Robert L. Karnes

Robert Lee Karnes is an American politician. He 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	(1969-05-13) 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

West Virginia Senate District 11 (Position A) election, 2014[4]

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%

West Virginia House District 44 election, 2012[5]

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

1. "Robert L. Karnes". West Virginia Legislature. Retrieved October 30, 2017.
2. "Robert L. Karnes's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved October 30, 2017.
3. "West Virginia Republican Said Teachers Won't "Have Any Significant Effect" On Elections. Then They Voted Him Out". The Intercept. May 11, 2018.
4. "Statewide Results: General Election - November 4, 2014". West Virginia Secretary of State. Retrieved October 30, 2017.
5. "Statewide Results: General Election - November 6, 2012". West Virginia Secretary of State. Retrieved October 30, 2017.