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Earl Ray Tomblin
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Earl Ray Tomblin (born March 15, 1952) is an American politician. In 2010, he became Acting Governor of West Virginia after Joe Manchin was elected to the U.S. Senate. He was Acting governor from November 15, 2010 until 2011. From 2011 to 2017 he was the Governor of West Virginia. On October 2011, he won a special election to fill the term expiring in January 2013. On November 2012, he won election to his first full term. Before becoming governor, he was President of the West Virginia senate.
Quick Facts 35th Governor of West Virginia, Preceded by ...
Earl Ray Tomblin | |
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35th Governor of West Virginia | |
In office November 15, 2010[1] – January 16, 2017 | |
Preceded by | Joe Manchin |
Succeeded by | Jim Justice |
President of the West Virginia Senate | |
In office January 3, 1995 – November 3, 2011 | |
Preceded by | Keith Burdette |
Succeeded by | Jeff Kessler |
Member of the West Virginia Senate from the 7th district | |
In office December 1, 1980 – November 3, 2011 | |
Preceded by | J. Ned Grubb |
Succeeded by | Art Kirkendoll |
Member of the West Virginia House of Delegates from the 16th district | |
In office December 1, 1974 – December 1, 1980 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1952-03-15) March 15, 1952 (age 72) Logan County, West Virginia, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Joanne Jaeger |
Children | 1 |
Residence | Governor's Mansion |
Alma mater | West Virginia University Marshall University |
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