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Joe Manchin

American politician and businessman (born 1947)

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Joe Manchin

West Virginia's 34th Governor
Term: 2005-2010
Party: Democrat
Preceded by: Bob Wise
Succeeded by: Earl Ray Tomblin Jr.

U.S. Senator
Term: 2010-2025
Party: Democrat (2010-2024); independent (2024-2025)
Preceded by: Carte Goodwin
Succeeded by: Jim Justice

Born: August 24, 1947, in Fairmont

Senator Joseph "Joe" Anthony Manchin III was born August 24, 1947, in Fairmont. He grew up in the Marion County town of Farmington, where he worked in his grandfather's store, Manchin Grocery, and his father's furniture store.

After graduation from Farmington High School in 1965, Joe Manchin went to West Virginia University on a football scholarship, but a knee injury ended his playing days. In 1968, the furniture store burned down, and nine days later, his uncle was killed in the Farmington Mine Disaster. Manchin took one semester off to be with his family and help them rebuild the store as Manchin's Carpet Center. He graduated in 1970 with a bachelor's degree in business administration. After that, he returned to Marion County to operate the carpet store. Later, he bec

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Joe Manchin III was born in Fairmont and raised in the small coal town of Farmington, West Virginia.

After attending West Virginia University on a football scholarship, Manchin became a successful businessman. As a member of the state legislature from 1982 to 1996, he worked to improve schools, protect veterans and senior citizens, and create jobs. Manchin served as secretary of state from 2000 to 2004. He also served from 2000 to 2004 as president of his local Marion County Rescue Squad.

Elected governor in 2004, Manchin took responsibility for improving the economic climate in West Virginia to retain and create good paying jobs with health care benefits for the state’s workforce, as well as to reduce the state’s long-term debt. He also was committed to ensuring a seamless education system, providing prescription drug assistance for seniors, and strengthening the support structure for veterans.

While governor, Manchin was an active leader on the national scene, serving as chair of the Democratic Governors Association and Southern Governors’ Association.

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Joe Manchin
Official portrait, 2017
In office November 15, 2010 – January 3, 2025
Preceded by	Carte Goodwin
Succeeded by	Jim Justice
In office February 3, 2021 – January 3, 2025
Preceded by	Lisa Murkowski
Succeeded by	Mike Lee
In office January 3, 2019 – February 3, 2021
Preceded by	Maria Cantwell
Succeeded by	John Barrasso
In office July 11, 2010 – November 15, 2010
Preceded by	Jim Douglas
Succeeded by	Christine Gregoire
In office January 17, 2005 – November 15, 2010
Lieutenant	Earl Ray Tomblin
Preceded by	Bob Wise
Succeeded by	Earl Ray Tomblin
In office January 15, 2001 – January 17, 2005
Governor	Bob Wise
Preceded by	Ken Hechler
Succeeded by	Betty Ireland
In office December 1, 1986 – December 1, 1996
Preceded by	Anthony Yanero
Succeeded by	Roman Prezioso
Constituency
In office December 1, 1982 – December 1, 1986
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