Jackie Stump

Jackie Thomas Stump (January 13, 1948 – June 2, 2016) was an American coal miner, union leader, and politician who served in the Virginia House of Delegates. He resigned after being diagnosed with colon cancer in 2005, shortly after winning a ninth term. He was first elected as a write-in candidate, supported by United Mine Workers during the Pittston Coal strike.[1][2]

Jackie Stump
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates
from the 3rd district
In office
January 8, 1992  December 16, 2005
Preceded byBud Phillips
Succeeded byDan Bowling
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates
from the 4th district
In office
January 10, 1990  January 8, 1992
Preceded byDon McGlothlin
Succeeded byJoe Johnson
Personal details
Born
Jackie Thomas Stump

(1948-01-13)January 13, 1948
Lebanon, Virginia, U.S.
DiedJune 2, 2016(2016-06-02) (aged 68)
Abingdon, Virginia, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Other political
affiliations
Independent (1989–1990)
SpouseLinda Harrison
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/serviceUnited States Air Force
Years of service1967–1971
Battles/warsVietnam War

References

  1. Priest, Dana (November 20, 1989). "Va. Coal Miner Strikes Gold in Politics". The Washington Post. Retrieved November 17, 2019.
  2. Cain, Andrew (June 2, 2016). "Ex-Delegate Jackie Stump dies; UMW leader won write-in for House". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Retrieved November 17, 2019.


This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.