Herb Snyder
Herb Snyder (b. September 7, 1953) is a former Democratic member of the West Virginia State Senate, representing District 16 from 2008 to 2016.
Snyder did not seek re-election to the West Virginia State Senate in 2016.
Biography
Snyder earned his B.S. in Chemistry/Business from Shepherd College in 1977.
Snyder is the owner and director of Hydrochem Laboratories. Snyder's political career began with his service on the Jefferson County Commission from 1991 to 1996. He then served in the West Virginia State Senate from 1996 to 2004. He ran again in 2004 but was defeated.[1]
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Snyder served on the following committees:
| West Virginia committee assignments, 2015 |
|---|
| • Banking and Insurance |
| • Energy, Industry and Mining |
| • Government Organization |
| • Judiciary |
| • Natural Resources |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Snyder served on the following committees:
| West Virginia committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Government Organization, Chair |
| • Natural Resources |
| • Judiciary |
| • Energy, Industry and Mining |
| • Confirmations |
| • Economic Development |
| • Rules |
| • Government Operations |
| • Joint Government Organization |
| • Rule-Making Review |
| • Joint Judiciary |
| • Water Resources |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Snyder served on these committees:
| West Virginia committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Agriculture |
| • Agriculture and Agri-business |
| • Confirmations |
| • Economic Development |
| • Government Operations |
| • Government Organization, Chair |
| • Joint Government Organization, Chair |
| • Health Emergency Preparedness |
| • Joint Interstate Cooperation, Vice Chair |
| • Judiciary |
| • Joint Judiciary |
| • Labor |
| • Rule-Making Review, Vice Chair |
| • Rules |
| • Technology |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Snyder served on these committees:
| West Virginia committee assignments, 2009 |
|---|
| • Agriculture |
| • Economic Development |
| • Government Organization |
| • Health and Human Resources |
| • Interstate Cooperation |
| • Judiciary |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2016
Elections for the West Virginia State Senate took place in 2016. The primary election took place on May 10, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was January 30, 2016. Incumbent Herb Snyder (D) did not seek re-election.
Patricia Rucker defeated Stephen Skinner in the West Virginia State Senate District 16 general election.[2][3]
| West Virginia State Senate District 16, General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Patricia Rucker |
52.79% | 22,499 | |
| Democratic | Stephen Skinner | 47.21% | 20,122 | |
| Total Votes | 42,621 | |||
| Source: West Virginia Secretary of State | ||||
Stephen Skinner defeated David Manthos in the West Virginia State Senate District 16 Democratic primary.[4][5]
| West Virginia State Senate District 16, Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Stephen Skinner |
67.21% | 6,904 | |
| Democratic | David Manthos | 32.79% | 3,368 | |
| Total Votes | 10,272 | |||
Patricia Rucker defeated Joe Funkhouser in the West Virginia State Senate District 16 Republican primary.[4][5]
| West Virginia State Senate District 16, Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Patricia Rucker |
55.95% | 5,359 | |
| Republican | Joe Funkhouser | 44.05% | 4,219 | |
| Total Votes | 9,578 | |||
This district was included in the Republican State Leadership Committee's list of "16 in '16: Races to Watch." Read more »
This district was included in the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee's list of "2016 Essential Races." Read more »
2012
Snyder ran in the 2012 election for West Virginia State Senate, District 16. Snyder ran unopposed in the May 8 primary election and defeated James Kenneth Ruland (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[6][7][8]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Herb Snyder Incumbent |
53.9% | 20,764 | |
| Republican | James Ruland | 46.1% | 17,763 | |
| Total Votes | 38,527 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Herb Snyder won the open seat to the West Virginia State Senate, District 16.[9] Snyder raised $55,744 for his campaign, while Bob Adams raised $41,425.[10]
| West Virginia State Senate, District 16 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Herb Snyder (D)
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26,793 | 50.21% | ||
| Bob Adams (R) | 26,569 | 49.79% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Herb and his wife, Stephanie, have six children.
Scorecards
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2016
In 2016, the West Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 13 through March 12.
- 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.
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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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Recent news
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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 legislative districts
External links
- Biography from the West Virginia Legislature
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2004, 2000
- Herb Snyder on Facebook
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Sen. Snyder," accessed April 30, 2014
- ↑ West Virginia Secretary of State, "Candidate search," accessed November 4, 2016
- ↑ West Virginia Secretary of State, "2016 official general election results," accessed May 3, 2017
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 West Virginia Secretary of State, "Candidate Listing by Office," accessed January 30, 2016
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 West Virginia Secretary of State, "Statewide Results - Primary Election - May 10, 2016," accessed August 2, 2016
- ↑ 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, "Election Results," accessed April 30, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "2008 contributions," accessed April 30, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
West Virginia State Senate District 16 2008–2016 |
Succeeded by Patricia Rucker (D) |
