Richard Browning
Richard Browning (b. November 14, 1952) is a former Democratic member of the West Virginia State Senate, representing District 9 from 2008 to 2012. Browning served in the West Virginia House of Delegates twice. His first term lasted from 1988 to 1996, and his second was from 2000 to 2008.
Browning earned his AB from Marshall University in 1974. He went on to receive his M.A. from West Virginia University in 1984. He then earned his M.A. from West Virginia University College of Graduate Studies in 1989.
Browning has worked as a teacher at Pineville High School from 1975 to 1992. He then became Assistant Principal at Ocean High School in 1992 and worked in this position until 1997. He has worked as Executive Director for Coalfields Expressing Authority since 1997.[1]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Browning served on these committees:
- Confirmations Committee, West Virginia State Senate
- Economic Development Committee, West Virginia State Senate, Chair
- Economic Development Committee, West Virginia State Legislature
- Education Committee, West Virginia State Senate
- Education Committee, West Virginia State Legislature
- Education Accountability Committee, West Virginia State Legislature
- Government Organization Committee, West Virginia State Senate
- Government Organization Committee, West Virginia State Legislature
- Interstate Cooperation Committee, West Virginia State Legislature
- Judiciary Committee, West Virginia State Senate
- Judiciary Committee, West Virginia State Legislature
- Rules Committee, West Virginia State Senate
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Browning served on these committees:
- Economic Development Committee, West Virginia Senate
- Education Committee, West Virginia Senate
- Government Organization Committee, West Virginia Senate
- Health and Human Resources Committee, West Virginia Senate
- Interstate Cooperations Committee, West Virginia Senate
- Judiciary Committee, West Virginia Senate
Elections
2012
Browning ran in the 2012 election for West Virginia State Senate, District 9. Browning was defeated by Daniel Hall in the May 8 primary election.[2][3]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
 Daniel Hall Incumbent |
51% | 5,303 |
| Richard Browning Incumbent | 49% | 5,086 |
| Total Votes | 10,389 | |
2008
On November 4, 2008, Richard Browning ran unopposed in an open seat in the West Virginia State Senate, District 9.[4]
Browning raised $46,025 for his campaign.[5]
| West Virginia State Senate, District 9 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Richard Browning (D)
|
24,227 | 100% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Browning is married to Delores Cook. They have three children; Shea, Joseph, and Maria.
External links
- Biography from the West Virginia Legislature
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000
- Richard Browning on Facebook
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Sen. Browning
- ↑ 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 Election Results
- ↑ 2008 Follow the Money, "2008 campaign contributions," accessed December 29, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
West Virginia State Senate District 9 2008–2012 |
Succeeded by Daniel Hall (D) |
