Bill Hamilton (West Virginia politician) explained

Bill Hamilton
State Senate:West Virginia
Alongside:John Pitsenbarger
District:11th
Term Start:December 1, 2018
Predecessor:Robert L. Karnes
State Delegate1:West Virginia
District1:45th[1]
Term Start1:January 12, 2013
Term End1:December 1, 2018
Predecessor1:Larry Williams
Successor1:Carl Martin
State Delegate2:West Virginia
District2:39th
Term Start2:January 2003
Term End2:January 2013
Predecessor2:Dale Riggs
Successor2:Ron Walters
Birth Date:14 July 1950
Birth Place:Buckhannon, West Virginia
Nationality:American
Party:Republican
Residence:Buckhannon, West Virginia
Alma Mater:Potomac State College

William David Hamilton (born July 14, 1950 in Buckhannon, West Virginia) is an American politician. He is a member of the West Virginia Senate from the 11th district. He was a member of the West Virginia House of Delegates representing District 45[2] from January 12, 2013 to December 1, 2018. Hamilton served consecutively from January 2003 until January 2013 in the District 39 seat.

Personal life

Hamilton graduated from Buckhannon-Upshur High School and attended Potomac State College. He formerly worked as an insurance agent at Loudin Insurance Agency.[3] [4]

Political career

In 2000, Hamilton ran in the Republican primary for the 39th district of the West Virginia House of Delegates. He was defeated by the incumbent Dale F. Riggs.[5] In 2002, Hamilton ran against Riggs again. He was endorsed by the state chapters of the United Mine Workers and the AFL-CIO,[6] [7] and won with 55% of the vote.[8] Hamilton was unopposed in the general election.[9]

In 2018, Hamilton challenged Robert L. Karnes for his seat in the West Virginia Senate. Karnes opposed unions, supported Right-to-work laws, and stated that teachers' strike earlier in the year "[held] kids hostage".[10] [11] Hamilton defeated Karnes in the primary, with much of his campaign contributions coming from organized labor.

Elections

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bill Hamilton . . . April 4, 2014.
  2. Web site: Bill Hamilton's Biography . . April 4, 2014.
  3. News: Senator Bill Hamilton Named Chairman of Natural Resources Committee . July 30, 2020 . . November 4, 2019.
  4. Bowers . Barbara . June 2002 . Insuring victory . Best's Review . Oldwick . Independent Insurance Agents of America . July 30, 2020 . . ProQuest. subscription.
  5. Web site: 2000 Primary Election . sos.wv.gov . . July 30, 2020.
  6. News: AFL-CIO endorses 93 in May primaries . July 30, 2020 . . May 29, 2000. . ProQuest. subscription.
  7. News: UMW announces primary endorsements . July 30, 2020 . . April 11, 2002. . ProQuest. subscription.
  8. Web site: 2002 Primary Election . sos.wv.gov . . July 30, 2020.
  9. Web site: 2002 General Election . sos.wv.gov . . July 30, 2020.
  10. News: Jilani . Zaid . West Virginia Republican Said Teachers Won't "Have Any Significant Effect" On Elections. Then They Voted Him Out . July 30, 2020 . . May 11, 2018.
  11. News: Zuckerman . Jake . Will WV teachers 'remember in November'? . July 30, 2020 . . May 31, 2018. . ProQuest. subscription.
  12. Web site: Statewide Results Primary Election May 8, 2012 Official Results . . Charleston, West Virginia . April 4, 2014.
  13. Web site: Statewide Results General Election November 6, 2012 Official Results . Secretary of State of West Virginia . Charleston, West Virginia . April 4, 2014.
  14. Web site: Statewide Results Primary Election May 13, 2008 Official Results . Secretary of State of West Virginia . Charleston, West Virginia . April 4, 2014.
  15. Web site: Statewide Results General Election November 4, 2008 Official Results . Secretary of State of West Virginia . Charleston, West Virginia . April 4, 2014.
  16. Web site: Statewide Results Primary Election May 11, 2010 Official Results . Secretary of State of West Virginia . Charleston, West Virginia . April 4, 2014.
  17. Web site: Statewide Results General Election November 2, 2010 Official Results . Secretary of State of West Virginia . Charleston, West Virginia . April 4, 2014.