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The governor of West Virginia is the head of government of West Virginia [2] and the commander-in-chief of the state's military forces. [3] The governor has a duty to enforce state laws, [2] and the power to either approve or veto bills passed by the West Virginia Legislature, [4] to convene the legislature at any time, [5] and, except when prosecution has been carried out by the House of ...
Transgender issues have emerged as an unexpected focal point in West Virginia’s gubernatorial race, as Republicans in the crowded primary seek to stand out as more conservative than their ...
William Casey Marland (March 26, 1918 – November 26, 1965), a Democrat, was the 24th governor of West Virginia from 1953 to 1957. He is best known for his early attempts to tax companies that depleted the state's natural resources, especially coal, as well as overseeing implementation of school desegregation during the Civil Rights Movement when other Southern governors opposed it.
West Virginia Capitol Building. The Government of West Virginia is modeled after the Government of the United States, with three branches: the executive, consisting of the Governor of West Virginia and the other elected constitutional officers; the legislative, consisting of the West Virginia Legislature which includes the Senate and the House of Delegates; and the judicial, consisting of the ...
West Virginia Republican Gov. Jim Justice signed a law Friday that supporters say promotes the free exchange of ideas in science classrooms, despite objections from opponents who said the vaguely ...
Stephen Taylor Williams (born 1955/1956) [2] is an American politician who served as the 47th mayor of Huntington, West Virginia from 2013 to 2025. Williams previously served as Huntington's city manager, a member of the West Virginia House of Delegates, and a member of the Huntington City Council.
James Conley Justice II [2] (born April 27, 1951) is an American businessman and politician who is serving as the junior United States senator from West Virginia since 2025. A member of the Republican Party, he served as the 36th governor of West Virginia from 2017 to 2025.
Member of the West Virginia House of Delegates from the 60th district; In office December 1, 2016 – December 1, 2020: Preceded by: Larry W. Faircloth Sr. Succeeded by: Don Forsht: Personal details; Born July 8, 1969 (age 55) South Carolina, U.S. Political party: Constitution: Other political affiliations: Americans Coming Together (ACT) (2022 ...