Linda Longstreth
| Linda Longstreth | ||
 | ||
| West Virginia House of Delegates District 50 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2005-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| December 1, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 8 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $20,000/year | |
| Per diem | $131/day during session | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2004 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Associate's | Fairmont State College | |
| Master's | West Virginia University | |
| Personal | ||
| Place of birth | Fairmont, WV | |
| Religion | Christian | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Longstreth earned her AB from Fairmont State College. She went on to receive her MS from West Virginia University.
Longstreth was a Staff Sergeant for the United States Army Reserves in 1981. She is currently an educator and administrator. [1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Longstreth served on the following committees:
| West Virginia Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Veterans Affairs, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Roads and Transportation | ||||
| • Children, Juveniles and Other Issues | ||||
| • Joint Judiciary | ||||
| • Joint Veterans' Affairs | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Longstreth served on these committees:
| West Virginia Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Children, Juveniles and Other Issues | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Joint Judiciary | ||||
| • Political Subdivisions | ||||
| • Senior Citizen Issues | ||||
| • Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Joint Veterans' Affairs | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Longstreth served on these committees:
| West Virginia Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Political Subdivisions | ||||
| • Senior Citizen Issues | ||||
| • Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security | ||||
Elections
2012
Longstreth won re-election in the 2012 election for West Virginia House of Delegates, District 50. Longstreth advanced past the May 8 primary election and won re-election in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[2][3][4]
| West Virginia House of Delegates, District 50, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Mike Caputo Incumbent |
25% | 13,149 | |
| Democratic | Linda Longstreth Incumbent |
23.1% | 12,117 | |
| Democratic | Tim Manchin Incumbent |
22.4% | 11,782 | |
| Republican | Barry Bledsoe | 16.8% | 8,851 | |
| Republican | Lynette Kennedy Mcquain | 12.7% | 6,659 | |
| Total Votes | 52,558 | |||
| West Virginia House of Delegates, District 50 Democratic Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|
Mike Caputo Incumbent |
29.9% | 6,775 |
| Linda Longstreth Incumbent |
27.2% | 6,171 |
| Tim Manchin Incumbent |
26% | 5,895 |
| Richard Garcia | 16.8% | 3,814 |
| Total Votes | 22,655 | |
2010
Longstreth was re-elected to District 43. She defeated Republicans Travis L. Blosser, Lynette Kennedy McQuain,and Rick Starn. She was one of six candidates running for three positions in District 43 on the ballot in the November 2, 2010 general election. The top three vote-getters were elected.[5]ref>Official Primary Results SOS</ref>[6]
| West Virginia House of Delegates, District 43 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Michael Caputo (D)
|
11,409 | 22.73% | ||
| Linda Longstreth (D)
|
10,597 | 21.11% | ||
| Timothy Manchin (D)
|
10,474 | 20.86% | ||
| Rickie Starn (R) | 7,448 | 14.84% | ||
| Travis Blosser (R) | 5,276 | 10.51% | ||
| Lynette McQuain (R) | 4,998 | 9.96% | ||
| West Virginia State Senate, District 43 Democratic Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Michael Lynn Caputo (D)
|
5,920 | 27.60% | ||
| Linda Longstreth (D)
|
5,670 | 26.43% | ||
| Timothy J. Manchin (D)
|
5,512 | 25.70% | ||
| West Virginia State Senate, District 43 Democratic Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Michael Lynn Caputo (D)
|
5,920 | 27.60% | ||
| Linda Longstreth (D)
|
5,670 | 26.43% | ||
| Timothy J. Manchin (D)
|
5,512 | 25.70% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, when Longstreth won re-election to the House of Delegates, she collected $22,870 in donations.[7]
Her largest contributors in 2010 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| West Virginia AFL-CIO | $2,000 |
| West Virginia Appalachian Laborers District Council | $2,000 |
| West Virginia Building & Construction Trades Council | $2,000 |
| West Virginia Regional Council of Carpenters | $1,700 |
Personal
Longstreth is married to Michael Stingo.
External links
- Office Website - West Virginia House of Delegates
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Longstreth
- ↑ 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 General Election Results
- ↑ Follow the Money, Candidate summary, Retrieved July 12, 2011
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
West Virginia House of Representatives District 50 2012–present |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by - |
West Virginia House of Representatives District 43 2004–2012 |
Succeeded by NA |
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