Troy Andes
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Troy Andes (b. April 16, 1981) is a former Republican member of the West Virginia House of Delegates, representing District 15 from 2006 to 2014.
Andes has represented District 15 since 2012 and represented District 14 from 2006 to 2012. Andes served as an Assistant Minority Whip.
Biography
Andes earned his B.S. from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and his MBA from Marshall University. In 2008, he was a member of the Program for Emerging Political Leaders at the West Virginia State Legislative Leader's Foundation.
Andes works in Public/Community Relations for Massey Coal Services.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Andes served on the following committees:
| West Virginia committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Economic Development and Small Business, Minority Chair |
| • Finance |
| • Banking and Insurance |
| • Constitutional Revision |
| • Joint Finance |
| • Health and Human Resources Accountability |
| • Technology |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Andes served on these committees:
| West Virginia committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business, Chair |
| • Health |
| • Health and Human Resources |
| • Judiciary |
| • Technology |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Andes served on these committees:
| West Virginia committee assignments, 2009 |
|---|
| • Banking and Insurance |
| • Education |
| • Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business |
Campaign themes
2012
Andes' website highlighted the following campaign themes:
Economic Growth
- Excerpt: "Every dollar that small businesses pay in West Virginia taxes is a dollar that isn’t used for job creation. We must quickly move to adopt a tax structure that is competitive with surrounding states. With some of the highest business taxes in the nation, immediate comprehensive tax reform is the only solution. At a minimum, we must eliminate the bizarre Business Franchise Tax, which as described by West Virginia’s state tax department, is “a tax on the privilege of doing business in this State."
Education
- Excerpt: "We must begin to hold teachers accountable for their performance in the classroom as well. Unfortunately, under West Virginia law, fantastic teachers who improve test scores and motivate students share a pay scale with poor teachers who are essentially taxpayer-funded babysitters. We must reward excellent teachers with merit pay. Those teachers who improve test scores and inspire students should be rewarded while teachers who consistently rank at the bottom of the profession must be removed from the classroom."
Energy
- Excerpt: "Here at home, I’ve been a vocal opponent of any cap and trade plan advanced by out-of-touch liberals in Congress. And in the House of Delegates, I voted against West Virginia’s radical cap and trade bill that drastically cuts the amount of coal that can be used to supply electricity to West Virginia homes and businesses. When we start limiting the amount of coal that can be used in West Virginia, we start limiting the number of jobs in West Virginia."
Family Values
- Excerpt: "With a 100 percent pro-life voting record, I’m proud to have received the endorsement of West Virginians for Life in each of my elections. Now, following the birth of my second child I am reinvigorated to continue fighting for the rights of unborn children"
Elections
2012
Andes ran for re-election in the 2012 election for West Virginia House of Delegates, District 15. Andes defeated Joe Bocook in the May 8 primary election and was unchallenged in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[2][3][4]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
 Troy Andes Incumbent |
82% | 1,792 |
| Joe Bocook | 18% | 394 |
| Total Votes | 2,186 | |
2010
Andes was re-elected to the West Virginia House of Delegates District 14. He was one of three candidates running for the two District 14 Delegate positions on the ballot in the November 2, 2010, general election. His opponents in the general election were Republican Brian Savilla and Democrat Catherine Larck. Only the two top vote-getters were elected.[5][6][7]
| West Virginia House of Delegates, District 14 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Stephen Troy Andes (R)
|
8,159 | 40.28% | ||
| Brian Curtis Savilla (R)
|
6,741 | 33.28% | ||
| Catherine L. Larck (D) | 5,355 | 26.44% | ||
| West Virginia State Senate, District 14 Republican Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Stephen Troy Andes (R)
|
2,034 | 29.96% | ||
| Brian Curtis Savilla (R)
|
945 | 13.92% | ||
| Darrell Justin Willis Black (R) | 792 | 11.67% | ||
| Margaret Mary Carpenter (R) | 548 | 8.07% | ||
| Debra Kay Girimont (R) | 436 | 6.42% | ||
2008
In 2008, Andes was re-elected to the West Virginia House District 14. Andes (R) finished with 9,323 votes and was followed by Patti Schoen (R) with 8,231 votes, Jeff Martin (D) with 6,145 votes and Karen Coria (D) with 5,992 votes.[8] Andes raised $21,901 for his campaign fund.[9]
| West Virginia House District 14 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Troy Andes (R)
|
9,323 | |||
| Patti Schoen (R)
|
8,231 | |||
| Jeff Martin (D) | 6,145 | |||
| Karen Coria (D) | 5,992 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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2014
In 2014, the West Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 8 through March 10.
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Personal
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Andes and his wife, Jennifer Maher, have two children; Lauren and Colin.
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Troy + Andes + West + Virginia + House"
See also
- West Virginia State Legislature
- West Virginia House of Delegates
- West Virginia House Committees
- West Virginia Joint Committees
- West Virginia state legislative districts
External links
- Official campaign website
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006
- Troy Andes on Twitter
- Troy Andes on LinkedIn
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Rep. Andes," accessed April 30, 2014
- ↑ WBOY.com, "West Virginia General Election Results November 6, 2012," accessed November 7, 2012
- ↑ West Virginia Secretary of State, "Statewide Results - General Election - November 6, 2012," accessed February 12, 2014
- ↑ West Virginia Secretary of State, "Statewide Results - Primary Election - May 8, 2012," accessed February 12, 2014
- ↑ West Virginia Secretary of State, "Statewide Results - General Election - November 2, 2010," accessed February 11, 2014
- ↑ West Virginia Secretary of State, "Statewide Results - Primary Election - May 11, 2010," accessed February 11, 2014
- ↑ West Virginia Secretary of State, "Election Results," accessed April 30, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "West Virginia House election results," accessed April 30, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "2008 contributions," accessed April 30, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
West Virginia House of Delegates District 15 2006-2014 |
Succeeded by Geoff Foster (R) |
