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Walter Duke
| Walter Duke | ||
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| West Virginia House of Delegates District 54 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2011-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 9, 2013 | ||
| Years in position | 1 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $20,000/year | |
| Per diem | $131/day during session | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| First elected | November 2, 2010 | |
| Next election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Shepherd College, 1969 | |
| Master's | West Virginia University, 1985 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | September 18, 1947 | |
| Place of birth | Martinsburg, WV | |
| Religion | United Methodist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
Contents |
Duke earned his BA in Social Studies/Business from Shepherd College in 1969. He went on to receive his MA in History from West Virginia University in 1985.
Duke was a retail manager trainee for Pomeroy's Incorporated in 1969. He then worked as a Management Consultant for Yarger and Associates from 1973 to 1974. From 1969 to 2003, he was a teacher for Berkeley County Schools. [1]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Duke has been appointed to these committees:
- Education Committee, West Virginia House of Delegates, Chair
- Education Committee, West Virginia State Legislature
- Employee Suggestion Award Board Committee, West Virginia State Legislature
- Natural Resources Committee, West Virginia House of Delegates
- Pensions and Retirement Committee, West Virginia House of Delegates
- Pensions and Retirement Committee, West Virginia State Legislature
- Political Subdivisions Committee, West Virginia House of Delegates
- Senior Citizen Issues Committee, West Virginia House of Delegates, Vice Chair
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Duke served on these committees:
- Education Committee, West Virginia House
- Natural Resources Committee, West Virginia House
- Pensions and Retirement Committee, West Virginia House
- Political Subdivisions Committee, West Virginia House
- Senior Citizen Issues Committee, West Virginia House
Elections
2012
Duke is running for re-election in the 2012 election for West Virginia House of Delegates, District 61. Duke ran unopposed in the May 8 primary election and is challenged by Jason Barrett in the general election which takes place on November 6, 2012.[2][3]
2010
Duke was re-elected in the November 2, 2010 general election. He defeated Democrat M. Jason Barrett in the general election. Duke was unopposed in the primary election.[4][5][6]
| West Virginia House of Delegates, District 54 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Walter Duke (R)
|
2,523 | 56.35% | ||
| Michael Barrett (D) | 1,954 | 43.65% | ||
| West Virginia State Senate, District 54 Republican Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Walter Edwin Duke (R)
|
550 | 43.79% | ||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, when Duke won re-election to the House of Delegates, he collected $21,879 in donations.[7]
His largest contributors in 2010 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| West Virginia Appalachian Laborers District Council | $1,000 |
| West Virginia Building & Construction Trades Council | $1,000 |
| Eastern Panhandle Business Association | $700 |
| West Virginia Hospital Association | $600 |
| West Virginia Bankers Association | $600 |
Personal
Duke and his wife, Mary, have two children.
External links
- West Virginia House of Delegates
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Duke
- ↑ 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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