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Larry Edgell
| Larry Edgell | ||
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| West Virginia State Senate District 2 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1998-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 14, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 15 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Leadership | ||
| President Pro Tempore, West Virginia State Senate | ||
| 2013-present | ||
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $20,000/year | |
| Per diem | $131/day during session | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 1998 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Fairmont State College | |
| Master's | Salem Teikyo University | |
| Military service | ||
| Service/branch | United States Navy | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | November 16, 1946 | |
| Place of birth | Hundred, WV | |
| Religion | Catholic | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Edgell's political career began with his service as a member on the New Martinsville City Council from 1966 to 1970.
Edgell is an educator. He earned his BA from Fairmont State College. He went on to earn his MA from Salem Teikyo University.
Edgell has served in the United States Navy.[2]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Edgell served on the following committees:
| West Virginia Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Natural Resources, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Children and Poverty, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Enrolled Bills | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
| • Military | ||||
| • Pensions | ||||
| • Children, Juveniles and Other Issues, Chair | ||||
| • Finance and Administration | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Education Accountability | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
| • Pensions and Retirement | ||||
| • Veterans' Affairs | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Edgell served on these committees:
| West Virginia Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Children, Juveniles and Other Issues | ||||
| • Confirmations, Chair | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Joint Education | ||||
| • Education Accountability | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
| • Joint Finance | ||||
| • Labor | ||||
| • Military | ||||
| • Natural Resources | ||||
| • Pensions, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Pensions and Retirement | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Edgell served on these committees:
| West Virginia Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
| • Military | ||||
| • Natural Resources | ||||
| • Pensions | ||||
Elections
2010
Larry Edgell ran unopposed for re-election to the West Virginia State Senate, District 2 in the November 2, 2010 general election. He also ran unopposed in the primary.[3][4]
| West Virginia State Senate, District 2 Democratic Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Larry Edgell (D)
|
9,486 | 100% | ||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Larry Edgell won re-election to the West Virginia State Senate, District 2. [5]
Edgell raised $55,696 for his campaign, while Wayne Weber raised $11,706.[6][7]
| West Virginia State Senate, District 2 (2010) General Election | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Larry Edgell (D)
|
19,885 | 100% | ||
| West Virginia Senate, District 2 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Larry Edgell (D)
|
17,009 | |||
| Wayne Weber | 9,184 | |||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Edgell received $28,264 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[8]
| West Virginia State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Larry Edgell's campaign in 2010 | |
| Hughes, Keith | $1,500 |
| Cheetham, J Randolph | $1,000 |
| Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 152 | $1,000 |
| Rossi, Joret (Joe) | $1,000 |
| Hardesty, Paul | $1,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $28,264 |
2006
Edgell raised $55,696 for the 2006 election.
His major contributors are listed below.[9]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| John Hodges | $2,000 |
| Jeremy Jacobs | $2,000 |
| West Virginia Bankers Association | $1,100 |
| Marcus Estlack | $1,000 |
Personal
Edgell married Cecilia Herrick. They have two 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
- Larry Edgell on Facebook
References
- ↑ WVVA, "Few leadership changes for W.Va. Legislature," January 21, 2013
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Sen. Edgell
- ↑ West Virginia official list of 2010 candidates
- ↑ Official Primary Results SOS
- ↑ Official Returns for the 2006 Election, Office of the WV Secretary of State
- ↑ Follow the Money 2006
- ↑ 2010 General Election results
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 contributions
- ↑ Campaign contributors to Larry Edgell
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
West Virginia State Senate District 2 1998–present |
Succeeded by NA |
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