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Walter Duke
Walter Duke (b. September 18, 1947) is a former Republican member of the West Virginia House of Delegates, representing District 61 from 2014 to 2016.
Duke did not seek re-election to the West Virginia House of Delegates in 2016.
Duke served in the House previously, representing District 54 from 2002 to 2012.
Biography
Duke earned his B.A. in social studies and business from Shepherd College in 1969 and his M.A. in history from West Virginia University in 1985. His professional experience includes working as a retail manager trainee for Pomeroy's Incorporated in 1969, a management consultant for Yarger and Associates from 1973 to 1974, and a teacher for Berkeley County Schools from 1969 to 2003.[1]
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Duke served on the following committees:
| West Virginia committee assignments, 2015 |
|---|
| • Education, Vice-Chair |
| • Political Subdivisions |
| • Senior Citizen Issues |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Duke served on these committees:
- Education Committee, West Virginia House of Delegates, Chair
- Education Committee, West Virginia State Legislature
- Employee Suggestion Award Board Committee, West Virginia State Legislature
- Natural Resources Committee, West Virginia House of Delegates
- Pensions and Retirement Committee, West Virginia House of Delegates
- Pensions and Retirement Committee, West Virginia State Legislature
- Political Subdivisions Committee, West Virginia House of Delegates
- Senior Citizen Issues Committee, West Virginia House of Delegates, Vice Chair
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Duke served on these committees:
- Education Committee, West Virginia House
- Natural Resources Committee, West Virginia House
- Pensions and Retirement Committee, West Virginia House
- Political Subdivisions Committee, West Virginia House
- Senior Citizen Issues Committee, West Virginia House
Sponsored legislation
The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.
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. Incumbent Walter Duke (R) did not seek re-election.
Jason Barrett defeated Travis Bishop in the West Virginia House of Delegates District 61 general election.[2][3]
| West Virginia House of Delegates District 61, General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Jason Barrett |
51.49% | 3,345 | |
| Republican | Travis Bishop | 48.51% | 3,151 | |
| Total Votes | 6,496 | |||
| Source: West Virginia Secretary of State | ||||
Jason Barrett ran unopposed in the West Virginia House of Delegates District 61 Democratic primary.[4][5]
| West Virginia House of Delegates District 61, Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Jason Barrett (unopposed) | |
Travis Bishop defeated Douglas Hardy in the West Virginia House of Delegates District 61 Republican primary.[4][5]
| West Virginia House of Delegates District 61, Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Travis Bishop |
57.53% | 894 | |
| Republican | Douglas Hardy | 42.47% | 660 | |
| Total Votes | 1,554 | |||
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 Jason Barrett was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Walter Duke was unopposed in the Republican primary. Duke defeated Barrett in the general election.[6]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Walter Duke |
54.7% | 1,968 | |
| Democratic | Jason Barrett Incumbent | 45.3% | 1,629 | |
| Total Votes | 3,597 | |||
2012
Duke ran for re-election in the 2012 election for West Virginia House of Delegates, District 61. Duke ran unopposed in the May 8 primary election and was defeated by Jason Barrett in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[7][8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Jason Barrett |
52.7% | 3,270 | |
| Republican | Walter Duke Incumbent | 47.3% | 2,936 | |
| Total Votes | 6,206 | |||
2010
Duke was re-elected in the November 2, 2010 general election. He defeated Democrat M. Jason Barrett in the general election. Duke was unopposed in the primary election.[10][11][12]
| West Virginia House of Delegates, District 54 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Walter Duke (R)
|
2,523 | 56.35% | ||
| Michael Barrett (D) | 1,954 | 43.65% | ||
| West Virginia House of Delegates, District 54 Republican Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Walter Edwin Duke (R)
|
550 | 43.79% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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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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Personal
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Duke and his wife, Mary, have two children.
Recent news
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See also
- West Virginia State Legislature
- West Virginia state legislative districts
- West Virginia House of Delegates
- West Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2014
- West Virginia House Committees
- West Virginia Joint Committees
External links
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Profile from Open States
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
- West Virginia State Legislature
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Duke
- ↑ 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
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 West Virginia Secretary of State, "Candidate Listing by Office," accessed January 30, 2016
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 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
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Official General Election Results
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Jason Barrett (D) |
West Virginia House of Delegates District 61 2015-2016 |
Succeeded by Jason Barrett (D) |
| Preceded by - |
West Virginia House of Delegates District 54 2002–2012 |
Succeeded by - |
