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Meet the Governor
Earl Ray Tomblin is West Virginia’s 35th governor. He was born March 15, 1952, in Logan County. He received his undergraduate degree from West Virginia University, an M.B.A. from Marshall University and attended the University of Charleston.
A self-employed businessman and former school teacher, Governor Tomblin was elected to the West Virginia House of Delegates in 1974 at the age of 22 and held that position until he was elected to the West Virginia Senate in 1980. Governor Tomblin is the longest serving Senate President, a position he has held since his election in 1995. He was named the state’s first Lieutenant Governor in 2000. He has dedicated his professional career to public service for the betterment of West Virginia.
He started acting as Governor in November 2010, when Governor Manchin resigned the position to fill the unexpired term of U. S. Senator Robert C. Byrd.
Governor Tomblin enjoys a variety of outdoor activities, including riding ATV trails and gardening. He is a committed family man and has been married for 31 years to the former Joanne Jeager. They have one son, Brent.
Here's what Governor Tomblin had to say about whether to have an election for governor or not:
"I recognize that many people may be wondering when a new election for Governor will be held. I have been advised that our current laws – which have been on the books for over a century – clearly provide that the new election will occur in 2012. Legal experts agreed on this point unanimously before a legislative committee studying this subject only a few weeks ago.
I am well aware of the strong desires of some wishing to have an election prior to 2012. For me, it comes down to what the people want. If my fellow West Virginians express an overwhelming desire to have a quick election, I will work with the Legislature to make that a reality. We must, however, take a reasoned and thoughtful approach to our decision-making process. We must keep in mind the potential costs, timing, and what is in the best interests of West Virginia."
How do you feel ? Should Governor Tomblin serve out the current term as governor or should we have an election now to choose our governor.
A self-employed businessman and former school teacher, Governor Tomblin was elected to the West Virginia House of Delegates in 1974 at the age of 22 and held that position until he was elected to the West Virginia Senate in 1980. Governor Tomblin is the longest serving Senate President, a position he has held since his election in 1995. He was named the state’s first Lieutenant Governor in 2000. He has dedicated his professional career to public service for the betterment of West Virginia.
He started acting as Governor in November 2010, when Governor Manchin resigned the position to fill the unexpired term of U. S. Senator Robert C. Byrd.
Governor Tomblin enjoys a variety of outdoor activities, including riding ATV trails and gardening. He is a committed family man and has been married for 31 years to the former Joanne Jeager. They have one son, Brent.
Here's what Governor Tomblin had to say about whether to have an election for governor or not:
"I recognize that many people may be wondering when a new election for Governor will be held. I have been advised that our current laws – which have been on the books for over a century – clearly provide that the new election will occur in 2012. Legal experts agreed on this point unanimously before a legislative committee studying this subject only a few weeks ago.
I am well aware of the strong desires of some wishing to have an election prior to 2012. For me, it comes down to what the people want. If my fellow West Virginians express an overwhelming desire to have a quick election, I will work with the Legislature to make that a reality. We must, however, take a reasoned and thoughtful approach to our decision-making process. We must keep in mind the potential costs, timing, and what is in the best interests of West Virginia."
How do you feel ? Should Governor Tomblin serve out the current term as governor or should we have an election now to choose our governor.