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

• 2012 Redistricted to District 45, and with District 45 incumbent Larry Williams redistricted to District 52, Hamilton was unopposed for both the May 8, 2012 Republican Primary, winning with 2,490 votes,^[12] and the November 6, 2012 General election, winning with 5,669 votes.^[13]
• 2000 Hamilton challenged District 39 incumbent Representative Dale Riggs in the 2000 Republican Primary but lost to Representative Riggs, who was re-elected in the November 7, 2000 General election.
• 2002 Hamilton challenged Representative Riggs again in the 2002 Republican Primary and won, and was unopposed for the November 5, 2002 General election.
• 2004 Hamilton was unopposed for the 2004 Republican Primary and won the November 2, 2004 General election against Democratic nominee Teresa Khan.
• 2006 Hamilton was unopposed for the 2006 Republican Primary and won the November 7, 2006 General election against Democratic nominee Ryan Thorn.
• 2008 Hamilton was challenged in the May 13, 2008 Republican Primary but won with 2,233 votes (80.9%),^[14] and was unopposed for the November 4, 2008 General election, winning with 6,285 votes.^[15]
• 2010 Hamilton was challenged in the three-way May 11, 2010 Republican Primary but won with 1,386 votes (62.9%),^[16] and was unopposed for the November 2, 2010 General election, winning with 4,765 votes.^[17]

External links

• Official page at the West Virginia Legislature
  • William Hamilton at Ballotpedia
• Bill Hamilton at the National Institute on Money in State Politics

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.