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Frank Deem
| Frank Deem | |
| West Virginia State Senate, District 3 | |
| Former member | |
| In office | |
| 1994 - 2010 1964 - 1978 | |
| Party | Republican |
| Prior offices | |
| West Virginia House of Delegates | |
| 1954 - 1962 1988 - 1990 | |
| Education | |
| Bachelor's | Marietta College |
| Military service | |
| Service/branch | United States Navy |
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Contents |
Deem has served as a delegate in the West Virginia House of Delegates two times. He served from 1954 to 1962, and then again from 1988 to 1990. Deem has also served two separate terms in the West Virginia State Senate. His first term was from 1964 to 1978, and he has also served from 1994 to 2010.
Deem has attended both West Virginia University and Mountain State Business College. He went on to earn his BS from Marietta College.
Deem has served in the United States Navy. He has also worked as an oil and gas producer as well as a businessman.[1]
Committee assignments
Wile a member of the West Virginia State Senate, Deem served on the following committees:
- Banking and Insurance Committee, West Virginia Senate
- Energy, Industry and Mining Committee, West Virginia Senate
- Judiciary Committee, West Virginia Senate
- Labor Committee, West Virginia Senate
- Natural Resources Committee, West Virginia Senate
- Pensions Committee, West Virginia Senate
Elections
2010
Frank Deem was defeated by David Nohe in the May 11 primary in his bid for re-election to the West Virginia State Senate, District 3. [2]
2006
On November 7, 2006, Frank Deem won re-election to the West Virginia State Senate, District 3. [3]
Deem raised $17,750 for his campaign. [4]
| West Virginia Senate, District 3 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Frank Deem (R)
|
19,930 | |||
| Larry Eugene Butcher (Write-in) | 92 | |||
Campaign donors
2006
Deem raised $17,750 for the 2006 election.
His major contributors are listed below.[5]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| West Virginia State Farm Agents | $1,250 |
| West Virginia Bankers Association | $1,000 |
| Coca-Cola Enterprises | $1,000 |
| Harry Esbenshade, Jr. | $1,000 |
Personal
Deem is married to Rebecca Lewellyn. They have eight children.
External links
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 1998
- Frank Deem on Facebook
- Frank Deem on Twitter
References
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
West Virginia State Senate District 3 1994–2010 |
Succeeded by David Nohe (R) |
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