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Richard Browning
| Richard Browning | ||
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| West Virginia State Senate District 9 | ||
| Former officeholder | ||
| In office | ||
| 2009-December 1, 2012 | ||
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $20,000/year | |
| Per diem | $131/day during session | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| First elected | 2008 | |
| Next election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| West Virginia State House of Delegates | ||
| 1989-1997, 2001-2009 | ||
| Education | ||
| Associate's | Marshall University, 1974 | |
| Master's | West Virginia University, 1984 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | November 14, 1952 | |
| Place of birth | Mallory, WV | |
| Religion | Roman Catholic | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Browning earned his AB from Marshall University in 1974. He went on to receive his MA from West Virginia University in 1984. He then earned his MA from West Virginia University College of Graduate Studies in 1989.
Browning has worked as a teacher at Pineville High School from 1975 to 1992. He then became Assistant Principal at Ocean High School in 1992 and worked in this position until 1997. He has worked as Executive Director for Coalfields Expressing Authority since 1997.[1]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Browning served on these committees:
- Confirmations Committee, West Virginia State Senate
- Economic Development Committee, West Virginia State Senate, Chair
- Economic Development Committee, West Virginia State Legislature
- Education Committee, West Virginia State Senate
- Education Committee, West Virginia State Legislature
- Education Accountability Committee, West Virginia State Legislature
- Government Organization Committee, West Virginia State Senate
- Government Organization Committee, West Virginia State Legislature
- Interstate Cooperation Committee, West Virginia State Legislature
- Judiciary Committee, West Virginia State Senate
- Judiciary Committee, West Virginia State Legislature
- Rules Committee, West Virginia State Senate
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Browning served on these committees:
- Economic Development Committee, West Virginia Senate
- Education Committee, West Virginia Senate
- Government Organization Committee, West Virginia Senate
- Health and Human Resources Committee, West Virginia Senate
- Interstate Cooperations Committee, West Virginia Senate
- Judiciary Committee, West Virginia Senate
Elections
2012
Browning ran in the 2012 election for West Virginia State Senate, District 9. Browning was defeated by Daniel Hall in the May 8 primary election.[2][3]
| West Virginia State Senate, District 9 Democratic Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Daniel Hall Incumbent |
51% | 5,303 |
| Richard Browning Incumbent | 49% | 5,086 |
| Total Votes | 10,389 | |
2008
On November 4, 2008, Richard Browning ran unopposed in an open seat in the West Virginia State Senate, District 9. [4]
Browning raised $46,025 for his campaign.[5]
| West Virginia State Senate, District 9 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Richard Browning (D)
|
24,227 | 100% | ||
Campaign donors
2008
Browning raised $46,025 for the 2008 election.
His major contributors are listed below.[6]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| West Virginia Automobile & Truck Dealers Association | $10,000 |
| Keep Nick Rahall in Congress Committee | $1,000 |
| John Hodges | $1,000 |
| Coca-Cola | $1,000 |
Personal
Browning is married to Delores Cook. They have three children; Shea, Joseph, and Maria.
External links
- Biography from the West Virginia Legislature
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000
- Richard Browning on Facebook
References
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
West Virginia State Senate District 9 2008–2012 |
Succeeded by Daniel Hall (D) |
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