General Election | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Erik Wells (D)
|
36,280 | 63.21% | ||
| Robert Ore (R) | 21,116 | 36.79% | ||
| West Virginia State Senate, District 8 Democratic Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Erik Wells D)
|
8,343 | 38.83% | ||
| Richard A. Robb (D) | 6,866 | 31.96% | ||
| Richard David Lindsay II (D) | 1,352 | 6.29% | ||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Erik Wells won election to an open seat on the West Virginia State Senate, District 8. [5]
Wells raised $63,082 for his campaign, while Mark Plants raised $69,730.[6]
| West Virginia Senate, District 8 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Erik Wells (D)
|
31,073 | |||
| Mark Plants (R) | 22,408 | |||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Wells received $62,270 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[7]
| West Virginia State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Erik Wells's campaign in 2010 | |
| American Electric Power | $2,000 |
| West Virginia Chamber Of Commerce | $2,000 |
| Contractors Association Of West Virginia | $2,000 |
| Jacobs, Jeremy M | $2,000 |
| West Virginia Bankers Association | $2,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $62,270 |
2006
Wells raised $63,082 for the 2006 election.
His major contributors are listed below.[8]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| West Virginia Regional Council of Carpenters | $2,000 |
| Building & Construction Trades Council | $2,000 |
| West Virginia Laborers District Council | $2,000 |
| West Virginia Education Association | $2,000 |
Personal
Wells is married to West Virginia Secretary of State Natalie Tennant. They have one child.
External links
- Biography from the West Virginia Legislature
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006
- Erik Wells on Twitter
- Erik Wells on LinkedIn
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Sen. Wells
- ↑ 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 Erik Wells
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| Preceded by - |
West Virginia State Senate District 8 2006–present |
Succeeded by NA |
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