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Joyce Holland
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Joyce Holland (Republican Party) ran for election to the West Virginia House of Delegates to represent District 17. Holland lost in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Holland was a 2014 Republican candidate for District 17 of the West Virginia House of Delegates.[1]
Biography
Joyce Holland earned a degree in marketing and political science from Marshall University.[2]
Elections
2018
General election
General election for West Virginia House of Delegates District 17 (2 seats)
Incumbent Chad Lovejoy and incumbent Matthew Rohrbach defeated Jeanette Rowsey and Joyce Holland in the general election for West Virginia House of Delegates District 17 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Chad Lovejoy (D) | 29.8 | 5,741 |
| ✔ |  | Matthew Rohrbach (R) | 29.7 | 5,726 |
 | Jeanette Rowsey (D) | 21.6 | 4,161 | |
 | Joyce Holland (R) | 18.9 | 3,643 | |
| Total votes: 19,271 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 17 (2 seats)
Incumbent Chad Lovejoy and Jeanette Rowsey defeated Christopher Hughart in the Democratic primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 17 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Chad Lovejoy | 50.3 | 1,998 |
| ✔ | | Jeanette Rowsey | 37.9 | 1,505 |
| Christopher Hughart | 11.8 | 469 | ||
| Total votes: 3,972 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 17 (2 seats)
Incumbent Matthew Rohrbach and Joyce Holland advanced from the Republican primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 17 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Matthew Rohrbach | 63.6 | 1,748 |
| ✔ | | Joyce Holland | 36.4 | 1,002 |
| Total votes: 2,750 | |||
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2014
Elections for the West Virginia House of Delegates 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. District 17 is represented by two delegates. Incumbents Douglas Reynolds and Dale Stephens were unopposed in the Democratic primary. Joyce Holland and Matthew Rohrbach were unopposed in the Republican primary. Reynolds and Rohrbach defeated Stephens and Holland in the general election.[1]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Matthew Rohrbach |
29.1% | 4,282 | |
| Democratic | Douglas Reynolds Incumbent |
28.6% | 4,212 | |
| Democratic | Dale Stephens Incumbent | 23.9% | 3,516 | |
| Republican | Joyce Holland | 18.4% | 2,716 | |
| Total Votes | 14,726 | |||
2012
Holland ran in the 2012 election for West Virginia House of Delegates, District 17. Holland and Michael Ankrom advanced unopposed in the May 8 primary election. She was defeated by Douglas Reynolds, Dale Stephens, and Michael Ankrom in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[3][4][5]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Doug Reynolds Incumbent |
32.2% | 5,890 | |
| Democratic | Dale Stephens Incumbent |
29.2% | 5,341 | |
| Republican | Michael Ankrom | 21.8% | 3,987 | |
| Republican | Joyce Holland | 16.8% | 3,080 | |
| Total Votes | 18,298 | |||
Campaign themes
2018
Ballotpedia survey responses
- See also: Ballotpedia's candidate surveys
Joyce W. Holland participated in Ballotpedia's candidate survey on April 8, 2018. The survey questions appear in bold, and Joyce W. Holland's responses follow below.[6]
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
| “ | 1) Drrug Abuse /Opioid Addiction 2) Better Education results for students |
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What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Why?
| “ | Children getting excellent education and reducing the drug addiction stigmatism our stateCite error: Invalid <ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many[8]
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Ballotpedia also asked the candidate a series of optional questions. Joyce W. Holland answered the following:
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?
| “ | Various characters and characteristics . Leaders thfat listen to others before making decisions and aren’t afraid to admit errors; that’s how we learn and succeed . Parents that encourage their children to reach up to their potential and stretch their minds. People that strive to be imdependent no matter their economic status or their physical impairments. I was raised by this type person; my Mom[8] | ” |
| “ | Several 1.Common Sense Thomas Paine 2. A Conflict of Interest Thomas Sowell[8] | ” |
| “ | Willing to consider other points of view, ability to negotiate without self-interest influence. Trustworthiness and an absolute respect for the state/office and to throughly understand how my decisions and actions affect the final outcome and ultimately the law[8] | ” |
| “ | Listening, the most important skill for solving problems Background and career that demanded accountability and achievement with a high financial goal Started and grew two small businesses without large debt. I love our state and have remained involved in community projects as a volunteer to address deficients that exist within our population especially child abuse and neglect, our valuable future[8] | ” |
| “ | Always read and vote on bills - too many times lawmakers have little understanding of the consequences of their actioms. To communicate with their conatitutents and especially community leaders. To be involved wherever to keep alerted to changes in needs and bring in resources that will fill those needs. Wherever and whatever strengthens and sustains positive growth in my district[8] | ” |
| “ | Just that I made every effort to help WV grow more prosperous in all ways.[8] | ” |
| “ | Electing Dwight Eisenhower as President. Elementary school was excited[8] | ” |
| “ | Cleaning houses at age 11 for neighbors - until age 16. First public job was receptionist at a Youth Opportonity Job Cemter in summer of my Junior year of high school. Great training for interacting with people of all backgrounds and for understanding personal need for budgeting[8] | ” |
| “ | What’s awkward when you are young and dating![8] | ” |
| “ | Thanksgiving. Lots of reasons to reflect on blessings without the need to shop for people and family being together. And my favorite season , Autumn[8] | ” |
| “ | In the Lilies of the Valley by Johm Updike Glass Castles by Jeannette Walls Both show courage against personal and emviromental challenges and the ability to understand human differences and struggles[8] | ” |
| “ | I really don’t like fiction or fictional characters and so therefore cant site any[8] | ” |
| “ | My pets. Also appreciate the quiet and unpretentious neighborhood that helps to ground me and keep my life in perspective[8] | ” |
| “ | Running on Empty by Jackson Browne[8] | ” |
| “ | Over analyzing and trying to solve other people’s problems.[8] | ” |
| “ | Different opinions on economic impact long-term and how to support bills without increasing taxes.[8] | ” |
| “ | N/A[8] | ” |
| “ | Helpful to understand how the legislative process works so being a ‘student’ of politics, in any forum, would be beneficial. However some legislators that are active in business or other community involvement have proven to be excellent legislators[8] | ” |
| “ | Stop losing population which is a symptom of our states lack of jobs and low proficiency in student education along with drug addiction being a blight on our state. Providing the proper options that reduce drug overdoses and addiction that result deaths and crime is a major challenge. Lives saved and being productive has to be our objective.[8] | ” |
| “ | Understanding and respect for each of their roles while working toward the best solution possible to grow our state.[8] | ” |
| “ | No doubt! Support for bills and ability to achieve the best outcome depends on building relationships and gaining support from other legislators is key to passing bills. However the relationships should be about respect for differences and mutual goals; serving our state’s citizens[8] | ” |
| “ | Single member. The only reasonable and equitable way to adequately represent comstitutents and voters[8] | ” |
| “ | Health and Human Resources Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development Senior Citizens[8] | ” |
| “ | Not Applcable[8] | ” |
| “ | Yes but only after some exposure working and serving in the legislative sessions . Experience is the best teacher and yields better leaders[8] | ” |
| “ | Many The late Governor Cecil Underwood On a national level Trey Gowdy[8] | ” |
| “ | No want to use my experience and maturity to grow WV[8] | ” |
| “ | Yes several of tenacity, persistence and courage.[8] | ” |
See also
- State legislative elections, 2018
- West Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2018
- West Virginia State Senate
- West Virginia State Senate elections, 2014
External links
- Search Google News for this topic
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 West Virginia Secretary of State, "Candidate search," accessed April 30, 2014
- ↑ Vote Smart, "Joyce Holland's Biography," accessed March 10, 2018
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Note: The candidate's answers have been reproduced here verbatim without edits or corrections by Ballotpedia.
- ↑ Ballotpedia's candidate survey, "Joyce W. Holland's responses," April 8, 2018
- ↑ 8.00 8.01 8.02 8.03 8.04 8.05 8.06 8.07 8.08 8.09 8.10 8.11 8.12 8.13 8.14 8.15 8.16 8.17 8.18 8.19 8.20 8.21 8.22 8.23 8.24 8.25 8.26 8.27 8.28 8.29 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
Current members of the West Virginia House of Delegates
Leadership
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Jimmy Willis (R)
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Bill Flanigan (R)
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Shawn Fluharty (D)
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Jeffrey Stephens (R)
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Charles Sheedy (R)
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Bill Bell (R)
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Trenton Barnhart (R)
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Bob Fehrenbacher (R)
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Vernon Criss (R)
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Scot Heckert (R)
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Dave Foggin (R)
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Erica Moore (R)
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Joe Parsons (R)
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Jonathan Pinson (R)
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Jim Butler (R)
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Kathie Crouse (R)
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Sarah Drennan (R)
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Jarred Cannon (R)
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Daniel Linville (R)
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Evan Worrell (R)
District 24
Patrick Lucas (R)
District 25
Sean Hornbuckle (D)
District 26
Matthew Rohrbach (R)
District 27
Michael Amos (R)
District 28
Ryan Browning (R)
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Henry Dillon (R)
District 30
Jeff Eldridge (R)
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Josh Holstein (R)
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Jordan Bridges (R)
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Mark Dean (R)
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Adam Vance (R)
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S. Green (R)
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Marty Gearheart (R)
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Joe Ellington (R)
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Doug Smith (R)
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Roy Cooper (R)
District 41
Jordan Maynor (R)
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Brandon Steele (R)
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Carl Roop (R)
District 45
Eric Brooks (R)
District 46
Jeff Campbell (R)
District 47
Denny Canterbury (R)
District 48
Tom Clark (R)
District 49
Stanley Adkins (R)
District 50
David Pritt (R)
District 51
Marshall Clay (R)
District 52
Tresa Howell (R)
District 53
Tristan Leavitt (R)
District 54
Mike Pushkin (D)
District 55
JB Akers (R)
District 56
Kayla Young (D)
District 57
Hollis Lewis (D)
District 58
Walter Hall (R)
District 59
Andy Shamblin (R)
District 60
Dana Ferrell (R)
District 61
Dean Jeffries (R)
District 62
Roger Hanshaw (R)
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District 64
Adam Burkhammer (R)
District 65
Carl Martin (R)
District 66
Jonathan Kyle (R)
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District 68
Chris Phillips (R)
District 69
Keith Marple (R)
District 70
Mickey Petitto (R)
District 71
Laura Kimble (R)
District 72
Clay Riley (R)
District 73
Bryan Smith (R)
District 74
Mike DeVault (R)
District 75
Phil Mallow (R)
District 76
Rick Garcia (D)
District 77
Joe Statler (R)
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Eugene Chiarelli (R)
District 79
Evan Hansen (D)
District 80
John Williams (D)
District 81
Anitra Hamilton (D)
District 82
David McCormick (R)
District 83
George Street (R)
District 84
D.R. Jennings (R)
District 85
John Paul Hott (R)
District 86
Bryan Ward (R)
District 87
Gary Howell (R)
District 88
Rick Hillenbrand (R)
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David Cannon (R)
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George Miller (R)
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Ian Masters (R)
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Michael Hite (R)
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Michael Hornby (R)
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Larry Kump (R)
District 95
Charles Horst (R)
District 96
Lisa White (R)
District 97
S. Anders (R)
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Joe Funkhouser (R)
District 99
Wayne Clark (R)
District 100
William Ridenour (R)
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