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Joseph Minard
| Joseph Minard | ||
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| West Virginia State Senate District 12 | ||
| Former officeholder | ||
| In office | ||
| 1999-January 2013 | ||
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $20,000/year | |
| Per diem | $131/day during session | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 1998 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| West Virginia State House of Delegates | ||
| 1983-1990 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | West Virginia University | |
| Military service | ||
| Service/branch | United States Army Signal Corps | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | January 5, 1932 | |
| Place of birth | Clarksburg, WV | |
| Religion | Catholic | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Contents |
Previously, Minard served in the West Virginia State House of Delegates from 1983 to 1990. He served in the West Virginia State Senate from 1990 to 1994 and again from 1998 to the present. Minard is a former president of the Harrison County Catholic School Board.
Minard earned his BS from West Virginia University.
Mindard has worked in the United States Army Signal Corps. He has also worked as a business executive.[3]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Minard served on these committees:
- Agriculture Committee, West Virginia State Senate
- Agriculture and Agri-business Committee, West Virginia State Legislature
- Banking and Insurance Committee, West Virginia State Senate, Chair
- Children, Juveniles and Other Issues Committee, West Virginia State Legislature
- Energy, Industry and Mining Committee, West Virginia State Senate
- Government Organization Committee, West Virginia State Senate
- Government Organization Committee, West Virginia State Legislature
- Health Committee, West Virginia State Legislature
- Intern Committee, West Virginia State Legislature
- Judiciary Committee, West Virginia State Senate
- Judiciary Committee, West Virginia State Legislature
- Rule-Making Review Committee, West Virginia State Legislature, Chair
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Minard served on these committees:
- Agriculture Committee, West Virginia Senate
- Banking and Insurance Committee, West Virginia Senate
- Confirmations Committee, West Virginia Senate
- Energy, Industry and Mining Committee, West Virginia Senate
- Government Organization Committee, West Virginia Senate
- Judiciary Committee, West Virginia Senate
Elections
2010
Joseph Minard was re-elected to the West Virginia State Senate, District 12. He ran unopposed in the May 11 primary. Minard defeated Republican Russ Snyder in the November 2, 2010 general election.[4] [5][6]
| West Virginia State Senate, District 12 (2010) General Election | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Joseph Minard (D)
|
20,337 | 61.92% | ||
| Russell Snyder (R) | 12,506 | 38.08% | ||
| West Virginia State Senate, District 12 Democratic Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Joseph M. Minard (D)
|
11,409 | 71.50% | ||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Joseph Minard won re-election to the West Virginia State Senate, District 12. He was unopposed.[7]
Minard raised $38,400 for his campaign. [8]
| West Virginia Senate, District 12 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Joseph Minard (D)
|
22,218 | |||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Minard received $66,821 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[9]
| West Virginia State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Joseph Minard's campaign in 2010 | |
| West Virginia Bankers Association | $2,000 |
| West Virginia Chamber Of Commerce | $2,000 |
| West Virginia Building & Construction Trades Council | $1,500 |
| West Virginia Coal Association | $1,500 |
| Contractors Association Of West Virginia | $1,500 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $66,821 |
2006
Minard raised $38,400 for the 2006 election.
His major contributors are listed below.[10]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| West Virginia Bankers Association | $1,500 |
| Community Bankers of West Virginia | $1,250 |
| State Farm Insurance | $1,000 |
| Ken Wilson | $1,000 |
Personal
Minard and his wife Mary Contento have six children.
External links
- Biography from the West Virginia Legislature
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 1998
References
- ↑ State Journal, "WV Legislature re-elects leaders," January 9, 2013
- ↑ Connect Bridgeport, "Cann Chosen by Gov. Tomblin to Replace Minard in West Virginia Senate," January 16, 2013
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Sen. Minart
- ↑ 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 Joseph Minard
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
West Virginia State Senate District 12 1998–2013 |
Succeeded by Sam Cann (D) |
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