Gregory Tucker
| Gregory A. Tucker | |
|---|---|
| Member of the West Virginia Senate from the 11th district | |
|
In office December 1, 2010 – December 1, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Randy White |
| Succeeded by | Robert L. Karnes |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
August 3, 1957 Montgomery, West Virginia, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Sharon Plymale |
| Children |
Sara E. Acree Daniel Tucker |
| Residence | Summersville, West Virginia, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Capital University (J.D.) |
| Profession | Lawyer |
| Religion | United Methodist Church |
Gregory Alan Tucker (born August 3, 1957) is an American politician and a former Democratic member of the West Virginia Senate, having represented the 11th District from 2010 to 2014.
Education
Tucker earned his BS from West Virginia University and his JD from Capital University Law School.
Elections
- 2010 Tucker challenged District 11 incumbent Senator Randy White and won the May 11, 2010 Democratic Primary with 6,147 votes (55.6%),[1] and won the three-way November 2, 2010 General election with 14,544 votes (54.4%) against Republican nominee Adam Milligan and Libertarian candidate Thomas Thacker.[2]
2006 Tucker initially challenged District 11 incumbent Democratic Senator White in the three-way 2006 Democratic Primary but lost to Senator White, who was re-elected in the November 7, 2006 General election.
References
- ↑ "Statewide Results Primary Election May 11, 2010 Official Results". Charleston, West Virginia: Secretary of State of West Virginia. Retrieved April 9, 2014.
- ↑ "Statewide Results General Election November 2, 2010 Official Results". Charleston, West Virginia: Secretary of State of West Virginia. Retrieved April 9, 2014.
External links
- Official page at the West Virginia Legislature
- Profile at Project Vote Smart
- Gregory Tucker at Ballotpedia
- Gregory A. Tucker at the National Institute on Money in State Politics
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