Roger Conley
Roger Conley | |
|---|---|
| Member of the West Virginia House of Delegates from the 10th district | |
| Assumed office 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Tom Azinger |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Roger Conley September 9, 1956 Parkersburg, West Virginia |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Katherine Conley |
Roger Conley (Born September 9, 1956) is an American politician who has served as a Delegate from the 10th district to the West Virginia House of Delegates since 2020. Conley is a Republican.
Early life, education, and career[]
Conley was born in Petersburg, West Virginia to Melvin and Maxine Conley. He was educated at West Virginia University at Parkersburg, a community college. Before running for office, Conley was employed in the manufacturing industry for 30 years, owning his own company for 12. Conley also served on the City Council of Vienna, West Virginia from 2016 to 2020. [1][2]
Elections[]
2020[]
In a four-way primary, Conley was one of three Republicans to receive the nomination, with 25.39% of the vote.[3]
In the general election, Conley was elected to the House of Delegates with the same two fellow Republicans, receiving 22.25% of the vote.[4]
Tenure[]
Committee assignments[]
- Government Organization[5]
- Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security
- Workforce Development
Transgender rights[]
Conley supported a bill that would prohibit transgender athletes from competing on the team that aligns with their gender identity and was the sponsor of a similar bill.[6][5]
Personal life[]
Conley is married to Katherine Conley and has three children. He is a Baptist.[1]
References[]
- ^ a b "West Virginia Delegate Biography: Roger Conley". West Virginia Legislature. Retrieved April 9, 2021.
- ^ Dunlap, Brett. "Conley, Kimes elected to House of Delegates". Parkersburg News and Sentinel. Retrieved April 9, 2021.
- ^ "2020 Primary Election: House of Delegates 10th District". West Virginia Board of Elections. Retrieved April 9, 2021.
- ^ "2020 General Election: House of Delegates 10th District". West Virginia Board of Elections. Retrieved April 9, 2021.
- ^ a b "Member Profiles: Delegate Conley". West Virginia Legislature. Retrieved April 9, 2021.
- ^ Raby, John. "West Virginia House passes transgender athlete bill". Columbia Basin Herald. Retrieved April 9, 2021.
- Living people
- 1956 births
- West Virginia Republicans
- 21st-century American politicians
- Members of the West Virginia House of Delegates
- Baptists from West Virginia
- People from Parkersburg, West Virginia
- West Virginia University at Parkersburg alumni