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Stanley Shaver
| Stanley Shaver | ||
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| West Virginia House of Delegates District 46 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2001-2005, 2007-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 9, 2013 | ||
| Years in position (current service) | 6 | |
| Years in position (previous service) | 4 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $20,000/year | |
| Per diem | $131/day during session | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 2006 | |
| Next election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Alderson-Brouddus College, 1970 | |
| Master's | Troy State University, 1975 | |
| Military service | ||
| Service/branch | United States Army | |
| Years of service | 1970-1973 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | September 8, 1948 | |
| Place of birth | Grafton, WV | |
| Religion | Methodist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Shaver earned his BS in Physical Education/Social Studies from Alderson-Brouddus College in 1970. He went on to receive his MS in Secondary Education from Troy State University in 1975. He then earned his MA in Education Leadership from West Virginia University in 1999.
Shaver served in the United States Army from 1970 to 1973. He worked as a coach/teacher at Newburg High School from 1970 to 1973, and at Central Preston Junior High School from 1977 to 1991. From 1991 to 2005, he was a teacher/principal at Central Preston Junior High School/Fellowsville Elementary School. He then worked as principal at Fellowsville Elementary Exemplary School from 2002 to 2003 and from 2005 to 2006. He is currently an instructor at the Wild Turkey Hunter and Clinic for the National Rifle Association.[1]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Shaver has been appointed to these committees:
- Banking and Insurance Committee, West Virginia House of Delegates
- Education Committee, West Virginia House of Delegates
- Education Committee, West Virginia State Legislature
- Employee Suggestion Award Board Committee, West Virginia State Legislature, Chair
- Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business Committee, West Virginia House of Delegates, Vice Chair
- Natural Resources Committee, West Virginia House of Delegates
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Shaver served on these committees:
- Banking and Insurance Committee, West Virginia House
- Education Committee, West Virginia House
- Energy, Industry & Labor/ Economic Development & Small Business Committee, West Virginia House
- Natural Resources Committee, West Virginia House
Elections
2012
Shaver is running for re-election in the 2012 election for West Virginia House of Delegates, District 53. Shaver ran unopposed in the May 8 primary election and is challenged by Randy E. Smith in the general election which takes place on November 6, 2012.[2][3]
2010
Shaver was re-elected to the West Virginia House of Delegates in District 46 on the ballot in the November 2, 2010 general election. He defeated Republican Debbie Stevens. [4][5][6]
| West Virginia House of Delegates, District 46 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Stanley Shaver (D)
|
3,171 | 50.43% | ||
| Deborah Stevens (R) | 3,117 | 49.57% | ||
| West Virginia State Senate, District 46 Democratic Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Stanley Earl Shaver (D)
|
1,961 | 60.64% | ||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Shaver received $18,864 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[7]
| West Virginia House of Delegates 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Stanley Shaver's campaign in 2010 | |
| West Virginia Building & Construction Trades Council | $2,000 |
| West Virginia AFL-CIO | $2,000 |
| West Virginia Federation Of Teachers | $2,000 |
| West Virginia Regional Council Of Carpenters | $1,700 |
| North Central West Virginia Building & Construction Trades Council | $1,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $18,864 |
2008
In 2008, when Givens won re-election to the House of Delegates, he collected $16,728 in donations.[8]
His largest contributors in 2008 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| West Virginia Laborers District Council | $3,000 |
| North Central West Virginia Building & Construction Trades Council | $2,000 |
| West Virginia Education Association | $1,000 |
| West Virginia Federation of Teachers | $900 |
Personal
Shaver and his wife, Thelma, have two children.
External links
- Official list of West Virginia's November 2, 2010 candidates
- West Virginia House of Delegates
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Shaver
- ↑ West Virginia Secretary of State - 2012 Candidate Listing By Office
- ↑ wvmetronews.com - 2012 West Virginia Primary Election Unofficial Results
- ↑ Official WV primary election results
- ↑ Official Primary Results SOS
- ↑ Official General Election Results
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money, Candidate summary, Retrieved July 12, 2011
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