John Fanning (West Virginia)
John Fanning is a former Democratic member of the West Virginia State Senate, represening District 6 from 1968 to 1980, 1984 to 1988, and 1997 to 2012. Fanning's political experience began with his work as mayor of the Town of Iaeger from 1962 to 1966. He was then appointed to the West Virginia State Senate in 1968.
Fanning passed away on January 7, 2024.[1]
Fanning attended Davis and Elkins College.
Fanning was a mortician.[2]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Fanning served on these committees:
- Agriculture Committee, West Virginia State Senate
- Banking and Insurance Committee, West Virginia State Senate
- Energy, Industry and Mining Committee, West Virginia State Senate
- Infrastructure Committee, West Virginia State Legislature
- Intern Committee, West Virginia State Legislature
- Judiciary Committee, West Virginia State Senate
- Natural Resources Committee, West Virginia State Senate, Vice Chair
- Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, West Virginia State Senate
- Water Resources Committee, West Virginia State Legislature
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Fanning served on these committees:
- Banking and Insurance Committee, West Virginia Senate
- Energy, Industry and Mining Committee, West Virginia Senate
- Finance Committee, West Virginia Senate
- Natural Resources Committee, West Virginia Senate
- Rules Committee, West Virginia Senate
- Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, West Virginia Senate
Elections
2008
On November 4, 2008, John Fanning won re-election to the West Virginia State Senate, District 6.[3]
Fanning raised $50,273. for his campaign, while Mark Maynard raised $979.[4]
| West Virginia State Senate, District (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 John Fanning (D)
|
17,603 | 65.57% | ||
| Mark Maynard (R) | 9,242 | 34.43% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Fanning is married to Kathryn Killen. They have four children.
External links
- Biography from the West Virginia Legislature
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2000
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
West Virginia State Senate District 6 1996–2012 |
Succeeded by Bill Cole (R) |
