Dianna Graves is an American politician and accountant who served as a member of the West Virginia House of Delegates from the 38th district from 2017 to 2022. She was appointed to the House on September 19, 2017.
Dianna Graves | |
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| Member of the West Virginia House of Delegates from the 38th district | |
| In office September 19, 2017 – December 1, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Nancy Reagan Foster |
| Succeeded by | New boundaries |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Euless, Texas, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | Stanford University (BA) |
Early life and education
editGraves was born in Euless, Texas. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from Stanford University.[1]
Career
editGraves was a member of the Kanawha County Republican Executive Committee. She has worked as an accountant at Suttle & Stalnaker CPAs and Arnett Carbis Toothman. She was appointed to the West Virginia House of Delegates and assumed office on September 19, 2017, succeeding Nancy Reagan Foster.[2] During the 2019–2020 legislative session, Graves served as vice chair of the House Pensions and Retirement Committee.[3]
In the 2022 West Virginia House of Delegates election, Graves was defeated in the Republican primary in District 59 by Andy Shamblin.[4]
References
edit- ^ "House of Delegates District 38 candidate: Dianna Graves (R)". Charleston Gazette-Mail. 21 October 2020. Retrieved 2021-06-11.
- ^ "Dianna Graves appointed to West Virginia House of Delegates". AP News. September 20, 2017. Archived from the original on 2021-06-11.
- ^ "Dianna Graves". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-06-11.
- ^ "West Virginia legislative primaries see upsets". weirtondailytimes.com. Retrieved 2024-06-22.