In 2010, Maynard switched parties and won the Republican nomination to challenge longtime Democratic US Representative Nick Rahall in West Virginia's 3rd congressional district.
12 Facts About Spike Maynard
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On November 2,2010, Spike Maynard was defeated in his election bid in the second-closest election in Rahall's political history.
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Spike Maynard served in the United States Air Force Reconnaissance Group from 1961 to 1966.
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Spike Maynard received his Bachelor of Science from Florida Southern College in 1967.
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Spike Maynard served as the managing director of the Tug Valley Chamber of Commerce from 1968 to 1970.
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Spike Maynard attended the West Virginia University College of Law and received his JD in 1974.
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Spike Maynard was an attorney in private practice from 1974 and 1981, and served as the prosecuting attorney for Mingo County from 1976 to 1981.
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Spike Maynard was appointed a judge of the 30th Judicial Circuit in 1981.
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Spike Maynard served as an associate justice until 2000, when he became the Chief Justice for a one-year term.
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On January 19,2008, following intense public scrutiny, Spike Maynard disqualified himself from the Massey appeal.
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However, in the May 13,2008 primary election for two seats on the court, Spike Maynard was defeated, coming in third behind former Supreme Court Justice Margaret Workman and Huntington trial lawyer Menis Ketchum.
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Spike Maynard died at Charleston Area Medical Center in Charleston, West Virginia on May 1,2014, following complications from pneumonia.