Stephen Skinner (American politician)
Stephen Skinner | |
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Member of the West Virginia House of Delegates from the 67th district | |
In office 2013–2016 | |
Preceded by | John Doyle |
Succeeded by | Riley Moore |
Personal details | |
Political party | Democratic |
Occupation | Lawyer |
Stephen Skinner is an American politician who formerly served in the
Skinner is a native of the
He is the first openly gay candidate ever elected to the state legislature in West Virginia.[1][3] Prior to his election to the legislature, Skinner was a founder of the LGBT advocacy group Fairness West Virginia.[1]
In 2015, two men were indicted by a Berkeley County, West Virginia grand jury on charges that they plotted to kill Skinner by burning down his house.[4]
In the 2016 election, Skinner ran for the 16th district seat in the West Virginia Senate that was vacated by Herb Snyder.[5] Skinner was defeated in the election by Republican candidate Patricia Rucker.[6]
Skinner is a trial lawyer and a partner with his brother at Skinner Law Firm. Skinner represents counties and municipalities in the national opioid litigation.
References
- ^ a b c "5 things about W.Va. Legislature election results"[permanent dead link]. WTRF-TV, November 7, 2012.
- ^ Mary Stortstrom (November 5, 2014). "Skinner survives in 67th District". The Journal. Archived from the original on February 19, 2015. Retrieved February 19, 2015.
- ^ "History made as first openly gay delegate introduces partner on House floor - Statehouse News - Charleston Daily Mail - West Virginia News and Sports -". Daily Mail. Archived from the original on 2013-04-10. Retrieved 2013-03-12.
- ^ Edward Marshall (February 19, 2015). "2 indicted in Skinner death plot". The Journal. Archived from the original on February 19, 2015. Retrieved February 19, 2015.
- ^ "Snyder won't seek re-election to W.Va. Senate; Skinner to contend for seat". The Journal. June 15, 2015. Archived from the original on February 7, 2016. Retrieved February 1, 2016.
- ^ Jeff McCoy (November 9, 2016). "Rucker takes 16th Senate seat by slim margin". The Journal. Retrieved December 16, 2016.
- ^ Daniels, Emily (25 November 2017). "Berkeley, Jefferson join lawsuit against opioid distributors, manufacturers". The Journal. Retrieved 2021-02-12.
- ^ "Eastern Panhandle lawsuit targets opioid manufacturers, distributors". WDVM25 & DCW50 | Washington, DC. 2017-11-22. Retrieved 2021-02-12.
- ^ Eyre, Eric (November 15, 2017). "As opioid cases head to federal panel, two more WV counties join in". Charleston Gazette-Mail. Retrieved 2021-02-12.
- ^ Kelsie, LeRose (May 6, 2020). "Federal lawsuit filed against companies alleged with contaminating city water". The Journal. Retrieved 2021-02-12.
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