George Ambler Explained

George Ambler
Term Start:2013
Term End:2019
Predecessor:Helen Martin
Successor:Cindy Lavender-Bowe
State Delegate2:West Virginia
District2:42nd
Birth Name:George "Boogie" Preston Ambler
Birth Date:8 March 1950
Birth Place:Alderson, West Virginia
Party:Republican
Spouse:Vicky Ambler
Education:BS, Bluefield State College

George "Boogie" Preston Ambler(born March 8, 1950) is an American politician who served as a Delegate from the 42nd District to the West Virginia House of Delegates between 2013 and 2019. Ambler is a Republican.

Early life, education, and career

Ambler was born in Alderson, West Virginia. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Bluefield State College.[1]

Elections

2012

In his first primary election, Ambler was one of two Republicans, the other being Ray Canterbury, to be sent to the general in a three-way race, receiving 26.22% of the vote.[2]

In a four-way general election, Ambler was elected with Canterbury, receiving 23.17% of the vote.[3]

2014

Like in 2012, Ambler was sent to the general with Canterbury, receiving 44.75% of the vote.[4]

In the general, Ambler was reelected alongside Canterbury, receiving 28.88% of the vote.[5]

2016

In the 2016 primary, Ambler received 44.95% of the vote.[6]

In the general, Ambler received 33.59% of the vote to be elected alongside Democrat Stephen Baldwin.[7]

2018

In 2018, Ambler sought the nomination for West Virginia's 10th Senate district, where the incumbent was not seeking reelection. In the primary, he defeated Republican Dan Hill with 56.45% of the vote.[8]

In the general, Ambler faced fellow 42nd District Delegate Stephen Baldwin and lost with 46.85% of the vote. He left his office as Delegate from the 42nd District thereafter.[9]

Tenure

Committee assignments

2013 session

2015 session

2017 session

Flooding

Ambler was appointed the House Chairman of the newly created Joint Legislative Committee on Flooding in response to the 2016 West Virginia flood[11] and sponsored several pieces of legislation pertaining to flooding in West Virginia.[12]

Candidate Ratings

In 2018, Ambler had a 93% rating from the American Conservative Union and a 76% lifetime rating.[13]

Ambler also had a 84.6% rating from the West Virginia division of the United States Chamber of Commerce in 2018.[14]

In 2016, Ambler had only a 10% rating from the West Virginia chapter of the Sierra Club.[15]

Personal life

Ambler is married to Vicky Ambler and has two children. He is a Methodist.[1]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: George Ambler's Biography . Vote Smart . 17 April 2021 . 2.
  2. Web site: 2012 Primary Election of West Virginia . West Virginia Board of Elections . 17 April 2021 . 1 . April 18, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210418170750/http://services.sos.wv.gov/apps/elections/results/results.aspx?year=2012&eid=8&county=Statewide . dead .
  3. Web site: 2012 General Election of West Virginia . West Virginia Board of Elections . 17 April 2021 . 3 . January 13, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190113063031/http://services.sos.wv.gov/apps/elections/results/results.aspx?year=2012&eid=13&county=Statewide . dead .
  4. Web site: 2016 Primary Election of West Virginia . West Virginia Board of Elections . 17 April 2021 . 4 . January 13, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190113063031/http://services.sos.wv.gov/apps/elections/results/results.aspx?year=2012&eid=13&county=Statewide . dead .
  5. Web site: 2014 General Election of West Virginia . West Virginia Board of Elections . 18 April 2021 . 5 . November 7, 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20171107040731/http://services.sos.wv.gov/apps/elections/results/results.aspx?year=2014&eid=21&county=Statewide . dead .
  6. Web site: 2016 Primary Election of West Virginia . West Virginia Board of Elections . 18 April 2021 . 6 . May 25, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210525020916/http://services.sos.wv.gov/apps/elections/results/results.aspx?year=2016&eid=22&county=Statewide . dead .
  7. Web site: 2016 General Election of West Virginia . West Virginia Board of Elections . 18 April 2021 . 7 . December 25, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20161225112543/http://services.sos.wv.gov/apps/elections/results/results.aspx?year=2016&eid=23&county=Statewide . dead .
  8. Web site: 2018 Primary Election: House of Delegates 42nd District . West Virginia Board of Elections . 18 April 2021 . 8.
  9. Web site: 2018 General Election: House of Delegates 42nd District . West Virginia Board of Elections . 18 April 2021 . 9.
  10. Web site: George Ambler - Ballotpedia . Ballotpedia . 18 April 2021 . 10.
  11. Web site: Hunt . Jared . Delegate Ambler Appointed House Chairman of Joint Legislative Committee on Flooding . West Virginia Legislature . Internet Archive . https://web.archive.org/web/20191130205629/http://www.wvlegislature.gov/News_release/pressrelease.cfm?release=2404 . 18 April 2021 . November 30, 2019 . 11.
  12. Web site: West Virginia Bills Sponsored by George Ambler . Open States . 18 April 2021 . 12.
  13. Web site: 2018 Ratings of West Virginia. American Conservative Union . 18 April 2021 . 13.
  14. Web site: West Virginia 83rd Legislature Scorecard . West Virginia Chamber of Commerce . 18 April 2021 . 14.
  15. Web site: WV Sierra Club Legislative Scorecard 2015 - 2016 . Sierra Club of West Virginia . https://web.archive.org/web/20180429063439/https://www.sierraclub.org/west-virginia/political . 18 April 2021 . April 29, 2018 . 15.

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