John Fanning
| John Fanning | ||
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| West Virginia State Senate District 6 | ||
| Former officeholder | ||
| In office | ||
| 1968-1980, 1984-1988, 1997-December 1, 2012 | ||
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $20,000/year | |
| Per diem | $131/day during session | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | 2008 | |
| First elected | 1996 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Mayor, Town of Iaeger | ||
| 1962-1966 | ||
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | August 14, 1934 | |
| Place of birth | Iaeger, WV | |
| Religion | Methodist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Fanning attended Davis and Elkins College.
Fanning is a mortician.[1]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Fanning served on these committees:
- Agriculture Committee, West Virginia State Senate
- Banking and Insurance Committee, West Virginia State Senate
- Energy, Industry and Mining Committee, West Virginia State Senate
- Infrastructure Committee, West Virginia State Legislature
- Intern Committee, West Virginia State Legislature
- Judiciary Committee, West Virginia State Senate
- Natural Resources Committee, West Virginia State Senate, Vice Chair
- Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, West Virginia State Senate
- Water Resources Committee, West Virginia State Legislature
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Fanning served on these committees:
- Banking and Insurance Committee, West Virginia Senate
- Energy, Industry and Mining Committee, West Virginia Senate
- Finance Committee, West Virginia Senate
- Natural Resources Committee, West Virginia Senate
- Rules Committee, West Virginia Senate
- Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, West Virginia Senate
Elections
2008
On November 4, 2008, John Fanning won re-election to the West Virginia State Senate, District 6. [2]
Fanning raised $50,273. for his campaign, while Mark Maynard raised $979.[3]
| West Virginia State Senate, District (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 John Fanning (D)
|
17,603 | 65.57% | ||
| Mark Maynard (R) | 9,242 | 34.43% | ||
Campaign donors
2008
Fanning raised $50,273 for the 2008 election.
His major contributors are listed below.[4]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| American Electric Power | $2,000 |
| West Virginia Bankers Association | $2,000 |
| Jackson & Kelly | $1,500 |
| Edson Arneault | $1,500 |
Personal
Fanning is married to Kathryn Killen. They have four children.
External links
- Biography from the West Virginia Legislature
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2000
References
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
West Virginia State Senate District 6 1996–2012 |
Succeeded by Bill Cole (R) |
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