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Phil Diserio
Phil Diserio (Democratic Party) was a member of the West Virginia House of Delegates, representing District 2. He assumed office in 2016. He left office on December 1, 2022.
Diserio (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the West Virginia House of Delegates to represent District 3. He lost in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Diserio previously served in the West Virginia House of Delegates, representing District 2 from 2012 to 2014.
Biography
Diserio graduated from Steubenville Electrical Joint Apprenticeship in 1978. He has been president of the International Brother of Electrical Workers Local 246 since 2007.[1][2]
Committee assignments
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2021-2022
Diserio was assigned to the following committees:
- Energy and Manufacturing Committee
- House Government Organization Committee, Minority chair
- Workforce Development Committee
2019-2020
Diserio was assigned to the following committees:
- Energy Committee
- Industry and Labor Committee
- House Government Organization Committee, Minority Vice-Chair
- Technology and Infrastructure Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| West Virginia committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Government Organization |
| • Industry and Labor |
| • Roads and Transportation |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Diserio served on the following committees:
| West Virginia committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Energy, Industry and Labor, Vice Chair |
| • Government Organization |
| • Agriculture |
| • Health and Human Resources |
| • Agriculture and Agri-business |
| • Government Organization |
| • Joint Health |
| • Infrastructure |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Diserio served on these committees:
| West Virginia committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business |
| • Government Organization |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
See also: West Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2022
General election
General election for West Virginia House of Delegates District 3
Jimmy Willis defeated incumbent Phil Diserio in the general election for West Virginia House of Delegates District 3 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Jimmy Willis (R) | 54.9 | 2,895 |
 | Phil Diserio (D) | 45.1 | 2,379 | |
| Total votes: 5,274 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 3
Incumbent Phil Diserio advanced from the Democratic primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 3 on May 10, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Phil Diserio | 100.0 | 1,190 |
| Total votes: 1,190 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 3
Jimmy Willis advanced from the Republican primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 3 on May 10, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jimmy Willis | 100.0 | 1,181 |
| Total votes: 1,181 | |||
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2020
See also: West Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2020
General election
General election for West Virginia House of Delegates District 2
Incumbent Phil Diserio defeated Gordon Greer in the general election for West Virginia House of Delegates District 2 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Phil Diserio (D) | 55.7 | 4,146 |
| Gordon Greer (R) | 44.3 | 3,296 | ||
| Total votes: 7,442 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 2
Incumbent Phil Diserio advanced from the Democratic primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 2 on June 9, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Phil Diserio | 100.0 | 2,385 |
| Total votes: 2,385 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 2
Gordon Greer advanced from the Republican primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 2 on June 9, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Gordon Greer | 100.0 | 1,485 | |
| Total votes: 1,485 | |||
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2018
General election
General election for West Virginia House of Delegates District 2
Incumbent Phil Diserio defeated Becky Uhlly and Trevor Barnhart in the general election for West Virginia House of Delegates District 2 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Phil Diserio (D) | 52.3 | 2,971 |
| Becky Uhlly (R) | 39.2 | 2,230 | ||
 | Trevor Barnhart (Independent) | 8.5 | 481 | |
| Total votes: 5,682 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Grace Davis (R)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 2
Incumbent Phil Diserio advanced from the Democratic primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 2 on May 8, 2018.
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 2
Grace Davis advanced from the Republican primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 2 on May 8, 2018.
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2016
Elections for the West Virginia House of Delegates took place in 2016. The primary election took place on May 10, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was January 30, 2016. Incumbent Ryan Weld (R) did not seek re-election.
Phil Diserio defeated Robert Diciccio in the West Virginia House of Delegates District 2 general election.[3][4]
| West Virginia House of Delegates District 2, General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Phil Diserio |
61.03% | 4,191 | |
| Republican | Robert Diciccio | 38.97% | 2,676 | |
| Total Votes | 6,867 | |||
| Source: West Virginia Secretary of State | ||||
Phil Diserio ran unopposed in the West Virginia House of Delegates District 2 Democratic primary.[5][6]
| West Virginia House of Delegates District 2, Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Phil Diserio (unopposed) | |
Robert Diciccio ran unopposed in the West Virginia House of Delegates District 2 Republican primary.[5][6]
| West Virginia House of Delegates District 2, Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Robert Diciccio (unopposed) | |
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. Incumbent Phil Diserio was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Ryan Weld was unopposed in the Republican primary. Weld defeated Diserio in the general election.[7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Ryan Weld |
59.6% | 2,846 | |
| Democratic | Phil Diserio Incumbent | 40.4% | 1,928 | |
| Total Votes | 4,774 | |||
2012
Diserio won re-election in the 2012 election for West Virginia House of Delegates, District 2. Diserio ran unopposed in the May 8 primary election and defeated Lynn Davis (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[8][9][10]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Phil Diserio Incumbent |
52% | 3,440 | |
| Republican | Lynn Davis | 48% | 3,170 | |
| Total Votes | 6,610 | |||
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Phil Diserio did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
Phil Diserio did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
2016
Diserio's campaign website highlighted the following issues:
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Create Jobs & Economic Growth Phil Diserio understands our local economy is top priority. All West Virginia workers deserve job stability and should have the first shot at new jobs from industries that profit from resources within our great state. Look out for Working Families While CEO wages continue to rise, the pay scale for the average worker has not increased and many are even earning less, thereby causing numerous families to struggle. We must reinstate the legislation that helps prevent out-of-state workers from taking West Virginia jobs and guarantee fair pay for public projects. Protect the Rights of Seniors Being raised in Brooke County, we were taught to respect our parents and grandparents. As this aging population grows, our state needs to do everything it can to preserve benefits, services, and care programs for our seniors. Fight for Fair Pay Recent changes in state laws have stripped workers of their right to negotiate with employers. These changes could significantly drive down wages and health benefits. We need to take the necessary actions to ensure safer work environments and better pay. Take on the Drug Epidemic It’s no secret that opioid and drug abuse has hit our region hard. Phil believes we need to increase funding for treatment and rehabilitation programs, make these programs more accessible to individuals in need, and be tougher on those who contribute to this epidemic that is harming our local communities.[11] |
” |
| —Phil Diserio[12] | ||
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2022
In 2022, the West Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 12 to March 12.
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2021
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In 2021, the West Virginia State Legislature was in session from February 10 to April 10.
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2020
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In 2020, the West Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 8 to March 7.
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2019
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In 2019, the West Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 9 through March 9.
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2018
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In 2018, the West Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 10 through March 10.
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2017
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In 2017, the West Virginia State Legislature was in session from February 8 through April 9. The legislature held a special session from May 4 to June 26. The legislature held its second special session from August 1 to September 15.
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2016
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In 2016, the West Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 13 through March 12.
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Personal
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Diserio and his wife, Sandra, have three children.[1]
Recent news
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See also
2022 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 West Virginia House of Delegates, "Phil Diserio (D - Brooke, 02) - Biography," accessed March 17, 2014
- ↑ LinkedIn, "Phillip Diserio," accessed March 17, 2014
- ↑ West Virginia Secretary of State, "Candidate search," accessed November 4, 2016
- ↑ West Virginia Secretary of State, "2016 official general election results," accessed May 3, 2017
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 West Virginia Secretary of State, "Candidate Listing by Office," accessed January 30, 2016
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 West Virginia Secretary of State, "Statewide Results - Primary Election - May 10, 2016," accessed August 2, 2016
- ↑ West Virginia Secretary of State, "Candidate search," 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
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Phil Diserio, "Issues," accessed October 20, 2016
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
West Virginia House of Delegates District 2 2016-2022 |
Succeeded by Mark Zatezalo (R) |
| Preceded by - |
West Virginia House of Delegates District 2 2012-2014 |
Succeeded by - |
