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Summary

Representative David 'Dave' L. Pethtel

Full Name: David 'Dave' L. Pethtel
Office: State House (WV) - District 5, Democratic
First Elected: 1988
Last Elected: 11/06/2012
Next Election: 2014
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Mary Ann; 2 Children: Kevin, Eric
Birth Date: 01/28/1951
Birth Place: Wheeling, WV
Home City: Hundred, WV
Religion: Methodist

Recent Key Votes

SB 371 - Reforms the State Prison System
Legislation (Yea)

April 12, 2013

HB 2108 - Classifies The Failure To Wear A Seatbelt As A Primary Offense
Legislation (Yea)

March 28, 2013 - Classifies the failure to wear a seat belt while operating a motor vehicle as a primary offense with a fine of $25, whereas current ...

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Recent Public Statements

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2012 National Rifle Association Candidate Positions on Gun Rights 92%
2001-2010 West Virginians Against Government Waste Positions on Taxpayers Issues 10%
2001-2010 West Virginians Against Government Waste Positions on Family Values Cumulative Score 28%
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Campaign Finances

Top industry General Trade Unions ($5,900.00)
Source FollowTheMoney.org
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

David Pethtel refused to tell citizens where he stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2012 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.

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View David 'Dave' L. Pethtel's West Virginia State Legislative Election 2008 Political Courage Test
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Contact Information

District Email
dpethtel@mail.wvnet.edu

Capitol Email
dave.pethtel@wvhouse.gov

Capitol Website
http://www.legis.state.wv.us/House/lawmaker.cfm?member=Delegate%20Pethtel

Capitol
Room 221E, Building 1
State Capitol Complex
Charleston, WV 25305-0009
Phone: 304-340-3158
Phone: 304-775-4221

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