Harry Keith White[1] (born February 5, 1946, in Huntington, West Virginia) is an American politician and a Democratic member of the West Virginia House of Delegates representing District 21 since January 2003. White served consecutively from January 1997 until January 2003 and non-consecutively from his appointment September 11, 1992, until January 1995 in a District 19 seat. He is 75 years old
Harry Keith White | |
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Member of the West Virginia House of Delegates from the 21st district | |
In office January 2003 – January 5, 2016 | |
Succeeded by | Phyllis White |
In office 1992–2003 | |
Member of the West Virginia House of Delegates from the 19th district | |
In office January 1997 – January 2003 | |
Member of the West Virginia House of Delegates from the 19th district | |
In office September 11, 1992 – January 1995 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Huntington, West Virginia | February 5, 1946
Nationality | American |
Political party | Democratic |
Residence | Gilbert, West Virginia |
Alma mater | Marshall University |
Military service | |
Branch/service | United States Navy Pilot |
Years of service | 1968–1973 |
Rank | Lieutenant |
Education
editWhite earned his BBA from Marshall University.
Elections
edit- 2012 White was challenged in the May 8, 2012, Democratic Primary, winning with 2,622 votes (83.7%),[2] and won the November 6, 2012, General election with 3,816 votes (72.6%) against Republican nominee Roger Stacy.[3]
- Early 1990s Initially appointed to District 19, White was elected in the 1992 Democratic Primary and the November 3, 1992, General election.
- 1996 White and Steven Kominar won the 1996 Democratic Primary and the November 5, 1996, General election.
- 1998 White and Representative Kominar were challenged in the six-way 1998 Democratic Primary where both placed and were unopposed for the November 3, 1998, General election.
- 2000 White and Representative Kominar were challenged in the six-way 2000 Democratic Primary where both placed and were unopposed for the November 7, 2000, General election.
- 2002 Redistricted to District 21, with incumbent Representative Earnie Kuhn redistricted to District 18, White was unopposed for both the 2002 Democratic Primary and the November 5, 2002, General election.
- 2004 White was unopposed for the 2004 Democratic Primary and won the November 2, 2004, General election against Republican nominee James Saunders.
- 2006 White and returning 2004 Republican opponent James Saunders were both unopposed for their 2006 primaries, setting up a rematch; White won the November 7, 2006, General election against Saunders.
- 2008 White was unopposed for both the May 13, 2008, Democratic Primary, winning with 3,478 votes,[4] and the November 4, 2008, General election, winning with 3,461 votes.[5]
- 2010 White was unopposed for both the May 11, 2010, Democratic Primary, winning with 2,323 votes,[6] and the November 2, 2010, General election, winning with 2,593 votes.[7]
References
edit- ^ "Harry White's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved April 8, 2014.
- ^ "Statewide Results Primary Election May 8, 2012 Official Results". Charleston, West Virginia: Secretary of State of West Virginia. Retrieved April 8, 2014.
- ^ "Statewide Results General Election November 6, 2012 Official Results". Charleston, West Virginia: Secretary of State of West Virginia. Retrieved April 8, 2014.
- ^ "Statewide Results Primary Election May 13, 2008 Official Results". Charleston, West Virginia: Secretary of State of West Virginia. Retrieved April 8, 2014.
- ^ "Statewide Results General Election November 4, 2008 Official Results". Charleston, West Virginia: Secretary of State of West Virginia. Retrieved April 8, 2014.
- ^ "Statewide Results Primary Election May 11, 2010 Official Results". Charleston, West Virginia: Secretary of State of West Virginia. Retrieved April 8, 2014.
- ^ "Statewide Results General Election November 2, 2010 Official Results". Charleston, West Virginia: Secretary of State of West Virginia. Retrieved April 8, 2014.
External links
edit- Official page at the West Virginia Legislature
- Profile at Vote Smart
- Harry White at Ballotpedia
- Harry Keith White at OpenSecrets