Brady Ralph Paxton (born January 21, 1947, in Bancroft, West Virginia) is an American politician and a Democratic member of the West Virginia House of Delegates representing District 13[2] since his April 22, 1999 appointment to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Representative Gary Tillis. Paxton served non-consecutively from January 1993 until January 1995.
Brady Paxton | |
|---|---|
| Member of the West Virginia House of Delegates from the 13th[1] district | |
| Assumed office April 22, 1999 | |
| Preceded by | Gary Tillis |
| Member of the West Virginia House of Delegates from the 29th district | |
| In office January 1993 – January 1995 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 21, 1947 Bancroft, West Virginia |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Poca, West Virginia |
| Alma mater | West Virginia State College |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
Education
editPaxton earned his BS from West Virginia State College (now West Virginia State University).
Elections
edit- 2012 Paxton and appointed Representative Helen Martin were unopposed for the May 8, 2012 Democratic Primary where Paxton placed first with 2,764 votes (57.0%).[3] Paxton placed first in the four-way two-position November 6, 2012 General election with 6,663 votes (27.8%) ahead of Republican nominee Scott Cadle, returning 2008 and 2010 Republican nominee Brian Scott, and unseated Representative Martin.[4]
- 1994 Paxton was initially elected in the 1994 Democratic Primary and the November 8, 1994 General election.
- 2000 Paxton placed in the three-way 2000 Democratic Primary and was elected in the four-way two-position November 7, 2000 General election alongside fellow Democratic nominee Dale Martin against Republican nominees Charlie Bonnett and Jack McLane.
- 2002 Paxton and Representative Martin were challenged in the three-way 2002 Democratic Primary and were re-elected in the three-way two-position November 5, 2002 General election against returning Republican 2000 opponent Jack McLane.
- 2004 Paxton and Representative Martin were challenged in the five-way 2004 Democratic Primary and were re-elected in the four-way two-position November 2, 2004 General election against Republican nominee Christopher Wood and returning 2000 and 2002 Republican opponent Jack McLane.
- 2006 Paxton and Representative Martin were challenged in the three-way 2006 Democratic Primary and were re-elected in the three-way two-position November 7, 2006 General election against Republican nominee Penny Dick.
- 2008 Paxton placed first in the three-way May 13, 2008 Democratic Primary with 3,886 votes (38.6%),[5] and placed first in the four-way two-position November 4, 2008 General election with 8,369 votes (22.9%) ahead of incumbent Representative Martin (D) and Republican nominees James McCormick and Brian Scott.[6]
- 2010 Paxton and Representative Martin were unopposed for the May 11, 2010 Democratic Primary where Paxton placed first with 1,995 votes (52.7%),[7] and placed first in the three-way two-position November 2, 2010 General election with 6,175 votes (35.0%) ahead of incumbent Martin (D) and returning 2008 Republican challenger Brian Scott;[8] Representative Martin died during the session and his wife was appointed to finish the term.
References
edit- ^ "Brady Paxton". Charleston, West Virginia: West Virginia Legislature. Retrieved April 7, 2014.
- ^ "Brady Paxton's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved April 7, 2014.
- ^ "Statewide Results Primary Election May 8, 2012 Official Results". Charleston, West Virginia: Secretary of State of West Virginia. Retrieved April 7, 2014.
- ^ "Statewide Results General Election November 6, 2012 Official Results". Charleston, West Virginia: Secretary of State of West Virginia. Retrieved April 7, 2014.
- ^ "Statewide Results Primary Election May 13, 2008 Official Results". Charleston, West Virginia: Secretary of State of West Virginia. Retrieved April 7, 2014.
- ^ "Statewide Results General Election November 4, 2008 Official Results". Charleston, West Virginia: Secretary of State of West Virginia. Retrieved April 7, 2014.
- ^ "Statewide Results Primary Election May 11, 2010 Official Results". Charleston, West Virginia: Secretary of State of West Virginia. Retrieved April 7, 2014.
- ^ "Statewide Results General Election November 2, 2010 Official Results". Charleston, West Virginia: Secretary of State of West Virginia. Retrieved April 7, 2014.
External links
edit- Official page at the West Virginia Legislature
- Profile at Vote Smart
- Brady Paxton at Ballotpedia
- Brady Paxton at OpenSecrets
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