Larry Edgell
Larry John Edgell (b. November 16, 1946) is a former Democratic member of the West Virginia State Senate, representing District 2 from 1998 to 2014.
Edgell was named as State Senate President Pro Tempore in January 2013, serving until the end of his tenure. He previously served as Majority Whip.[1]
Edgell served as a member on the New Martinsville City Council from 1966 to 1970.
Biography
Edgell earned his B.A. from Fairmont State College. He went on to earn his M.A. from Salem Teikyo University. His professional experience includes working as an educator. Edgell has served in the United States Navy.[2]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Edgell served on the following committees:
| West Virginia committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Natural Resources, Vice Chair |
| • Children and Poverty, Vice Chair |
| • Enrolled Bills |
| • Education |
| • Finance |
| • Rules |
| • Military |
| • Pensions |
| • Children, Juveniles and Other Issues, Chair |
| • Finance and Administration |
| • Education |
| • Education Accountability |
| • Finance |
| • Pensions and Retirement |
| • Veterans' Affairs |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Edgell served on these committees:
| West Virginia committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Children, Juveniles and Other Issues |
| • Confirmations, Chair |
| • Education |
| • Joint Education |
| • Education Accountability |
| • Finance |
| • Joint Finance |
| • Labor |
| • Military |
| • Natural Resources |
| • Pensions, Vice Chair |
| • Pensions and Retirement |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Edgell served on these committees:
| West Virginia committee assignments, 2009 |
|---|
| • Education |
| • Finance |
| • Military |
| • Natural Resources |
| • Pensions |
Elections
2014
Elections for the West Virginia State Senate 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. Incumbent Larry Edgell was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Kent Leonhardt was unopposed in the Republican primary. Leonhardt defeated Edgell and Jeffrey Jarrell (Constitution) in the general election.[3][4]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Ken Leonhardt |
50% | 13,034 | |
| Democratic | Larry John Edgell Incumbent | 47.4% | 12,358 | |
| Constitution | Jeffrey Jarrell | 2.6% | 681 | |
| Total Votes | 26,073 | |||
2010
Larry Edgell ran unopposed for re-election to the West Virginia State Senate, District 2 in the November 2, 2010, general election. He also ran unopposed in the primary.[5][6]
| West Virginia State Senate, District 2 Democratic Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Larry Edgell (D)
|
9,486 | 100% | ||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Larry Edgell won re-election to the West Virginia State Senate, District 2.[7]
Edgell raised $55,696 for his campaign, while Wayne Weber raised $11,706.[8][9]
| West Virginia State Senate, District 2 (2010) General Election | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Larry Edgell (D)
|
19,885 | 100% | ||
| West Virginia Senate, District 2 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Larry Edgell (D)
|
17,009 | |||
| Wayne Weber | 9,184 | |||
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Personal
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Edgell and his wife, Cecilia Herrick, have two children. Edgell lives in New Martinsville.[2][10]
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2014
In 2014, the West Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 8 through March 10.
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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
- Larry Edgell on Facebook
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions via Follow the Money: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 1998
Footnotes
- ↑ WVVA, "Few leadership changes for W.Va. Legislature," January 21, 2013
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Project Vote Smart, "Sen. Edgell Biography," accessed March 8, 2014
- ↑ West Virginia Secretary of State, "Official primary candidate list," accessed February 7, 2014
- ↑ West Virginia Secretary of State, "Official primary election results," accessed June 18, 2014
- ↑ West Virginia Secretary of State, "Official list of 2010 candidates," accessed March 8, 2014
- ↑ West Virginia Secretary of State, "Official Primary Results," accessed March 8, 2014
- ↑ West Virginia Secretary of State, "Official Returns for the 2006 Election," accessed March 8, 2014
- ↑ followthemoney.org, "2006 contributions," accessed March 8, 2014
- ↑ West Virginia Secretary of State, "General Election results," accessed March 8, 2014
- ↑ Medical Association of Georgia, "Larry Edgell," accessed March 8, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
West Virginia State Senate District 2 1998–2014 |
Succeeded by Kent Leonhardt (R) |
