Robert L. Karnes
Robert Lee Karnes is a Republican former member of the West Virginia Senate,[1][2] representing the 11th district from January 14, 2015 until 2018.
Robert L. Karnes | |
|---|---|
| Member of the West Virginia Senate from the 11th district | |
| In office January 14, 2015 – December 1, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Gregory Tucker |
| Succeeded by | Bill Hamilton |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 13, 1969 South Charleston, West Virginia, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Tallmansville, West Virginia, U.S. |
Karnes lost re-election in the 2018 Republican primary to Delegate Bill Hamilton.[3]
Election results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Robert L. Karnes | 15,171 | 55.59% | |
| Democratic | Gregory Tucker (incumbent) | 12,122 | 44.41% | |
| Total votes | 27,293 | 100.0% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Dana Lynch | 3,351 | 59.94% | |
| Republican | Robert L. Karnes | 2,240 | 40.06% | |
| Total votes | 5,591 | 100.0% | ||
References
- "Robert L. Karnes". West Virginia Legislature. Retrieved October 30, 2017.
- "Robert L. Karnes's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved October 30, 2017.
- "West Virginia Republican Said Teachers Won't "Have Any Significant Effect" On Elections. Then They Voted Him Out". The Intercept. May 11, 2018.
- "Statewide Results: General Election - November 4, 2014". West Virginia Secretary of State. Retrieved October 30, 2017.
- "Statewide Results: General Election - November 6, 2012". West Virginia Secretary of State. Retrieved October 30, 2017.
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