Charles Edward "Ed" Gaunch is a Republican former member of the West Virginia Senate,[1][2] who represented the 8th district from January 14, 2015 until his defeat by Democrat Richard Lindsay in 2018. From 2019 to 2022 Gaunch served as the West Virginia Secretary of Commerce.

Ed Gaunch
West Virginia Secretary of Commerce
In office
January 9, 2019 – July 15, 2022
GovernorJim Justice
Preceded byWoody Thrasher
Succeeded byJames Bailey
Member of the West Virginia Senate
from the West Virginia's 8th Senate district
In office
December 1, 2014 – December 1, 2018
Preceded byErik Wells
Succeeded byRichard Lindsay
Personal details
Born (1947-05-12) May 12, 1947 (age 77)
Madison, West Virginia, US
Political partyRepublican
Residence(s)Charleston, West Virginia
Alma materWest Virginia State University
ProfessionInsurance agency executive

Election results

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West Virginia Senate District 8 (Position A) election, 2018[3]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Richard Lindsay 16,537 50.25%
Republican Ed Gaunch (incumbent) 16,372 49.75%
Total votes 32,909 100.0%
West Virginia Senate District 8 (Position A) election, 2014[4]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Ed Gaunch 14,094 52.97%
Democratic Erik Wells (incumbent) 11,472 43.12%
Constitution Mike Fisher 1,041 3.91%
Total votes 26,607 100.0%

References

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  1. ^ "Ed Gaunch". West Virginia Legislature. Retrieved October 30, 2017.
  2. ^ "Ed Gaunch's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved October 30, 2017.
  3. ^ "Statewide Results: General Election - November 6, 2018". West Virginia Secretary of State. Retrieved November 13, 2019.
  4. ^ "Statewide Results: General Election - November 4, 2014". West Virginia Secretary of State. Archived from the original on November 7, 2017. Retrieved October 30, 2017.