David Sypolt

David Sypolt

Republican Party

Prior offices

West Virginia State Senate District 14

Successor: Jay Taylor

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Education

Associate

Glenville State College, 1988

Bachelor's

Glenville State College, 2004

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Christian

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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.

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:

2015 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Sypolt served on the following committees:

2013-2014

At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Sypolt served on the following committees:

2011-2012

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Sypolt served on these committees:

2009-2010

In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Sypolt served on these committees:

Sponsored legislation

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Elections

2022

See also: West Virginia State Senate elections, 2022

David Sypolt did not file to run for re-election.

2018

See also: West Virginia State Senate elections, 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

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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.

		Candidate
✔		Stephanie Zucker

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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.

		Candidate
✔		David Sypolt

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2014

See also: West Virginia State Senate elections, 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.

West Virginia State Senate District 14, General Election, 2014

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Dave Sypolt Incumbent	65.4%	15,953
	Democratic	Stan Shaver	34.6%	8,456
Total Votes				24,409

2010

See also: West Virginia State Senate elections, 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.

West Virginia State Senate, District 14 (2010) General Election
Candidates		Votes	Percent
David Sypolt (R)		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)		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.

Sypolt raised $41,551 for his campaign, while Craig Rotruck raised $43,311.

West Virginia Senate, District 14 (2006)
Candidates		Votes
David Sypolt (R)		16,057
Craig Rotruck		14,334

Campaign finance summary

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David Sypolt campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2018	West Virginia State Senate District 14	Won general	$31,350	N/A**
2014	West Virginia State Senate, District 14	Won	$28,999	N/A**
2010	West Virginia State Senate, District 14	Won	$22,280	N/A**
2006	West Virginia State Senate, District 14	Won	$41,474	N/A**
2004	West Virginia State Senate, District 14	Lost	$41,465	N/A**
Grand total			$165,568	N/A**
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

Personal

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David and his wife, Susan, have three children.

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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. Americans for Prosperity Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. West Virginia Chamber of Commerce Legislators are scored on their votes on business issues. West Virginia Manufacturers Association Legislators are scored on their votes on the manufacturing industry. West Virginia Sierra Club Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues.

2020

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In 2020, the West Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 8 to March 7. ACLU West Virginia Legislators are scored on their votes on civil liberties issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. West Virginia Citizen's Defense League Legislators are scored on their votes on firearms issues. West Virginia Sierra Club Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues.

2019

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2018

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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. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. West Virginia Chamber of Commerce Legislators are scored on their votes on business issues.

2016

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In 2016, the West Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 13 through March 12. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2015

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In 2015, the West Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 14 through March 14. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. West Virginia Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse Legislators are scored on their votes on lawsuit-related legislation.

2014

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In 2014, the West Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 8 through March 10. Regenerate WV - House only Legislators are scored on their votes for or against Regenerate WV's position. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. West Virginia Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse Legislators are scored on their votes on lawsuit-related legislation. West Virginia Sierra Club Legislators are scored by the West Virginia Sierra Club on their votes on the Water Resources Protection Act and its amendments.

See also

• West Virginia State Legislature
• West Virginia State Senate
• West Virginia Senate Committees
• West Virginia Joint Committees
• West Virginia State Senate District 14

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Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by -	West Virginia State Senate District 14 2006-2022	Succeeded by Jay Taylor (R)

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Current members of the West Virginia State Senate

Leadership

Senate President:Randy Smith

Majority Leader:Patrick Martin

Minority Leader:Mike Woelfel

Senators

District 1

Laura Wakim Chapman (R)

Ryan Weld (R)

District 2

Charles Clements (R)

Christopher Rose (R)

District 3

Mike Azinger (R)

Donna Boley (R)

District 4

Amy Grady (R)

Eric Tarr (R)

District 5

Scott Fuller (R)

Mike Woelfel (D)

District 6

Craig Hart (R)

Mark Maynard (R)

District 7

Rupie Phillips (R)

Mike Stuart (R)

District 8

T. Kevan Bartlett (R)

Glenn Jeffries (R)

District 9

Brian Helton (R)

Rollan Roberts (R)

District 10

Vince Deeds (R)

Jack Woodrum (R)

District 11

William Hamilton (R)

Robbie Morris (R)

District 12

Patrick Martin (R)

Ben Queen (R)

District 13

Joey Garcia (D)

Mike Oliverio (R)

District 14

Randy Smith (R)

Jay Taylor (R)

District 15

Darren Thorne (R)

Tom Willis (R)

District 16

Jason Barrett (R)

Patricia Rucker (R)

District 17

Anne Charnock (R)

Tom Takubo (R)

Republican Party (32)

Democratic Party (2)