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David Sypolt
David Sypolt (Republican Party) (also known as Dave) was a member of the West Virginia State Senate, representing District 14. He assumed office in 2006. He left office on December 1, 2022.
Sypolt (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the West Virginia State Senate to represent District 14. He won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Biography
Sypolt earned his A.S. in land surveying and regents from Glenville State College in 1988. He went on to receive his B.A. from Glenville State College in 2004.
Sypolt became a registered football official for the Southern States Athletic Conference (SSAC). He also became a licensed ham radio operator, callsign KC8YSO, as well as an NRA Certified Pistol Safety Instructor. He has worked in independent mapping and as a cartographic consultant. He was also a curriculum advisor for both Glenville State College and Fairmont State University. Sypolt worked as a land surveyor from 1986 to 1990 for three different companies. From 1986 to 1988, he worked for Laurel Mining Consultants, Incorporated. He then worked for Leiderman Associates, Incorporated from 1988 to 1990. He worked for Macris, Heneicks and Witman, Public Administration from 1989 to 1990. Sypolt went on to work as a professional land surveyor for Laurel Mining Consultants, Incorporated from 1990 to 1993. From 1993 to 2004 he worked as a professional land surveyor for Surveyor and Associates, Incorporated.
Sypolt's political experience began with his work as county surveyor for Preston County, West Virginia from 2000 to 2004. He was a candidate for the West Virginia State Senate, District 14 in 2004 but was not elected.[1][2]
Committee assignments
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2021-2022
Sypolt was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Agriculture Committee, Chair
- Senate Banking and Insurance Committee
- Energy, Industry and Mining Committee
- Senate Finance Committee, Vice chair
- Senate Government Organization Committee
- Natural Resources Committee
2019-2020
Sypolt was assigned to the following committees:
- Energy, Industry and Mining Committee, Vice-Chair
- Senate Agriculture Committee, Chair
- Senate Government Organization Committee
- Senate Finance Committee
- Military Committee
- Natural Resources Committee
- Senate Rules Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| West Virginia committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Agriculture and Rural Development, Chair |
| • Energy, Industry and Mining, Vice chair |
| • Finance |
| • Government Organization |
| • Interstate Cooperation |
| • Military |
| • Natural Resources |
| • Rules |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Sypolt served on the following committees:
| West Virginia committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Agriculture and Rural Development |
| • Education, Chair |
| • Energy, Industry and Mining |
| • Finance |
| • Military |
| • Rules |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Sypolt served on the following committees:
| West Virginia committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Agriculture and Rural Development |
| • Finance |
| • Energy, Industry and Mining |
| • Confirmations |
| • Government Organization |
| • Economic Development |
| • Agriculture and Agri-business |
| • Economic Development |
| • Finance |
| • Government Organization |
| • Interstate Cooperation |
| • Outcomes-Based Funding Models in Higher Education |
| • Technology |
| • Veterans' Affairs |
| • Workforce Investment for Economic Development |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Sypolt served on these committees:
| West Virginia committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Agriculture |
| • Confirmations |
| • Economic Development |
| • Energy, Industry and Mining |
| • Finance |
| • Joint Finance |
| • Government Organization |
| • Joint Government Organization |
| • Interstate Cooperation |
| • Joint Interstate Cooperation |
| • Military |
| • Technology |
| • Veterans' Affairs |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Sypolt served on these committees:
| West Virginia committee assignments, 2009 |
|---|
| • Agriculture |
| • Confirmations |
| • Energy, Industry and Mining |
| • Finance |
| • Government Organization |
| • Interstate Cooperation |
| • Military |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
David Sypolt did not file to run for re-election.
2018
General election
General election for West Virginia State Senate District 14
Incumbent David Sypolt defeated Stephanie Zucker in the general election for West Virginia State Senate District 14 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | David Sypolt (R) | 60.2 | 21,936 |
 | Stephanie Zucker (D) | 39.8 | 14,492 | |
| Total votes: 36,428 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for West Virginia State Senate District 14
Stephanie Zucker advanced from the Democratic primary for West Virginia State Senate District 14 on May 8, 2018.
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for West Virginia State Senate District 14
Incumbent David Sypolt advanced from the Republican primary for West Virginia State Senate District 14 on May 8, 2018.
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2014
Elections for the West Virginia State Senate took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 13, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was January 25, 2014. Stanley Shaver was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while incumbent David Sypolt was unopposed in the Republican primary. Sypolt defeated Shaver in the general election.[3][4]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Dave Sypolt Incumbent |
65.4% | 15,953 | |
| Democratic | Stan Shaver | 34.6% | 8,456 | |
| Total Votes | 24,409 | |||
2010
David was re-elected to West Virginia State Senate, District 14. He won the May 11 primary and ran against Democrat Steven Shaffer in the November 2, 2010, general election.[5][6][7]
| West Virginia State Senate, District 14 (2010) General Election | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| David Sypolt (R)
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20,334 | 58.50% | ||
| Steven Shaffer (D) | 14,423 | 41.50% | ||
| West Virginia State Senate, District 14 Republican Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Dave Sypolt (R)
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7,735 | 44.57% | ||
2006
On November 7, 2006, David Sypolt won election to the open seat in the West Virginia State Senate, District 14.[8]
Sypolt raised $41,551 for his campaign, while Craig Rotruck raised $43,311.[9]
| West Virginia Senate, District 14 (2006) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| David Sypolt (R)
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16,057 | |||
| Craig Rotruck | 14,334 | |||
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Personal
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David and his wife, Susan, have three children.[1]
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2022
In 2022, the West Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 12 to March 12.
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2021
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In 2021, the West Virginia State Legislature was in session from February 10 to April 10.
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2020
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In 2020, the West Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 8 to March 7.
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2019
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In 2019, the West Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 9 through March 9.
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2018
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In 2018, the West Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 10 through March 10.
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2017
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In 2017, the West Virginia State Legislature was in session from February 8 through April 9. The legislature held a special session from May 4 to June 26. The legislature held its second special session from August 1 to September 15.
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2016
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In 2016, the West Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 13 through March 12.
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2015
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In 2015, the West Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 14 through March 14.
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2014
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In 2014, the West Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 8 through March 10.
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See also
- West Virginia State Legislature
- West Virginia State Senate
- West Virginia Senate Committees
- West Virginia Joint Committees
- West Virginia State Senate District 14
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed March 13, 2014
- ↑ West Virginia State Senate, "Dave Sypolt (R - Preston, 14)," accessed March 13, 2014
- ↑ West Virginia Secretary of State, "Official primary candidate list," accessed February 7, 2014
- ↑ West Virginia Secretary of State, "Official primary election results," accessed June 18, 2014
- ↑ West Virginia Secretary of State, "Official list of 2010 candidates," accessed March 13, 2014
- ↑ West Virginia Secretary of State, "Official Primary Results SOS," accessed March 13, 2014
- ↑ West Virginia Secretary of State, "General Election results," accessed March 13, 2014
- ↑ West Virginia Secretary of State, "Official Returns for the 2006 Election," accessed March 13, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "2006 Follow the Money," accessed March 13, 2014
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| Preceded by - |
West Virginia State Senate District 14 2006-2022 |
Succeeded by Jay Taylor (R) |
