List of members of the 79th West Virginia Senate
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This List of Members of the Senate for the 79th West Virginia Legislature is current as of May 2010.
Leadership of the 79th West Virginia Senate
| Position | Name | Party | District | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President of the Senate President of the Senate The President of the Senate is a title often given to the presiding officer of a senate, and is the speaker of other assemblies.The senate president often ranks high in a jurisdiction's succession for its top executive office: for example, the President of the Senate of Nigeria is second in line... (de jure)/Governor(since November 15, 2010) |
Earl Ray Tomblin Earl Ray Tomblin Earl Ray Tomblin is an American politician who serves as the 35th and current Governor of West Virginia. Tomblin is a member of the Democratic Party. Tomblin has served as President of the West Virginia State Senate for over 16 years. He became Acting Governor in 2010 following Joe Manchin's... |
Democratic | 7 | Logan Co. Logan County, West Virginia As of the census of 2000, there were 37,710 people, 14,880 households, and 10,936 families residing in the county. The population density was 83 people per square mile . There were 16,807 housing units at an average density of 37 per square mile... |
| President Pro Tempore President pro tempore A President pro tempore is a constitutionally recognized officer of a legislative body who presides over the chamber in the absence of the normal presiding officer... (de facto Senate President since November 15, 2010) |
Joseph M. Minard Joseph M. Minard Joseph M. "Joe" Minard is a Democratic member of the West Virginia Senate, representing the 12th District since 1998. He earlier served from 1990 through 1994. He was a Delegate in the West Virginia House of Delegates from his appointment in 1983 through 1990... |
Democratic | 12 | Harrison Co. Harrison County, West Virginia As of the census of 2000, there were 68,652 people, 27,867 households, and 19,088 families residing in the county. The population density was 165 people per square mile . There were 31,112 housing units at an average density of 75 per square mile... |
| Majority Leader Majority leader In U.S. politics, the majority floor leader is a partisan position in a legislative body.In the federal Congress, the role differs slightly in the two houses. In the House of Representatives, which chooses its own presiding officer, the leader of the majority party is elected the Speaker of the... |
H. Truman Chafin H. Truman Chafin Harry Truman Chafin is a Democratic member of the West Virginia Senate, USA, representing the 6th District since 1982. He is currently Majority Leader, serving since 1998.-External links:* official government website* profile... |
Democratic | 6 | Mingo Co. Mingo County, West Virginia As of the census of 2000, there were 28,253 people, 11,303 households, and 8,217 families residing in the county. The population density was 67 people per square mile . There were 12,898 housing units at an average density of 30 per square mile... |
| Minority Leader Minority leader In U.S. politics, the minority leader is the floor leader of the second largest caucus in a legislative body. Given the two-party nature of the U.S. system, the minority leader is almost inevitably either a Republican or a Democrat, with their counterpart being of the opposite party. The position... |
Mike Hall | Republican | 4 | Putnam Co. Putnam County, West Virginia As of the census of 2000, there were 51,589 people, 20,028 households, and 15,281 families residing in the county. The population density was 149 people per square mile . There were 21,621 housing units at an average density of 62 per square mile... |
| Majority Whip Whip (politics) A whip is an official in a political party whose primary purpose is to ensure party discipline in a legislature. Whips are a party's "enforcers", who typically offer inducements and threaten punishments for party members to ensure that they vote according to the official party policy... |
Larry J. Edgell Larry J. Edgell Larry J. Edgell is a Democratic member of the West Virginia Senate, representing the 2nd District since 1998. He is currently the Majority Whip of the Senate. Senator Edgell is a retired teacher. He and his wife Cecilia, have two children; Eva and Josh... |
Democratic | 2 | Marshall Co. Marshall County, West Virginia As of the census of 2000, there were 35,519 people, 14,207 households, and 10,101 families residing in the county. The population density was 116 people per square mile . There were 15,814 housing units at an average density of 52 per square mile... |
| Minority Whip Whip (politics) A whip is an official in a political party whose primary purpose is to ensure party discipline in a legislature. Whips are a party's "enforcers", who typically offer inducements and threaten punishments for party members to ensure that they vote according to the official party policy... |
Clark S. Barnes | Republican | 15 | Randolph Co. Randolph County, West Virginia As of the census of 2000, there were 28,262 people, 11,072 households, and 7,661 families residing in the county. The population density was 27 people per square mile . There were 13,478 housing units at an average density of 13 per square mile... |
Members of the 79th West Virginia Senate
| District | Senator | Party | County(ies) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edwin Bowman Edwin Bowman Edwin Bowman is a Democratic member of the West Virginia Senate, representing the 1st District since his election in 1994.-External links:* official government website* profile*Follow the Money - Edwin Bowman** Senate campaign contributions... |
Democratic | Brooke Brooke County, West Virginia As of the census of 2000, there were 25,447 people, 10,396 households, and 7,152 families residing in the county. The population density was 286 people per square mile . There were 11,150 housing units at an average density of 126 per square mile... , Hancock Hancock County, West Virginia As of the census of 2000, there were 32,667 people, 13,678 households, and 9,506 families residing in the county. The population density was 394 people per square mile . There were 14,728 housing units at an average density of 178 per square mile... , Ohio Ohio County, West Virginia As of the census of 2000, there were 47,427 people, 19,733 households, and 12,155 families residing in the county. The population density was 447 people per square mile . There were 22,166 housing units at an average density of 209 per square mile... |
| Jack Yost Jack Yost Jack Yost is a Democratic member of the West Virginia Senate, representing the 1st District since his election in 2008.-External links:* official government website*... |
Democratic | ||
| 2 | Larry J. Edgell Larry J. Edgell Larry J. Edgell is a Democratic member of the West Virginia Senate, representing the 2nd District since 1998. He is currently the Majority Whip of the Senate. Senator Edgell is a retired teacher. He and his wife Cecilia, have two children; Eva and Josh... |
Democratic | Calhoun Calhoun County, West Virginia As of the census of 2000, there were 7,582 people, 3,071 households, and 2,201 families residing in the county. The population density was 27 people per square mile . There were 3,848 housing units at an average density of 14 per square mile... , Doddridge Doddridge County, West Virginia As of the census of 2000, there were 7,403 people, 2,845 households, and 2,102 families residing in the county. The population density was 23 people per square mile . There were 3,661 housing units at an average density of 11 per square mile... , Marion Marion County, West Virginia | style="float:right;"|As of the census of 2000, there were 56,598 people, 23,652 households, and 15,515 families residing in the county. The population density was 183 people per square mile . There were 26,660 housing units at an average density of 86 per square mile... (part), Marshall Marshall County, West Virginia As of the census of 2000, there were 35,519 people, 14,207 households, and 10,101 families residing in the county. The population density was 116 people per square mile . There were 15,814 housing units at an average density of 52 per square mile... , Monongalia Monongalia County, West Virginia As of the census of 2000, there were 81,866 people, 33,446 households, and 18,495 families residing in the county. The population density was 227 people per square mile . There were 36,695 housing units at an average density of 102 per square mile... (part), Ritchie Ritchie County, West Virginia As of the census of 2000, there were 10,343 people, 4,184 households, and 2,999 families residing in the county. The population density was 23 people per square mile . There were 5,513 housing units at an average density of 12 per square mile... , Tyler, Wetzel Wetzel County, West Virginia As of the census of 2000, there were 17,693 people, 7,164 households, and 5,079 families residing in the county. The population density was 49 people per square mile . There were 8,313 housing units at an average density of 23 per square mile... |
| Jeffrey V. Kessler Jeffrey V. Kessler Jeffrey Vincent "Jeff" Kessler is a Democratic member of the West Virginia Senate in the United States, representing the 2nd District since his appointment in November 1997 and subsequent reelections. In addition, Kessler serves as the incumbent President of the West Virginia Senate... |
Democratic | ||
| 3 | Donna J. Boley | Republican | Pleasants Pleasants County, West Virginia As of the census of 2000, there were 7,514 people, 2,887 households, and 2,136 families residing in the county. The population density was 58 people per square mile . There were 3,214 housing units at an average density of 25 per square mile... , Roane Roane County, West Virginia As of the census of 2000, there were 15,446 people, 6,161 households, and 4,479 families residing in the county. The population density was 32 people per square mile . There were 7,360 housing units at an average density of 15 per square mile... (part), Wirt Wirt County, West Virginia As of the census of 2000, there were 5,873 people, 2,284 households, and 1,699 families residing in the county. The population density was 25 people per square mile . There were 3,266 housing units at an average density of 14 per square mile... , Wood Wood County, West Virginia As of the census of 2000, there were 87,986 people, 36,275 households, and 24,884 families residing in the county. The population density was 240 people per square mile . There were 39,785 housing units at an average density of 108 per square mile... |
| Frank Deem | Republican | ||
| 4 | Karen L. Facemyer | Republican | Jackson, Mason Mason County, West Virginia As of the census of 2000, there were 25,957 people, 10,587 households, and 7,569 families residing in the county. The population density was 60 people per square mile . There were 12,056 housing units at an average density of 28 per square mile... , Putnam Putnam County, West Virginia As of the census of 2000, there were 51,589 people, 20,028 households, and 15,281 families residing in the county. The population density was 149 people per square mile . There were 21,621 housing units at an average density of 62 per square mile... , Roane Roane County, West Virginia As of the census of 2000, there were 15,446 people, 6,161 households, and 4,479 families residing in the county. The population density was 32 people per square mile . There were 7,360 housing units at an average density of 15 per square mile... (part) |
| Mike Hall | Republican | ||
| 5 | Evan Jenkins Evan Jenkins Evan Hollin Jenkins is a United States politician from the state of West Virginia. Jenkins is a West Virginia State Senator from the 5th District, which contains Cabell County and a small portion of Wayne County... |
Democratic | Cabell Cabell County, West Virginia As of the census of 2000, there were 96,784 people, 41,180 households, and 25,490 families residing in the county. The population density was 344 people per square mile . There were 45,615 housing units at an average density of 162 per square mile... , Wayne Wayne County, West Virginia As of the census of 2000, there were 42,903 people, 17,239 households, and 12,653 families residing in the county. The population density was 85 people per square mile . There were 19,107 housing units at an average density of 38 per square mile... (part) |
| Robert H. Plymale Robert H. Plymale Robert H. "Bob" Plymale is a Democratic member of the West Virginia Senate, representing the 5th District since 1992.He appeared on Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution — Episode 3 as the State Senator who dined at a meal prepared by high school students from Huntington, WV.-External links:*... |
Democratic | ||
| 6 | H. Truman Chafin H. Truman Chafin Harry Truman Chafin is a Democratic member of the West Virginia Senate, USA, representing the 6th District since 1982. He is currently Majority Leader, serving since 1998.-External links:* official government website* profile... |
Democratic | McDowell McDowell County, West Virginia McDowell County is a county in the U.S. state of West Virginia. The land that became McDowell was originally part of Tazewell County, Virginia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 22,113. Its county seat is Welch. McDowell county is the southern-most county in the state, geographically... , Mercer Mercer County, West Virginia -External links:* * * * * * *... (part), Mingo Mingo County, West Virginia As of the census of 2000, there were 28,253 people, 11,303 households, and 8,217 families residing in the county. The population density was 67 people per square mile . There were 12,898 housing units at an average density of 30 per square mile... (part), Wayne Wayne County, West Virginia As of the census of 2000, there were 42,903 people, 17,239 households, and 12,653 families residing in the county. The population density was 85 people per square mile . There were 19,107 housing units at an average density of 38 per square mile... (part) |
| John Pat Fanning John Pat Fanning John Pat Fanning is a Democratic member of the West Virginia Senate, representing the 6th District since 1996. He earlier served from his appointment in June 1968 through 1980, and from 1984 through 1988.... |
Democratic | ||
| 7 | Ron Stollings Ron Stollings Ron Stollings is a Democratic member of the West Virginia Senate, representing the 7th District since 2006.-External links:* official government website* profile*Follow the Money - Ron Stollings** Senate campaign contributions... |
Democratic | Boone Boone County, West Virginia As of the census of 2000, there were 25,535 people, 10,291 households, and 7,460 families residing in the county. The population density was 51 people per square mile . There were 11,575 housing units at an average density of 23 per square mile... , Lincoln Lincoln County, West Virginia As of the census of 2000, there were 22,108 people, 8,664 households, and 6,532 families residing in the county. The population density was 50 people per square mile . There were 9,846 housing units at an average density of 22 per square mile... , Logan Logan County, West Virginia As of the census of 2000, there were 37,710 people, 14,880 households, and 10,936 families residing in the county. The population density was 83 people per square mile . There were 16,807 housing units at an average density of 37 per square mile... , Wayne Wayne County, West Virginia As of the census of 2000, there were 42,903 people, 17,239 households, and 12,653 families residing in the county. The population density was 85 people per square mile . There were 19,107 housing units at an average density of 38 per square mile... (part) |
| Earl Ray Tomblin Earl Ray Tomblin Earl Ray Tomblin is an American politician who serves as the 35th and current Governor of West Virginia. Tomblin is a member of the Democratic Party. Tomblin has served as President of the West Virginia State Senate for over 16 years. He became Acting Governor in 2010 following Joe Manchin's... |
Democratic | ||
| 8/17 | Dan Foster | Democratic | Kanawha Kanawha County, West Virginia As of the census of 2000, there were 200,073 people, 86,226 households, and 55,960 families residing in the county. The population density was 222 people per square mile . There were 93,788 housing units at an average density of 104 per square mile... |
| Brooks McCabe Brooks McCabe Brooks F. McCabe, Jr. is a Democratic member of the West Virginia Senate, representing the 8th and 17th Districts since 1998.-External links:* official government website* profile*Follow the Money - Brooks McCabe** Senate campaign contributions... |
Democratic | ||
| Corey Palumbo Corey Palumbo Corey L. Palumbo is a Democratic member of the West Virginia Senate, representing the 8th District since 2008. He is the son of Mario Palumbo.-External links:**... |
Democratic | ||
| Erik Wells Erik Wells Erik Patrick Wells is an American politician and former television news anchor. Wells was born and raised in California but moved to West Virginia in the early 1990s to further his career in journalism... |
Democratic | ||
| 9 | Richard Browning | Democratic | Raleigh Raleigh County, West Virginia As of the census of 2000, there were 79,220 people, 31,793 households, and 22,096 families residing in the county. The population density was 130 people per square mile . There were 35,678 housing units at an average density of 59 per square mile... , Wyoming Wyoming County, West Virginia Wyoming County is a county located in the U.S. state of West Virginia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 23,796. Its county seat is Pineville. Wyoming County was created in 1850 from Logan County and named for the Delaware Indian word meaning "large plains."-Geography:According to the U.S... (part) |
| Mike Green | Democratic | ||
| 10 | John Shott | Republican | Fayette Fayette County, West Virginia As of the census of 2000, there were 47,579 people, 18,945 households, and 13,128 families residing in the county. The population density was 72 people per square mile . There were 21,616 housing units at an average density of 33 per square mile... (part), Greenbrier Greenbrier County, West Virginia As of the census of 2000, there were 34,453 people, 14,571 households, and 9,922 families residing in the county. The population density was 34 people per square mile . There were 17,644 housing units at an average density of 17 per square mile... , Mercer Mercer County, West Virginia -External links:* * * * * * *... , Monroe Monroe County, West Virginia As of the census of 2000, there were 14,583 people, 5,447 households, and 3,883 families residing in the county. The population density was 31 people per square mile . There were 7,267 housing units at an average density of 15 per square mile... , Summers Summers County, West Virginia Summers County is a county located in the U.S. state of West Virginia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 13,927. Its county seat is Hinton. Summers County was created by an act of the West Virginia General Assembly on February 27, 1871 from parts of Fayette, Greenbrier, Mercer and Monroe... |
| Jesse O. Guills | Republican | ||
| 11 | William R. Laird, IV | Democratic | Fayette Fayette County, West Virginia As of the census of 2000, there were 47,579 people, 18,945 households, and 13,128 families residing in the county. The population density was 72 people per square mile . There were 21,616 housing units at an average density of 33 per square mile... (part), Clay Clay County, West Virginia -External links:***... , Nicholas, Upshur Upshur County, West Virginia As of the census of 2000, there were 23,404 people, 8,972 households, and 6,352 families residing in the county. The population density was 66 people per square mile . There were 10,751 housing units at an average density of 30 per square mile... , Webster |
| Randy White Randy White (West Virginia politician) Clark Randy White is a Democratic member of the West Virginia Senate, representing the 11th District since 2002. Earlier he was a member of the West Virginia House of Delegates from 1996 through 2002.-External links:* official government website* profile... |
Democratic | ||
| 12 | Douglas E. Facemire | Democratic | Braxton, Gilmer Gilmer County, West Virginia As of the census of 2000, there were 7,160 people, 2,768 households, and 1,862 families residing in the county. The population density was 21 people per square mile . There were 3,621 housing units at an average density of 11 per square mile... , Harrison Harrison County, West Virginia As of the census of 2000, there were 68,652 people, 27,867 households, and 19,088 families residing in the county. The population density was 165 people per square mile . There were 31,112 housing units at an average density of 75 per square mile... , Lewis Lewis County, West Virginia As of the census of 2000, there were 16,919 people, 6,946 households, and 4,806 families residing in the county. The population density was 44 people per square mile . There were 7,944 housing units at an average density of 21 per square mile... |
| Joseph M. Minard Joseph M. Minard Joseph M. "Joe" Minard is a Democratic member of the West Virginia Senate, representing the 12th District since 1998. He earlier served from 1990 through 1994. He was a Delegate in the West Virginia House of Delegates from his appointment in 1983 through 1990... |
Democratic | ||
| 13 | Michael Oliverio II Michael Oliverio II Michael Angelo "Mike" Oliverio, II was a State Senator for the 13th District and the 2010 Democratic nominee for U.S. Representative for . He previously served in the West Virginia House of Delegates.-Early life, education and career:... |
Democratic | Marion Marion County, West Virginia | style="float:right;"|As of the census of 2000, there were 56,598 people, 23,652 households, and 15,515 families residing in the county. The population density was 183 people per square mile . There were 26,660 housing units at an average density of 86 per square mile... (part), Monongalia Monongalia County, West Virginia As of the census of 2000, there were 81,866 people, 33,446 households, and 18,495 families residing in the county. The population density was 227 people per square mile . There were 36,695 housing units at an average density of 102 per square mile... (part) |
| Roman W. Prezioso, Jr. Roman W. Prezioso, Jr. Roman W. Prezioso, Jr. is a West Virginia state senator representing the 13th senatorial district which comprises parts of Marion and Monongalia counties. He is a Democrat. As chairman of the Senate Health & Human Resources Committee, he is one of the most powerful figures in the West Virginia... |
Democratic | ||
| 14 | David Sypolt David Sypolt David Sypolt is a Republican West Virginia state senator from the 14th District representing part or all of the following counties: Barbour County, Grant County, Mineral County, Monongalia County, Preston County, Taylor County, and Tucker County... |
Republican | Barbour Barbour County, West Virginia As of the census of 2000, there are 15,557 people, 6,123 households, and 4,365 families residing in the county. The population density is 46 people per square mile . There are 7,348 housing units at an average density of 22 per square mile... , Grant Grant County, West Virginia As of the census of 2000, there were 11,299 people, 4,591 households, and 3,273 families residing in the county. The population density was 24 people per square mile . There were 6,105 housing units at an average density of 13 per square mile... (part), Mineral Mineral County, West Virginia Mineral County is a county located in the U.S. state of West Virginia. It is part of the Cumberland, MD-WV Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of 2010, the population was 28,212. Its county seat is Keyser.-Ancient history:... (part), Monongalia Monongalia County, West Virginia As of the census of 2000, there were 81,866 people, 33,446 households, and 18,495 families residing in the county. The population density was 227 people per square mile . There were 36,695 housing units at an average density of 102 per square mile... (part), Preston Preston County, West Virginia As of the census of 2000, there were 29,334 people, 11,544 households, and 8,357 families residing in the county. The population density was 45 people per square mile . There were 13,444 housing units at an average density of 21 per square mile... , Taylor Taylor County, West Virginia As of the census of 2000, there were 16,089 people, 6,320 households, and 4,487 families residing in the county. The population density was 93 people per square mile . There were 7,125 housing units at an average density of 41 per square mile... |
| Bob Williams | Democratic | ||
| 15 | Clark S. Barnes | Republican | Berkeley Berkeley County, West Virginia Berkeley County is a county located in the Eastern Panhandle region of the U.S. state of West Virginia. As of 2010, the population is 104,169, making it the second-most populous county in West Virginia, behind Kanawha... , Grant Grant County, West Virginia As of the census of 2000, there were 11,299 people, 4,591 households, and 3,273 families residing in the county. The population density was 24 people per square mile . There were 6,105 housing units at an average density of 13 per square mile... (part), Hardy Hardy County, West Virginia As of the census of 2000, there were 12,669 people, 5,204 households, and 3,564 families residing in the county. The population density was 22 people per square mile . There were 7,115 housing units at an average density of 12 per square mile... , Hampshire Hampshire County, West Virginia Hampshire County is a county located in the U.S. state of West Virginia. As of 2010, the population was 23,964. Its county seat is Romney, West Virginia's oldest town . Hampshire County was created by the Virginia General Assembly on December 13, 1753, from parts of Frederick and Augusta counties ... , Pendleton Pendleton County, West Virginia As of the census of 2000, there were 8,196 people, 3,350 households, and 2,355 families residing in the county. The population density was 12 people per square mile . There were 5,102 housing units at an average density of 7 per square mile... , Pocahontas Pocahontas County, West Virginia As of the census of 2000, there were 9,131 people, 835 households, and 527 families residing in the county. The population density was 10 people per square mile . There were 7,594 housing units at an average density of 8 per square mile... , Randolph Randolph County, West Virginia As of the census of 2000, there were 28,262 people, 11,072 households, and 7,661 families residing in the county. The population density was 27 people per square mile . There were 13,478 housing units at an average density of 13 per square mile... , Upshur Upshur County, West Virginia As of the census of 2000, there were 23,404 people, 8,972 households, and 6,352 families residing in the county. The population density was 66 people per square mile . There were 10,751 housing units at an average density of 30 per square mile... (part) |
| Walt Helmick Walt Helmick Walt D. Helmick is a Democratic member of the West Virginia Senate, representing the 15th District since 1990. Earlier he was a member of the West Virginia House of Delegates from 1988 through 1989.-External links:* official government website* profile... |
Democratic | ||
| 16 | Herb Snyder Herb Snyder Herb Snyder is a Democratic member of the West Virginia State Senate District 16.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... |
Democratic | Berkeley Berkeley County, West Virginia Berkeley County is a county located in the Eastern Panhandle region of the U.S. state of West Virginia. As of 2010, the population is 104,169, making it the second-most populous county in West Virginia, behind Kanawha... (part), Jefferson Jefferson County, West Virginia Jefferson County is a county located in the U.S. state of West Virginia. As of 2010, the population was 53,498. Its county seat is Charles Town... |
| John Unger John Unger John R. Unger, II is a Democrat representing the 16th District in the West Virginia Senate. The 16th District includes all of Jefferson County and a portion of Berkeley County... |
Democratic |
Composition of the 79th West Virginia Senate
2009–2011:| Affiliation | Members |
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| Democratic Party | 26 (76%) | |
| Republican Party | 8 (24%) | |
| Total |
34 | |
| Majority |
18 | |
See also
- West Virginia SenateWest Virginia SenateThe West Virginia Senate is the upper house of the West Virginia Legislature.There are 17 senatorial districts. Each district has two senators who serve staggered four-year terms....
- List of Presidents of the West Virginia Senate
- List of members of the 78th West Virginia Senate