Brady Paxton
Brady Paxton (b. January 21, 1947) is a former Democratic member of the West Virginia House of Delegates, representing District 13 from 1999 to 2014. He did not run for re-election in 2014.
Paxton served in the West Virginia House of Delegates from 1992 to 1994.
Biography
Paxton earned his B.S. from West Virginia State College. He then attended Marshall Graduate School. Paxton was a member of the Poca City Council. He has been a writer, teacher, farmer, artist, and in the United States Army in Vietnam.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Paxton served on the following committees:
| West Virginia committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Homeland Security, Chair |
| • Government Organization |
| • Rules |
| • Agriculture |
| • Agriculture and Agri-business |
| • Education Accountability |
| • Government Organization |
| • Outcomes-Based Funding Models in Higher Education |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Paxton served on these committees:
| West Virginia committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Agriculture and Agri-business |
| • Education, Vice Chair |
| • Joint Education, Vice Chair |
| • Education Accountability, Vice Chair |
| • Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business |
| • Rules |
| • Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Paxton served on these committees:
| West Virginia committee assignments, 2009 |
|---|
| • Education |
| • Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business |
| • Rules |
| • Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security |
Elections
2012
Paxton won re-election in the 2012 election for West Virginia House of Delegates, District 13. Paxton and incumbent Helen Martin advanced unopposed in the May 8 primary election. He was challenged by Brian Scott, Helen Martin, and Scott Cadle in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[2][3][4]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Brady Paxton Incumbent |
27.8% | 6,663 | |
| Republican | Scott Cadle |
25.7% | 6,149 | |
| Republican | Brian Scott | 25.1% | 6,002 | |
| Democratic | Helen Martin Incumbent | 21.4% | 5,134 | |
| Total Votes | 23,948 | |||
2010
Paxton was re-elected to the West Virginia House of Delegates District 13. He was one of three candidates running for the two District 13 Delegate positions on the ballot in the November 2, 2010, general election. His opponents were Republican Brian Scott and Democrat incumbent Dale Martin. Only the two top vote-getters were elected.[5][6][7]
| West Virginia House of Delegates, District 13 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Brady Ralph Paxton (D)
|
6,175 | 35.04% | ||
| Dale Franklin Martin (D)
|
5,811 | 32.97% | ||
| Brian Ray Scott (R) | 5,639 | 31.99% | ||
| West Virginia State Senate, District 13 Democratic Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Brady Ralph Paxton (D)
|
1,995 | 36.06% | ||
| Dale Franklin Martin (D)
|
1,793 | 32.41% | ||
2008
In 2008, Paxton was re-elected to the West Virginia House District 13. Paxton (D) finished with 8,369 votes and was followed by Dale Martin (D) with 6,855 votes, James McCormick (R) with 5,986 votes and Brian Scott (R) with 5,562 votes.[8] Paxton raised $30,066 for his campaign fund.[9]
| West Virginia House District 13 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Brady Paxton (D)
|
8,369 | |||
| Dale Martin (D)
|
6,855 | |||
| James McCormick (R) | 5,986 | |||
| Brian Scott (R) | 5,562 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Endorsements
In 2012, Paxton was endorsed by:
- The West Virginia AFL-CIO's Committee on Political Education[10]
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2014
In 2014, the West Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 8 through March 10.
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- Legislators are scored by the West Virginia Sierra Club on their votes on the Water Resources Protection Act and its amendments.
Personal
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Paxton has five children.
Recent news
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See also
- West Virginia State Legislature
- West Virginia House of Delegates
- West Virginia House Committees
- West Virginia Joint Committees
- West Virginia state legislative districts
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Rep. Paxton," accessed April 30, 2014
- ↑ WBOY.com, "West Virginia General Election Results November 6, 2012," accessed November 7, 2012
- ↑ West Virginia Secretary of State, "Statewide Results - General Election - November 6, 2012," accessed February 12, 2014
- ↑ West Virginia Secretary of State, "Statewide Results - Primary Election - May 8, 2012," accessed February 12, 2014
- ↑ West Virginia Secretary of State, "Statewide Results - General Election - November 2, 2010," accessed February 11, 2014
- ↑ West Virginia Secretary of State, "Statewide Results - Primary Election - May 11, 2010," accessed February 11, 2014
- ↑ West Virginia Secretary of State, "Election Results," accessed April 30, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "West Virginia House election results," accessed April 30, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "2008 contributions," accessed April 30, 2014
- ↑ herald-dispatch.com, "W.Va. candidates receive endorsements," March 08, 2012
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
West Virginia House of Delegates District 13 1999–2014 |
Succeeded by Michael Ihle (R) |
