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Steven Shaffer
Steven Shaffer (b. March 20, 1928) is a former Democratic member of the West Virginia House of Delegates, representing District 52. He was first appointed to the chamber on April 30, 2015, to replace Larry Williams (D), who retired.[1] He was sworn in on May 5, 2015.[2]
He was a 2010 Democratic candidate for District 14 of the West Virginia State Senate. The primary election was on May 11, 2010, and the general election was on November 2, 2010.
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Elections
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.
Terri Funk Sypolt defeated incumbent Steven Shaffer and John Bartlett in the West Virginia House of Delegates District 52 general election.[3][4]
| West Virginia House of Delegates District 52, General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Terri Funk Sypolt |
54.91% | 3,609 | |
| Democratic | Steven Shaffer Incumbent | 40.46% | 2,659 | |
| Constitution | John Bartlett | 4.63% | 304 | |
| Total Votes | 6,572 | |||
| Source: West Virginia Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent Steven Shaffer ran unopposed in the West Virginia House of Delegates District 52 Democratic primary.[5][6]
| West Virginia House of Delegates District 52, Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Steven Shaffer Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Terri Funk Sypolt ran unopposed in the West Virginia House of Delegates District 52 Republican primary.[5][6]
| West Virginia House of Delegates District 52, Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Terri Funk Sypolt (unopposed) | |
2010
Shaffer was defeated by Republican incumbent David Sypolt in the November 2 general election. Shaffer had defeated Democratic opponents Adam Keplinger and Glynis Board in the May ll primary election.[7][8]
| West Virginia State Senate, District 14 Democratic Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Steven L. Shaffer (D)
|
5,321 | 30.66% | ||
| Adam Seth Keplinger (D) | 2,377 | 13.70% | ||
| Glynis Louise Board (D) | 1,921 | 11.07% | ||
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2016
In 2016, the West Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 13 through March 12.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
2015
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In 2015, the West Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 14 through March 14.
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Recent news
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See also
- West Virginia State Legislature
- West Virginia House of Representatives
- West Virginia state legislative districts
- West Virginia House Committees
- West Virginia Joint Committees
External links
- Profile from the West Virginia House of Delegates
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
Footnotes
- ↑ statejournal.com, "Gov. Tomblin appoints Steven Shaffer to fill Larry Williams vacancy in WV Legislature," accessed April 30, 2015
- ↑ theet.com, "Steven Shaffer to replace former Delegate Larry Williams," accessed May 5, 2015
- ↑ 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, "2010 Official General election results," accessed December 18, 2013
- ↑ West Virginia Secretary of State, "Official Primary Results SOS," accessed December 18, 2013
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Larry Williams (D) |
West Virginia House of Delegates District 52 2015-2016 |
Succeeded by Terri Funk Sypolt (R) |
