Mary Poling
American politician (born 1946)
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Mary M. Poling (born November 23, 1946) is an American politician who was a Democratic member of the West Virginia House of Delegates representing District 47[2] from January 12, 2013 to 2014. Poling served consecutively from January 2001 until January 2013 in the District 40 seat.
Mary Poling | |
|---|---|
| Member of the West Virginia House of Delegates from the 47th[1] district | |
| In office January 12, 2013 – 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Harold Michael |
| Member of the West Virginia House of Delegates from the 40th district | |
| In office January 2001 – January 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Rick Everson |
| Succeeded by | Tim Armstead |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 23, 1946 |
| Party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | West Virginia University |
Education
Poling earned her BS and MS from West Virginia University.
Elections
- 2012 Redistricted to District 47, and with incumbent Representative Harold Michael retiring, Poling was unopposed for the May 8, 2012, Democratic Primary, winning with 1,971 votes,[3] and won the November 6, 2012, General election with 3,612 votes (54.7%) against Republican nominee John Rose, who was still on the ballot due to a technicality despite having died 7 days earlier while surveying his property for damage caused by Hurricane Sandy.[4][5]
- 2000 When House District 40 Representative Rick Everson left the Legislature and left the seat open, Poling won the three-way 2000 Democratic Primary and won the November 7, 2000, General election against Republican nominee Lonnie Moore, who had run for the seat in 1998.
- 2002 Poling and returning 2000 opponent Lonnie Moore both won their 2002 primaries, setting up a rematch; Poling won the November 5, 2002, General election against Moore.
- 2004 Poling was unopposed for the 2004 Democratic Primary and won November 2, 2004, General election against Republican nominee William Wright.
- 2006 Poling was unopposed for the 2006 Democratic Primary and won the November 7, 2006, General election against Republican nominee Garry Tenney.
- 2008 Poling and returning 2000 and 2002 Republican opponent Lonnie Moore were both unopposed for their May 13, 2008, primaries,[6] setting up their third contest; Poling won the November 4, 2008, General election with 4,767 votes (63.9%) against Moore.[7]
- 2010 Poling and Moore were both unopposed for their May 11, 2010, primaries,[8] setting up their fourth contest; Poling won the November 2, 2010, General election with 3,568 votes (62.3%) against Moore.[9]
