Mike Steadham

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Mike Steadham

Republican Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

May 10, 2022

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Birthplace

Sutton, W.Va.

Religion

Christian

Profession

Businessman

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Mike Steadham (Republican Party) ran for election to the West Virginia State Senate to represent District 10. He lost in the Republican primary on May 10, 2022.

Steadham completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Mike Steadham was born in Sutton, West Virginia. He attended school at Concord University. His career experience includes working as a businessman and councilman.

Elections

2022

See also: West Virginia State Senate elections, 2022

General election

General election for West Virginia State Senate District 10

Vince Deeds defeated incumbent Stephen Baldwin and Aaron Ransom in the general election for West Virginia State Senate District 10 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Vince Deeds (R)	58.7	18,954
		Stephen Baldwin (D)	37.9	12,250
		Aaron Ransom (Independent)	3.4	1,085

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 32,289
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Harry Forbes (Independent)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for West Virginia State Senate District 10

Incumbent Stephen Baldwin advanced from the Democratic primary for West Virginia State Senate District 10 on May 10, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Stephen Baldwin	100.0	6,210

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for West Virginia State Senate District 10

Vince Deeds defeated Mike Steadham and Thomas Perkins in the Republican primary for West Virginia State Senate District 10 on May 10, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Vince Deeds	48.9	4,964
		Mike Steadham	42.0	4,265
		Thomas Perkins	9.2	931

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 10,160
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Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Mike Steadham completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Steadham's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Michael Lee Steadham was born on November 1, 1953 in Sutton, WV. He was raised by his coal miner, Baptist minister grandfather and grandmother in Morris, WV (between Birch River and Dille). He is a lifelong Nicholas County resident with a 30 year career as a commercial real estate developer and business owner. Mr. Steadham began his initial career path as a senior in high school at the Kroger in Summersville. After graduating from high school, Mr. Steadham attended Concord University. Prior to retiring from Kroger after a 20 year career he began his first business, Super Service Food Stores, Inc. Over the next 30 years, he owned and operated many additional businesses in West Virginia, including Sleep Inn, Damon’s Restaurant, Citgo, Exxon, Chevron, Plateau Outdoor Advertising, Image Outdoor Advertising and Image Outdoor Advertising II.

Mr. Steadham is committed to public service and has been on the Summersville City Council for 19 years and has served on the Board of Directors for the Four County Economic Development Authority as Vice President and Chair of Finance; the Summersville Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, Summersville Regional Medical Center Board of Trustees and the Summersville Forestry Council.

Mr. Steadham is a member of the Summersville Baptist Church. He and his wife, Sheila a Registered Nurse, live in Summersville where he actively supports myriad civic organizations and enjoys spending time hunting, boating, reading and traveling.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Pro Life, Pro lower taxes, Pro Youth - lets keep our children here in West Virginia
• Pro Gun, Pro law enforcers, Pro first responders, Pro Seniors, Pro teachers
• Pro Trump - lets keep Biden out of our business and out of our West Virginia way of life

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

My priorities are Public Water, Broadband, Education, Road Repairs - Infrastructure

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I grew up with my grandparents, I looked up to them with life values. Politically - President Ronald Reagan, his very positive, courageous and smart. I am pro tax cut and tighten money supply in order to reduce inflation.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

hardworking, dedication, selflessness, patriotism, self-discipline

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

dedication, handworker, visionary, committed to public service

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Passing bills, setting levels for state spending, raising and lowering taxes, voting to uphold or override gubernatorial vetoes

What legacy would you like to leave?

That it's always good to give and serve.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

I worked in Kroger Grocery for 20 years

What is your favorite book? Why?

World War II books/shows. My father is on the Navy most of his life. I don't know if there's a significance, but I was fascinated with historical events related to war. My salute to all armed men out there for all of their sacrifices.

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

I was raised wonderfully by my grandparents, but I still wonder how it is to be raised by biological parents.

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature?

Maintaining legislative relations between the governor and state legislature is important to accomplish their policy objectives and plans for the state. It needs members who care about its well-being and that who engage in institution-building activities.

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

As we all know because of the pandemic, our state still facing low labor force. Better infrastructure is needed so we can start attracting businesses to come to West Virginia.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

Yes. Experienced legislators knew more what their district needs and already develop a trusting relationship among their constituents/colleagues with their judgement and that will make it easier to pass a bill.

Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?

No

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

I believe compromise is necessary for policy making. Every person often has different views/opinions on issues and to compromise is to be able to come up to a certain level of agreement often involving variations from an original goal.

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Current members of the West Virginia State Senate

Leadership

Senate President:Randy Smith

Majority Leader:Patrick Martin

Minority Leader:Mike Woelfel

Senators

District 1

Laura Wakim Chapman (R)

Ryan Weld (R)

District 2

Charles Clements (R)

Christopher Rose (R)

District 3

Mike Azinger (R)

Donna Boley (R)

District 4

Amy Grady (R)

Eric Tarr (R)

District 5

Scott Fuller (R)

Mike Woelfel (D)

District 6

Craig Hart (R)

Mark Maynard (R)

District 7

Rupie Phillips (R)

District 8

T. Kevan Bartlett (R)

Glenn Jeffries (R)

District 9

Brian Helton (R)

Rollan Roberts (R)

District 10

Vince Deeds (R)

Jack Woodrum (R)

District 11

William Hamilton (R)

Robbie Morris (R)

District 12

Patrick Martin (R)

Ben Queen (R)

District 13

Joey Garcia (D)

Mike Oliverio (R)

District 14

Randy Smith (R)

Jay Taylor (R)

District 15

Darren Thorne (R)

Tom Willis (R)

District 16

Jason Barrett (R)

Patricia Rucker (R)

District 17

Anne Charnock (R)

Tom Takubo (R)

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Democratic Party (2)