Douglas Facemire

Douglas Facemire

Democratic Party

Prior offices

West Virginia State Senate District 12

Successor: Patrick Martin

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Elections and appointments

Last election

November 3, 2020

Education

High school

Braxton County High School

Personal

Religion

Christian: Baptist

Douglas Facemire (Democratic Party) was a member of the West Virginia State Senate, representing District 12. He assumed office in 2008. He left office on December 1, 2020.

Facemire (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the West Virginia State Senate to represent District 12. He lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.

Biography

Douglas Facemire graduated from Braxton County High School. As of the 2018 election, Facemire owned a grocery store chain and served as a co-chair of the Braxton County Democratic Executive Committee.

Committee assignments

2019-2020

Facemire was assigned to the following committees:

• Senate Banking and Insurance Committee
• Energy, Industry and Mining Committee
• Senate Government Organization Committee
• Senate Finance Committee
• Military Committee
• Natural Resources Committee

2017 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:

2015 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Facemire served on the following committees:

2013-2014

At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Facemire served on the following committees:

2011-2012

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Facemire served on these committees:

2009-2010

In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Facemire served on these committees:

Sponsored legislation

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Elections

2020

See also: West Virginia State Senate elections, 2020

General election

General election for West Virginia State Senate District 12

Patrick Martin defeated incumbent Douglas Facemire in the general election for West Virginia State Senate District 12 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Patrick Martin (R)	56.9	26,176
		Douglas Facemire (D)	43.1	19,818

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 45,994
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for West Virginia State Senate District 12

Incumbent Douglas Facemire advanced from the Democratic primary for West Virginia State Senate District 12 on June 9, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Douglas Facemire	100.0	11,948

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for West Virginia State Senate District 12

Patrick Martin defeated Derrick Love in the Republican primary for West Virginia State Senate District 12 on June 9, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Patrick Martin	75.4	8,490
	Submit photo	Derrick Love	24.6	2,774

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 11,264
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2016

See also: West Virginia State Senate elections, 2016

Elections for the West Virginia State Senate 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 Doug Facemire defeated Franklin Cornette in the West Virginia State Senate District 12 general election.

West Virginia State Senate District 12, General Election, 2016
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Doug Facemire Incumbent	50.13%	21,295
	Republican	Franklin Cornette	49.87%	21,188
Total Votes				42,483
Source: West Virginia Secretary of State

Incumbent Doug Facemire ran unopposed in the West Virginia State Senate District 12 Democratic primary.

West Virginia State Senate District 12, Democratic Primary, 2016
Party		Candidate
	Democratic	Doug Facemire Incumbent (unopposed)

Franklin Cornette defeated Derrick Love in the West Virginia State Senate District 12 Republican primary.

West Virginia State Senate District 12, Republican Primary, 2016
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Franklin Cornette	54.23%	5,442
	Republican	Derrick Love	45.77%	4,593
Total Votes				10,035

2012

See also: West Virginia State Senate elections, 2012

Facemire ran in the 2012 election for West Virginia State Senate, District 12. Facemire ran unopposed in the May 8 primary election and was unchallenged in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.

2008

On November 4, 2008, Douglas Facemire was elected to the West Virginia State Senate, District 12. He ran unopposed.

Facemire raised $142,296 for his campaign.

West Virginia State Senate, District (2008)
Candidates		Votes	Percent
Douglas Facemire (D)		34,203	100%

Campaign themes

2020

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Campaign finance summary

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Douglas Facemire campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2020	West Virginia State Senate District 12	Lost general	$193,150	N/A**
2016	West Virginia State Senate, District 12	Won	$49,800	N/A**
2012	West Virginia State Senate, District 12	Won	$60,856	N/A**
2008	West Virginia State Senate, District 12	Won	$142,296	N/A**
Grand total			$446,102	N/A**
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

Personal

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Facemire and his wife Tammy Gregory have three children; Corey, Kayla, Jessie.

Scorecards

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2020

In 2020, the West Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 8 to March 7.

• ACLU West Virginia

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• The American Conservative Union

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• West Virginia Citizen's Defense League

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• West Virginia Sierra Club

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2019

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In 2019, the West Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 9 through March 9. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. West Virginia Chamber of Commerce Legislators are scored on their votes on business issues.

2018

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In 2018, the West Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 10 through March 10. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. West Virginia Chamber of Commerce Legislators are scored on their votes on business issues. West Virginia Citizen's Defense League Legislators are scored on their votes on firearms issues.

2017

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In 2017, the West Virginia State Legislature was in session from February 8 through April 9. The legislature held a special session from May 4 to June 26. The legislature held its second special session from August 1 to September 15. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. West Virginia Chamber of Commerce Legislators are scored on their votes on business issues.

2016

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In 2016, the West Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 13 through March 12. The American Conservative Union 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. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. West Virginia Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse Legislators are scored on their votes on lawsuit-related legislation.

2014

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In 2014, the West Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 8 through March 10. Regenerate WV - House only Legislators are scored on their votes for or against Regenerate WV's position. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. West Virginia Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse Legislators are scored on their votes on lawsuit-related legislation. West Virginia Sierra Club Legislators are scored by the West Virginia Sierra Club on their votes on the Water Resources Protection Act and its amendments.

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Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by '	West Virginia State Senate District 12 2008–2020	Succeeded by Patrick Martin

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Current members of the West Virginia State Senate

Leadership

Senate President:Randy Smith

Majority Leader:Patrick Martin

Minority Leader:Mike Woelfel

Senators

District 1

Laura Wakim Chapman (R)

Ryan Weld (R)

District 2

Charles Clements (R)

Christopher Rose (R)

District 3

Mike Azinger (R)

Donna Boley (R)

District 4

Amy Grady (R)

Eric Tarr (R)

District 5

Scott Fuller (R)

Mike Woelfel (D)

District 6

Craig Hart (R)

Mark Maynard (R)

District 7

Rupie Phillips (R)

Mike Stuart (R)

District 8

T. Kevan Bartlett (R)

Glenn Jeffries (R)

District 9

Brian Helton (R)

Rollan Roberts (R)

District 10

Vince Deeds (R)

Jack Woodrum (R)

District 11

William Hamilton (R)

Robbie Morris (R)

District 12

Patrick Martin (R)

Ben Queen (R)

District 13

Joey Garcia (D)

Mike Oliverio (R)

District 14

Randy Smith (R)

Jay Taylor (R)

District 15

Darren Thorne (R)

Tom Willis (R)

District 16

Jason Barrett (R)

Patricia Rucker (R)

District 17

Anne Charnock (R)

Tom Takubo (R)

Republican Party (32)

Democratic Party (2)