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John Overington
| John Overington | ||
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| West Virginia House of Delegates District 55 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1985-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 9, 2013 | ||
| Years in position | 27 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $20,000/year | |
| Per diem | $131/day during session | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 1984 | |
| Next election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Washington College, 1969 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | June 5, 1946 | |
| Place of birth | Laurel, MD | |
| Religion | Episcopal | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
Contents |
Overington attended Shepherd College. He went on to receive his BS in Chemistry from Washington College in 1969. He then attended Graduate Studies in Philosophy at George Washington University.
Overington worked as a chemistry teacher for Prince George's County Board of Education from 1969 to 1972. He has also worked in the following positions: Public Relations, Publication Production Supervisor for Harry Kahn Associates, Industrial Relations for Grove Manufacturing, and Weekly Newspaper Editor for the Community Sentinel.[1]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Overington has been appointed to these committees:
- Agriculture Committee, West Virginia House of Delegates
- Constitutional Revision Committee, West Virginia House of Delegates, Chair
- Enrolled Bills Committee, West Virginia House of Delegates
- Judiciary Committee, West Virginia House of Delegates
- Judiciary Committee, West Virginia State Legislature
- Political Subdivisions Committee, West Virginia House of Delegates
- Rule-Making Review Committee, West Virginia State Legislature
- Rules Committee, West Virginia House of Delegates
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Overington served on these committees:
- Agriculture Committee, West Virginia House
- Constitutional Revision Committee, West Virginia House
- Enrolled Bills Committee, West Virginia House
- Judiciary Committee, West Virginia House
- Political Subdivisions Committee, West Virginia House
- Rules Committee, West Virginia House
Elections
2012
Overington is running for re-election in the 2012 election for West Virginia House of Delegates, District 62. Overington ran unopposed in the May 8 primary election and is unchallenged in the general election which takes place on November 6, 2012.[2][3]
2010
Overington was re-elected in the November 2, 2010 general election. He defeated by Democrat Donn Marshall in the general election. He was unopposed in the primary election.[4][5][6]
| West Virginia House of Delegates, District 55 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 John Overington (R)
|
3,648 | 60.56% | ||
| Donn E. Marshall (D) | 2,376 | 39.44% | ||
| West Virginia State Senate, District 55 Republican Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| John Overington (R)
|
652 | 54.47% | ||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, when Overington won re-election to the House of Delegates, he collected $19,207 in donations.[7]
His largest contributors in 2010 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Eastern Panhandle Business Association PAC | $700 |
| West Virginia Automobile & Truck Dealers Association | $600 |
| West Virginia Hospital Association | $600 |
| West Virginia Bankers Association | $600 |
Personal
Overington has a wife, JoAnn.
External links
- Official list of West Virginia's November 2, 2010 candidates
- John Overington's personal website
- West Virginia House of Delegates
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
- John Overington on Facebook
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Overington
- ↑ West Virginia Secretary of State - 2012 Candidate Listing By Office
- ↑ wvmetronews.com - 2012 West Virginia Primary Election Unofficial Results
- ↑ Official WV primary election results
- ↑ Official Primary Results SOS
- ↑ Official General Election Results
- ↑ Follow the Money, Candidate summary, Retrieved July 12, 2011
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