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Larry Williams
| Larry Williams | ||
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| West Virginia House of Delegates District 52 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1993-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| December 1, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 20 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $20,000/year | |
| Per diem | $131/day during session | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 1993 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| High school | Tunnelton High School, 1961 | |
| Military service | ||
| Service/branch | United States Army | |
| Years of service | 1961-1964 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | November 17, 1943 | |
| Place of birth | Grafton, WV | |
| Religion | Methodist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Williams served in the United States Army from 1961 to 1964. He then worked as a store operator from 1964 to 1996. He is currently a businessman and farmer. Williams received his diploma from Tunnelton High School in 1961.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Williams served on the following committees:
| West Virginia Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Senior Citizen Issues, Chair | ||||
| • Agriculture | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
| • Political Subdivisions | ||||
| • PEIA, Seniors and Long Term Care, Chair | ||||
| • Agriculture and Agri-business | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Education Accountability | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
| • Forest Management Review Commission | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Williams served on these committees:
| West Virginia Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture | ||||
| • Agriculture and Agri-business | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
| • Joint Finance | ||||
| • Forest Management Review Commission, Non-voting | ||||
| • PEIA, Seniors and Long Term Care, Chair | ||||
| • Political Subdivisions | ||||
| • Senior Citizen Issues, Chair | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Williams served on these committees:
| West Virginia Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Pensions and Retirement | ||||
| • Political Subdivisions | ||||
| • Senior Citizen Issues | ||||
Elections
2012
Williams won re-election in the 2012 election for West Virginia House of Delegates, District 52. Williams ran unopposed in the May 8 primary election and defeated John Bartlett (C) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[2][3][4]
| West Virginia House of Delegates, District 52, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Larry Williams Incumbent |
80.4% | 3,967 | |
| Constitution | John Bartlett | 19.6% | 965 | |
| Total Votes | 4,932 | |||
2010
Williams was re-elected to the West Virginia House of Delegates District 45. He was unopposed in the November 2, 2010 general election.[5][6][7]
| West Virginia House of Delegates, District 45 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Larry Williams (D)
|
4,758 | 100% | ||
| West Virginia State Senate, District 45 Democratic Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Larry A. Williams (D)
|
1,700 | 100% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, when Williams won re-election to the House of Delegates, he collected $18,020 in donations.[8]
His largest contributors in 2010 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| West Virginia Appalachian Laborers District Council | $3,000 |
| Plumbers & Pipefitters UA Local West Virginia PAC | $1,000 |
| Communications Workers | $1,000 |
| West Virginia Building & Construction Trades Council | $500 |
| West Virginia Health Care Association | $500 |
Personal
Williams and his wife, Doris Bennett, have two children.
External links
- Official list of West Virginia's November 2, 2010 candidates
- Office Website - West Virginia House of Delegates
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Williams
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Official WV primary election results
- ↑ Official Primary Results SOS
- ↑ Official General Election Results
- ↑ Follow the Money, Candidate summary, Retrieved July 12, 2011
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
West Virginia House of Representatives District 52 2012–present |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by - |
West Virginia House of Representatives District 45 1993–2012 |
Succeeded by NA |
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