Jack Yost
Jack Yost (b. October 12, 1945) is a former Democratic member of the West Virginia State Senate, representing District 1 from 2008 to 2016.
Yost also served as a member of the West Virginia House of Delegates from 2002 to 2008. Yost was Assistant Majority Whip from 2007 to 2008.
Biography
Yost received his diploma from Hundred High School in 1963 and attended West Liberty State College in 1970. Before his retirement, Yost was a tool/die Maker from Wetron Steel Company. He also was a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA). His professional experience includes being a Member of the Wellsburg City Council from 1999 to 2002 and serving on the Brooke County Democratic Executive Committee. Yost served in the U.S. Army Reserve from 1965 to 1971.
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Yost served on the following committees:
| West Virginia committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Economic Development |
| • Energy, Industry and Mining |
| • Finance |
| • Government Organization |
| • Labor |
| • Military |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Yost served on the following committees:
| West Virginia committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Labor, Chair |
| • Military, Vice Chair |
| • Energy, Industry and Mining |
| • Government Organization |
| • Confirmations |
| • Health and Human Resources |
| • Finance |
| • Equal Pay Commission, Chair |
| • Veterans' Affairs, Vice Chair |
| • Finance |
| • Government Organization |
| • Health |
| • Minority Issues |
| • Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Yost served on these committees:
| West Virginia committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Energy, Industry and Mining |
| • Finance |
| • Joint Finance |
| • Government Organization |
| • Joint Government Organization |
| • Health and Human Resources |
| • Judiciary |
| • Labor, Chair |
| • Military, Vice Chair |
| • Minority Issues |
| • Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Yost served on these committees:
| West Virginia committee assignments, 2009 |
|---|
| • Energy, Industry and Mining |
| • Government Organization |
| • Health and Human Resources |
| • Judiciary |
| • Labor |
| • Military |
Sponsored legislation
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Campaign themes
2016
Yost's campaign website highlighted the following issues:
| “ |
Fighting Drug Abuse Jack worked with the Governor to pass a law aimed at prescription drug abusers and doctors who over-prescribe, implementing real-time reporting of prescriptions and a tracking system for the sale of pseudoephedrine. Fighting for Our Rights Jack defeated bills that would have allowed companies to come on your property, without your permission, to survey your land, to drill under private property to forcibly extract minerals, or allow them to coerce the sale of mineral rights without negotiating a fair price with all land owners. Fighting for Local Jobs Jack fought against the lowering of prevailing wages for skilled construction workers and contractors to protect West Virginia businesses from cheap, out-of-state or immigrant labor and fly-by-night contractors. He fought to protect local jobs in the racing, casino, and tourism industry. Growing Our Economy Jack stressed legislation to return coal severance tax dollars back to the counties. He secured millions for infrastructure projects, including water, sewer and roads. He supported legislation to reduce the food, business franchise and corporate net taxes, and he helped work for improvements to The Capitol Theatre and Independence Hall.[1] |
” |
| —Jack Yost[2] | ||
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.
Ryan Weld defeated incumbent Jack Yost in the West Virginia State Senate District 1 general election.[3][4]
| West Virginia State Senate District 1, General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Ryan Weld |
51.07% | 21,191 | |
| Democratic | Jack Yost Incumbent | 48.93% | 20,303 | |
| Total Votes | 41,494 | |||
| Source: West Virginia Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent Jack Yost ran unopposed in the West Virginia State Senate District 1 Democratic primary.[5][6]
| West Virginia State Senate District 1, Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Jack Yost Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Ryan Weld ran unopposed in the West Virginia State Senate District 1 Republican primary.[5][6]
| West Virginia State Senate District 1, Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Ryan Weld (unopposed) | |
2012
Yost ran in the 2012 election for West Virginia State Senate, District 1. Yost ran unopposed in the May 8 primary election and defeated Pat McGeehan (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[7][8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Jack Yost Incumbent |
56.3% | 11,760 | |
| Republican | Pat McGeehan | 43.7% | 9,146 | |
| Total Votes | 20,906 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Jack Yost won election to the West Virginia State Senate, District 1.[10]
Jack Yost raised $132,207 for his campaign, while Chris Wakim raised $15,362.[11]
| West Virginia State Senate, District 1 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Jack Yost (D)
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23,938 | 60.27% | ||
| Christopher Wakim (R) | 15,782 | 39.73% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Endorsements
2016
In 2016, Yost's endorsements included the following:[12]
- AFL-CIO COPE
- American Federation of Teachers - West Virginia
- Building and Construction Trades PAC
- Community Bankers PAC
- Communication Workers of America
- Home Builders Association West Virginia
- International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
- International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers
- Ironworkers Political Action League
- Lawyers PAC
Personal
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Jack and his wife, Kris, have three children; Jack, Alicia, and Ryan.
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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
- Official campaign website
- Biography from the West Virginia Legislature
- Profile from Open States
- Jack Yost on Facebook
- Jack Yost on Twitter
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
Footnotes
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Jack Yost, "Issues," accessed October 20, 2016
- ↑ 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
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 West Virginia Secretary of State, "Candidate Listing by Office," accessed January 30, 2016
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 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
- ↑ Jack Yost, "Endorsements," accessed October 20, 2016
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
West Virginia State Senate District 1 2008–December 1, 2016 |
Succeeded by Ryan Weld |
