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Kevin Craig (West Virginia)
Kevin J. Craig (b. July 28, 1968) is a former Democratic member of the West Virginia House of Delegates, representing District 16 from 2000 to 2014. Craig did not seek re-election in 2014.
Biography
Craig earned his BBA from the University of Notre Dame in 1991. He went on to receive his MBA from Georgia Southern University in 1996.
He worked as a Market Manager and a Finance Director for Seaboard Coastline Railroad Transportation from 1999 to 2000 and from 1997 to 2003, respectively. From 1996 to 2005, he was a Trainmaster/Terminal Manager/Superintendent for Seaboard Coastline Railroad Transportation. He has been Vice President of Business Development for Natural Resource Partners, Limited Partnership since 2005. Craig served in the United States Army as a Captain from 1991 to 1996.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Craig served on the following committees:
| West Virginia committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Natural Resources, Chair |
| • Pensions and Retirement |
| • Finance |
| • Economic Development |
| • Joint Finance |
| • Infrastructure |
| • Pensions and Retirement |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Craig served on these committees:
| West Virginia committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Economic Development |
| • Education |
| • Joint Education |
| • Infrastructure |
| • Senior Citizen Issues |
| • Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Craig served on these committees:
| West Virginia committee assignments, 2009 |
|---|
| • Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business |
| • Finance |
| • Natural Resources |
| • Roads and Transportation |
Elections
2012
Craig ran for re-election in the 2012 election for West Virginia House of Delegates, District 16. Craig, incumbent Jim Morgan, and Sean Hornbuckle advanced unopposed in the May 8 primary election. He as challenged by incumbent Jim Morgan, Sean Hornbuckle, Mike Davis, and Carol Miller in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[2][3][4]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Kevin Craig Incumbent |
22.9% | 8,866 | |
| Republican | Carol Miller Incumbent |
21.8% | 8,415 | |
| Democratic | Jim Morgan Incumbent |
20.8% | 8,050 | |
| Democratic | Sean Horbuckle | 19% | 7,339 | |
| Republican | Mike Davis | 15.5% | 6,013 | |
| Total Votes | 38,683 | |||
2010
Craig was re-elected to the West Virginia House of Delegates District 15. He was one of six candidates running for the three District 15 Delegate positions on the ballot in the November 2, 2010, general election. He defeated Democrats Wayne Worth and Carl L Eastham in the May 11 primary. His opponents in the general election were incumbent James Morgan, Democrat Matthew James Woelfel, Republican incumbent Carol Miller and Republicans Douglas W. Franklin and Patrick Lucas. Only the three top vote-getters were elected.[5][6][7]
| West Virginia House of Delegates, District 15 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Kevin J. Craig (D)
|
6,886 | 20.59% | ||
| Carol Miller (R)
|
6,601 | 19.74% | ||
| James Morgan (D)
|
6,188 | 18.50% | ||
| Matthew Woelfel (D) | 5,893 | 17.62% | ||
| Patrick Lucas (R) | 4,408 | 13.18% | ||
| Douglas Franklin (R) | 3,471 | 10.38% | ||
| West Virginia State Senate, District 15 Democratic Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Kevin J. Craig (D)
|
2,800 | 21.85% | ||
| James Hanly Morgan (D)
|
2,461 | 19.20% | ||
| Matthew James Woelfel (D)
|
1,944 | 15.17% | ||
| Carl Leon Eastham (D) | 1,546 | 12.06% | ||
| Wayne Bruce Alexander Worth (D) | 673 | 5.25% | ||
2008
In 2008, Craig was re-elected to the West Virginia House District 15. Craig (D) finished with 10,552 votes and was followed by Jim Morgan (D) with 9,387 votes, Carol Miller (R) with 8,163 votes, Carl Eastham (D) with 7,333 votes, Jim Caden (R) with 5,150 votes and Paula Stewart (R) with 4,403 votes.[8] Craig raised $42,985 for his campaign fund.[9]
| West Virginia House District 15 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Kevin Craig (D)
|
10,522 | |||
| Jim Morgan (D)
|
9,387 | |||
| Carol Miller (R)
|
8,163 | |||
| Carl Eastham (D) | 7,333 | |||
| Jim Caden (R) | 5,150 | |||
| Paula Stewart (R) | 4,403 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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2014
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.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on lawsuit-related legislation.
- Legislators are scored by the West Virginia Sierra Club on their votes on the Water Resources Protection Act and its amendments.
Personal
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Craig and his wife, Rebecca L. Melton, have two children.
Recent news
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See also
- West Virginia State Legislature
- West Virginia House of Delegates
- West Virginia House Committees
- West Virginia Joint Committees
- West Virginia state legislative districts
External links
- Kevin Craig's personal website
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Rep. Craig," accessed April 30, 2014
- ↑ 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, "Statewide Results - General Election - November 2, 2010," accessed February 11, 2014
- ↑ West Virginia Secretary of State, "Statewide Results - Primary Election - May 11, 2010," accessed February 11, 2014
- ↑ West Virginia Secretary of State, "Election Results," accessed April 30, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "West Virginia House election results," accessed April 30, 2014
- ↑ 'Follow the Money, "2008 contributions," accessed April 30, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
West Virginia House of Delegates District 16 2000-2014 |
Succeeded by Sean Hornbuckle (D) |
