Larry Kump
Larry D. Kump | |
|---|---|
| Member of the West Virginia House of Delegates | |
| In office December 1, 2022 – February 28, 2026 | |
| Preceded by | Redistricting |
| Constituency | 94th district |
| In office December 1, 2018 – December 1, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Saira Blair |
| Succeeded by | Ken Reed |
| Constituency | 59th district |
| In office December 1, 2010 – December 1, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Craig Blair |
| Succeeded by | Saira Blair |
| Constituency | 59th district (2012–2014) 52nd district (2010–2012) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 27, 1948 |
| Died | February 28, 2026 (aged 78) |
| Party | Republican |
| Education | Hagerstown Community College (AS) Frostburg State University (BS) |
| Website | larrykump |
Larry Douglas Kump[1] (January 27, 1948 – February 28, 2026) was an American politician who served as a member of the West Virginia House of Delegates, representing district 94 from 2022 until his death in 2026. He previously served in the chamber from 2010 to 2014 and again from 2018 to 2020.[2]
Early life and education
Kump was born in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, on January 27, 1948. He earned an associate degree from Hagerstown Community College and a Bachelor of Science degree in political science from Frostburg State University.
Career
In 2010, when Representative Craig Blair ran for the West Virginia Senate and left his seat open, Kump was unopposed for the May 11, 2010, Republican primary, winning with 728 votes,[3] and won the November 2, 2010, General election with 3,735 votes (57.1%) against Democratic nominee Michael Roberts,[4] who had run for the seat in 2008.
In 2012, Kump was redistricted to the 59th district.[5][6]
In 2014, Kump lost the primary to Saira Blair by a vote of 54.5 percent to 45.5 percent.[7] Kump said that he was not surprised he lost, citing his independent voting record and the desire of the district's Republicans to be represented by a Delegate who would conform better to the party line.[8]
In the 2016 election, Kump ran for the 15th District seat in the West Virginia Senate, held by fellow Republican Craig Blair.[9] Kump was defeated by 9,823 votes (67.77%) to 4,671 (32.23%).[10]
In the 2018 election, Kump ran for the 59th District seat in the West Virginia House of Delegates, defeating Democrat John Isner by a vote of 62.0 percent to 38.0 percent.[11] Kump was defeated for reelection in the 2020 Republican primary by Ken Reed, 57.32% to 42.68%.[12]
Kump won the 2022 Republican primary for House Of Delegates in the 94th District with two-thirds of the vote in a three-person race.[13][14] He was reelected unopposed in the general election.[15]
Kump was a candidate for reelection at the time if his death.[16]
Death
Kump died at a hospital in Charleston, West Virginia on February 28, 2026, at the age of 78, while still in office.[17][18]
References
- ^ "Larry Kump's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved March 25, 2014.
- ^ Umstead, Matthew (May 13, 2014). "Blair topples incumbent Kump in W.Va. primary election". The Herald-Mail. Retrieved May 14, 2014.
- ^ "Statewide Results Primary Election May 11, 2010 Official Results". Secretary of State of West Virginia. Retrieved March 25, 2014.
- ^ "Statewide Results General Election November 2, 2010 Official Results". Secretary of State of West Virginia. Retrieved March 25, 2014.
- ^ "Statewide Results Primary Election May 8, 2012 Official Results". Secretary of State of West Virginia. Retrieved March 25, 2014.
- ^ "Statewide Results General Election November 6, 2012 Official Results". Secretary of State of West Virginia. Retrieved March 25, 2014.
- ^ McVey, John (May 14, 2014). "Saira Blair upsets Kump in 59th District Race". The Journal. Archived from the original on May 20, 2014. Retrieved May 19, 2014.
- ^ Hesse, Monica (December 6, 2014). "West Virginia's Saira Blair is learning to balance college life, state politics". The Washington Post. Retrieved October 31, 2015.
- ^ "Around the region for January 20". The Journal. January 19, 2016. Retrieved October 28, 2022.
Former West Virginia Delegate Larry D. Kump said Tuesday he will be a candidate for the Senate District 15 seat in the May primary.
- ^ "WV State Senate 15 [B] - R Primary 2016". OurCampaigns. Retrieved June 5, 2016.
- ^ "Larry D. Kump". Ballotpedia. Retrieved November 14, 2018.
- ^ "June 9, 2020 Primary Election". State of West Virginia. October 14, 2020. Retrieved October 28, 2022.
- ^ Kavalek, Marsha (May 11, 2022). "Primary Election Delegate/Senatorial Wrap in the Panhandle". The Panhandle News Network | WEPM & WCST. Retrieved October 28, 2022.
- ^ "West Virginia House of Delegates - District 94 Republican Primary Results". Detroit Free Press. May 17, 2022. Retrieved October 28, 2022.
- ^ "2022 West Virginia House of Delegates Election Results". The Post-Crescent. Appleton, Wisconsin. June 12, 2023 [November 8, 2022]. Retrieved July 19, 2023.
- ^ Harvey, Matt (January 30, 2026). "Candidates who have filed so far in the 2026 election". WV News. Retrieved March 18, 2026.
- ^ Meffert, Christian (March 1, 2026). "West Virginia Delegate Larry Kump passes away". WOWK-TV. Retrieved March 2, 2026.
- ^ "Larry Douglas Kump". Harold M. Zimmerman and Son Funeral Home, Inc. Retrieved March 18, 2026.