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Jack Yost
| Jack Yost | ||
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| West Virginia State Senate District 1 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2008-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| December 1, 2016 | ||
| Years in position | 5 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $20,000/year | |
| Per diem | $131/day during session | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| West Virginia State House of Delegates | ||
| 2003-2009 | ||
| Education | ||
| High school | Hundred High School, 1963 | |
| Military service | ||
| Service/branch | United States Army Reserves | |
| Years of service | 1965-1971 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | October 12, 1945 | |
| Place of birth | Steubenville, OH | |
| Religion | Methodist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Yost was Assistant Majority Whip from 2007 to 2008. Previously, he was a member of the West Virginia House of Delegates from 2002 to 2008. His experience includes being a Member of the Wellsburg City Council from 1999 to 2002 and serving on the Brooke County Democratic Executive Committee.
Yost received his diploma from Hundred High School in 1963 and attended West Liberty State College in 1970. Before his retirement, Yost was a tool/die Maker from Wetron Steel Company. He also was a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) and has served in the U.S. Army Reserves from 1965 to 1971.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Yost served on the following committees:
| West Virginia Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Labor, Chair | ||||
| • Military, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Energy, Industry and Mining | ||||
| • Government Organization | ||||
| • Confirmations | ||||
| • Health and Human Resources | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
| • Equal Pay Commission, Chair | ||||
| • Veterans' Affairs, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
| • Government Organization | ||||
| • Health | ||||
| • Minority Issues | ||||
| • Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Yost served on these committees:
| West Virginia Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Energy, Industry and Mining | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
| • Joint Finance | ||||
| • Government Organization | ||||
| • Joint Government Organization | ||||
| • Health and Human Resources | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Labor, Chair | ||||
| • Military, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Minority Issues | ||||
| • Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Yost served on these committees:
| West Virginia Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Energy, Industry and Mining | ||||
| • Government Organization | ||||
| • Health and Human Resources | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Labor | ||||
| • Military | ||||
Elections
2012
Yost ran in the 2012 election for West Virginia State Senate, District 1. Yost ran unopposed in the May 8 primary election and defeated Pat McGeehan (R) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[1][2][3]
| West Virginia State Senate, District 1, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Jack Yost Incumbent |
56.3% | 11,760 | |
| Republican | Pat McGeehan | 43.7% | 9,146 | |
| Total Votes | 20,906 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Jack Yost won election to the West Virginia State Senate, District 1.[4]
Jack Yost raised $132,207 for his campaign, while Chris Wakim raised $15,362.[5]
| West Virginia State Senate, District 1 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Jack Yost (D)
|
23,938 | 60.27% | ||
| Christopher Wakim (R) | 15,782 | 39.73% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2008
Yost raised $132,207 for the 2008 election.
His major contributors are listed below.[6]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Contractors Association of West Virginia | $2,000 |
| West Virginia AFL-CIO | $2,000 |
| International Brotherhood of Teamsters | $2,000 |
| West Virginia Building and Construction Trades Council | $2,000 |
Personal
Jack and his wife, Kris, have three children; Jack, Alicia, and Ryan.
External links
- Biography from the West Virginia Legislature
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
- Jack Yost on Facebook
References
- ↑ 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
- ↑ West Virginia Election Results
- ↑ 2008 Follow the Money 2008
- ↑ Campaign contributors to Jack Yost
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
West Virginia State Senate District 1 2008–present |
Succeeded by NA |
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