Craig Carpenter II

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Craig Carpenter II

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Libertarian Party

Elections and appointments
Last election

November 5, 2024

Education

High school

Grace Christian School

Bachelor's

Marshall University, 2021

Personal
Birthplace
Huntington, W.Va.
Religion
Christian
Profession
Software engineer
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Craig Carpenter II (Libertarian Party) ran for election to the West Virginia House of Delegates to represent District 27. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Carpenter completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Craig Carpenter II was born in Huntington, West Virginia. Carptenter earned a high school diploma from Grace Christian School and a bachelor's degree from Marshall University in 2021. His career experience includes working as a software engineer.[1]

Elections

2024

See also: West Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2024

General election

General election for West Virginia House of Delegates District 27

Michael Amos defeated Gina Milum and Craig Carpenter II in the general election for West Virginia House of Delegates District 27 on November 5, 2024.

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%
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63.9
 
3,892
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Gina Milum (D)
 
31.4
 
1,910
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Craig Carpenter II (L) Candidate Connection
 
4.7
 
288

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 6,090
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 27

Gina Milum advanced from the Democratic primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 27 on May 14, 2024.

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Gina Milum
 
100.0
 
943

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Total votes: 943
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 27

Michael Amos defeated Jeff Maynard in the Republican primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 27 on May 14, 2024.

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55.3
 
820
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Jeff Maynard
 
44.7
 
664

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Total votes: 1,484
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Libertarian primary election

Libertarian primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 27

Craig Carpenter II advanced from the Libertarian primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 27 on May 14, 2024.

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100.0
 
18

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Total votes: 18
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Endorsements

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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Craig Carpenter II completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Carpenter's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Craig was born in Huntington to Craig I and Sherii Carpenter, one of nine children. He attended Grace Christian School and graduated from Marshall University with a Bachelor's of Computer Science. He currently lives in Huntington and works as a software engineer for an enterprise contracting firm. He is a lifelong member of Grace Gospel Church.
  • The Republican-Democrat duopoly must end.
  • Health freedom from medical mandates is the right of every individual.
  • The State needs to cut itself to less than 10% of its current size, ensuring fiscal stability and light taxation.
Budget, Health Freedom, Business Environment, Rule of Law, and the War on Drugs
Politically, I look up to all freedom fighters and sons of liberty.
"The Libertarian Mind" by David Boaz
Wise judgment and a regard for individual liberty.
Independence from Democratic and Republican leaders and a strong, conservative moral compass.
To make the relationship between the State and the present and future citizen more morally sound. Every vote should get us to a freer, more stable future.
I grew up in the fog of 9/11. It was always in the air, and every night was news from American troops in the Middle East.
I did landscaping in middle school for my pastor's wife.
Moby-Dick, the great American epic
can't decide between Frank Bullitt, George Bailey, and Frodo Baggins
They should be in friendly opposition at all times. The Governor should use his veto pen generously, and the Legislature should limit the Governor's administrative abilities at every chance.
Financial solvency, as the State takes in less than half the revenue it spends in a fiscal year, while the costs of borrowing and entitlements continue to rise.
Maybe when it comes to knowing how things operate, but those with previous experience in a failing government should be suspect.
Yes, as personal relationships can go a long way it changing votes on legislation.
Thomas Massie's stubborn insistence on principle is inspiring.
I would like to stay in local politics in various roles.
The 72-year-old barber and military veteran Les Jenkins who was arrested in West Virginia for daring to operate his business during the pandemic.
Emergency powers should not exist. I would rather a state fail than it create a constitutional carve out we know executives will take advantage of.
A health freedom bill guaranteeing bureaucrats can't force medical interventions on citizens.
Agriculture and Natural Resources

Artificial Intelligence
Economic Development and Tourism
Education
Finance

Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security
They are one of the most important aspects of a government. A fast-moving, effecgtive government that is opaque is a dangerous thing.

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Campaign finance summary

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Craig Carpenter II campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024* West Virginia House of Delegates District 27Lost general$199 $199
Grand total$199 $199
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete

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    1. ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on January 31, 2024


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