Linda Sumner

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Linda Sumner
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West Virginia House of Delegates District 30
Incumbent
In office
2002-Present
Term ends
December 1, 2014
Years in position 11
PartyRepublican
Compensation
Base salary$20,000/year
Per diem$131/day during session
Elections and appointments
Last electionNovember 6, 2012
First elected2002
Next electionNovember 4, 2014
Term limitsN/A
Education
Bachelor'sMorris Harvey College, 1973
Master'sWest Virginia University, 1981
Personal
BirthdayDecember 1, 1951
Place of birthBeckley, WV
ProfessionTeacher
ReligionChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Websites
Office website
Campaign website
CandidateVerification

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Linda Sumner (b. December 1, 1951) is a Republican member of the West Virginia House of Delegates. She has represented District 30 since 2012 and represented District 27 from 2002 to 2012. Sumner was the Raleigh County Chair for the George W. Bush for President Campaign in 2000.

Sumner earned her BA from Morris Harvey College in 1973. She went on to receive her MA from West Virginia University in 1981.

Sumner has worked as a teacher for the Raleigh County Board of Education since 1973.[1]

Committee assignments

2013-2014

At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Sumner served on the following committees:

West Virginia Committee Assignments, 2013
• Political Subdivisions, Minority Chair
• Education, Minority Vice Chair
• Senior Citizen Issues
• Rules
• Joint Education
• Education Accountability
• Outcomes-Based Funding Models in Higher Education

2011-2012

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Sumner served on these committees:

2009-2010

In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Sumner served on these committees:

Elections

2012

See also: West Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2012

Sumner ran for re-election in the 2012 election for West Virginia House of Delegates, District 30. Sumner ran unopposed in the May 8 primary election and defeated William R. "Bill" Wooton in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[2][3][4]

West Virginia House of Delegates, District 30, General Election, 2012
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark.jpgLinda Sumner Incumbent 49.6% 3,615
     Democratic Bill Wooton 42.6% 3,103
     Independent Tony Martin 7.8% 571
Total Votes 7,289

2010

See also: West Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2010

Sumner was re-elected to the West Virginia District 27. She was one of nine candidates running for the five positions in District 27 on the ballot in the November 2, 2010 general election. She was opposed in the general election by Democrat incumbents Virginia Mahan, Rick Moye, Sally Matz Susman and William Wooton; Democrat Mel Kessler; and Republicans John David O'Neal, and Richard "Ben" Franklin and Rick Snuffer. Only the top five vote-getters were elected. [5][6][7]

West Virginia House of Delegates, District 27 General Election (2010)
Candidates Votes Percent
Green check mark.jpg Linda Sumner (R) 13,784 14.27%
Green check mark.jpg Richard Snuffer (R) 12,299 12.73%
Green check mark.jpg Rick Moye (D) 11,644 12.05%
Green check mark.jpg John David O'Neal (R) 11,591 12.00%
Green check mark.jpg William Wooton (D) 11,038 11.43%
Sally Susman (D) 10,233 10.59
Melvin Kessler (D) 8,951 9.26
Virginia Mahan (D) 8,555 8.86
Richard Franklin (R) 8,516 8.81
West Virginia State Senate, District 27 Republican Primary (2010)
Candidates Votes Percent
Green check mark.jpg Linda Sumner (R) 2,091 7.17%
Green check mark.jpg Richard Ray Snuffer (R) 1,884 6.46%
Green check mark.jpg John David O'Neal IV (R) 1,558 5.34%
Green check mark.jpg Richard Eugene Franklin (R) 1,402 4.80%

2008

In 2008 Sumner was re-elected to the West Virginia House District 27. Sumner (R) finished with 17,218 votes and was followed by Rick Moye (D) with 15,918 votes, William Wooton (D) with 14,962 votes and Sally Matz Susman (D) with 14,894 votes, Virginia Mahan (D) wit 12,877 votes, Louis Gall (D) with 12,415 votes, Jeffrey Peck (R) with 11,313 votes, Dereck Severt (R) with 10,348 votes, Philip Stevens (R) with 9,874 votes and Kevin Honaker (R) with 9,147 votes.[8] Sumner raised $17,868 for her campaign fund.[9]

West Virginia House District 27
Candidates Votes
Green check mark.jpg Linda Sumner (R) 17,218
Green check mark.jpg Rick Moye (D) 15,918
Green check mark.jpg William Wooton (D) 14,962
Green check mark.jpg Sally Matz Susman (D) 14,894
Green check mark.jpg Virginia Mahan (D) 12,877
Louis Gall (D) 12,415
Jeffrey Pack (R) 11,313
Dereck Severt (R) 10,348
Philip Stevens (R) 9,874
Kevin Honaker (R) 9,147

Sumner is one of nine candidates running for the five positions in District 27 on the ballot in the November 2, 2010 general election. Only the top five vote-getters are elected. [10]

Campaign donors

2012

Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.

2010

In 2010, Sumner received $17,962 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[11]


2008

In 2008, when Sumner won re-election to the House of Delegates, she collected $17,868 in donations.[12]

Her largest contributors in 2010 were:

Donor Amount
American Electric Power $1,000
West Virginia Farm Bureau $750
West Virginia Hospital $700
West Virginia Bankers Association $600

Endorsements

2012

In 2012, Sumner was endorsed by:[13]

  • Bankers Committee
  • Community Bankers
  • West Virginia Directors Association of Senior and Community Services
  • West Virginia Education Association
  • West Virginia Family Foundation
  • West Virginia Farm Bureau
  • West Virginians For Life
  • Home Builders Association of West Virginia
  • West Virginia Medical Association
  • West Virginia Automobile and Truck Dealers Association
  • Contractors Association of West Virginia
  • National Rifle Association
  • Southern West Virginia Chamber of Commerce

  • West Virginia Speech Language Hearing Association
  • West Virginia State Farm
  • West Virginia Business and Industry Council
  • West Virginia Citizens Defense League
  • West Virginia Hospital Association
  • Americans for Tax Reform
  • Member NRA
  • West Virginia Wholesalers Association
  • West Virginia Bankers Association
  • West Virginians against Government Waste
  • West Virginia Health Care Association
  • West Virginia State Medical Association
  • Friend of Taxpayer Award

Personal

Sumner is divorced.

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References

  1. ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Sumner
  2. ↑ WBOY.com "West Virginia General Election Results November 6, 2012" Accessed November 7, 2012
  3. ↑ West Virginia Secretary of State - 2012 Candidate Listing By Office
  4. ↑ 2012 West Virginia Primary Election Official Results
  5. ↑ Official WV primary election results
  6. ↑ Official Primary Results SOS
  7. ↑ Official General Election Results
  8. ↑ West Virginia House election results
  9. ↑ Campaign funds
  10. ↑ Official WV primary election results
  11. ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 contributions
  12. ↑ Follow the Money, Candidate summary, Retrieved July 11, 2011
  13. ↑ lsumner4house.com - Endorsements
Political offices
Preceded by
- 		West Virginia House of Representatives District 30
2012–present 		Succeeded by
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Preceded by
- 		West Virginia House of Representatives District 27
2002–2012 		Succeeded by
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House Speaker: Richard Thompson (D) • House Majority Leader: Brent Boggs (D) • House Minority Leader: Tim Armstead (R)
   
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