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Stanley Shaver
Stanley Shaver (b. September 8, 1948) was a 2014 Democratic candidate for District 14 of the West Virginia State Senate.[1]
Shaver served in the West Virginia House of Delegates, representing District 46 from 2001 to 2005 and from 2007 to December 1, 2012.
Biography
Shaver earned his B.S. in Physical Education/Social Studies from Alderson-Brouddus College in 1970, his M.S. in Secondary Education from Troy State University in 1975 and his M.A. in education leadership from West Virginia University in 1999. His professional experience includes working as a coach/teacher at Newburg High School from 1970 to 1973 and at Central Preston Junior High School from 1977 to 1991, teacher/principal at Central Preston Junior High School/Fellowsville Elementary School from 1991 to 2005, principal at Fellowsville Elementary Exemplary School from 2002 to 2003 and from 2005 to 2006 and instructor at the Wild Turkey Hunter and Clinic for the National Rifle Association. He served in the United States Army from 1970 to 1973.[2]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Shaver served on these committees:
- Banking and Insurance Committee, West Virginia House of Delegates
- Education Committee, West Virginia House of Delegates
- Education Committee, West Virginia State Legislature
- Employee Suggestion Award Board Committee, West Virginia State Legislature, Chair
- Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business Committee, West Virginia House of Delegates, Vice Chair
- Natural Resources Committee, West Virginia House of Delegates
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Shaver served on these committees:
- Banking and Insurance Committee, West Virginia House
- Education Committee, West Virginia House
- Energy, Industry & Labor/ Economic Development & Small Business Committee, West Virginia House
- Natural Resources Committee, West Virginia House
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. Stanley Shaver was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while incumbent David Sypolt was unopposed in the Republican primary. Sypolt defeated Shaver in the general election.[1][3]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Dave Sypolt Incumbent |
65.4% | 15,953 | |
| Democratic | Stan Shaver | 34.6% | 8,456 | |
| Total Votes | 24,409 | |||
2012
Shaver ran for re-election in the 2012 election for West Virginia House of Delegates, District 53. Shaver ran unopposed in the May 8 primary election and was defeated by Randy E. Smith in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[4][5][6]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Randy Smith |
57.5% | 4,059 | |
| Democratic | Stan Shaver Incumbent | 42.5% | 2,994 | |
| Total Votes | 7,053 | |||
2010
Shaver was re-elected to the West Virginia House of Delegates in District 46 on the ballot in the November 2, 2010, general election. He defeated Republican Debbie Stevens.[7][8][9]
| West Virginia House of Delegates, District 46 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Stanley Shaver (D)
|
3,171 | 50.43% | ||
| Deborah Stevens (R) | 3,117 | 49.57% | ||
| West Virginia House of Delegates, District 46 Democratic Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Stanley Earl Shaver (D)
|
1,961 | 60.64% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Shaver and his wife, Thelma, have two children.[2]
Recent news
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See also
- West Virginia State Senate elections, 2014
- West Virginia State Legislature
- West Virginia State Senate
- West Virginia State Senate District 14
External links
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Stanley Shaver on LinkedIn
- Campaign Contributions via Follow the Money: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 West Virginia Secretary of State, "Official primary candidate list," accessed February 7, 2014
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed March 13, 2014
- ↑ West Virginia Secretary of State, "Official primary election results," accessed June 18, 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
- ↑ Secretary of State, "Official General Election Results," accessed March 13, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
West Virginia House of Representatives District 46 2006–2012 |
Succeeded by NA |
