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Herb Snyder

1953 – 2026

American politician

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Lived 1953 – 2026 (aged 72). Herb Snyder was an American chemist and politician.

Herbert S. Snyder (September 7, 1953 – August 3, 2026) was an American politician. He was a member of the Democratic Party. Snyder served as a member of the West Virginia Senate representing District 16 from 1997 until 2005 and again from 2009 to 2017.

Political career Snyder served as a Jefferson County Commissioner from 1990 to 1996, when he was elected to his first term in the State Senate. He was reelected in 2000, defeating future Jefferson County Commissioner Greg Corliss. In 2004, he was defeated in the primary by former Ranson, West Virginia, Mayor Greg Lance, who went on to lose the November election to Republican John Yoder.

When Yoder announced he would run for State Circuit Court Judge in 2008, Snyder announced his bid for a third term. He defeated businessman Bob Adams, a Republican, in the November 2008 election.

After being elected to a fourth term in 2012, Snyder expressed interest in running for West Virginia's 2nd congressional district in 2014.

In the 2016 election, Snyder did not run for re-election to the state Senate, instead running unsuccessfully for the office of Jefferson County Clerk.

Personal life and death Snyder was a chemist and operated Hydrochem Labs.

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Shepherd University
Positions held
Member of the State Senate of West Virginia

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Herb Snyder?

American politician

When was Herb Snyder born?

Herb Snyder was born on 7 September 1953 in Winchester.

When did Herb Snyder die?

Herb Snyder died on 3 August 2026 in Shenandoah Junction.

What was Herb Snyder's occupation?

Herb Snyder was a chemist and politician.

What nationality was Herb Snyder?

Herb Snyder was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Herb Snyder

· Wikidata: Q11206233

· DBpedia: Herb Snyder

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