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Paul Hardesty
Paul Hardesty was a Democratic member of the West Virginia State Senate, representing District 7. He was appointed by Gov. Jim Justice to replace Richard Ojeda (D) on January 18, 2019.[1]
Hardesty announced in September 2019 that he would not seek re-election in 2020.[2]
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Hardesty was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Agriculture Committee
- Senate Interstate Cooperation Committee
- Military Committee
- Natural Resources Committee
- Senate Judiciary Committee
Elections
2020
Paul Hardesty did not file to run for re-election.
Scorecards
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2020
In 2020, the West Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 8 to March 7.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on civil liberties issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on firearms issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues.
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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See also
- State legislative elections, 2018
- West Virginia State Senate elections, 2018
- West Virginia State Senate
- West Virginia State Senate District 7
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Richard Ojeda (D) |
West Virginia State Senate District 7 2019–2020 |
Succeeded by Rupert Phillips Jr. (R) |
