Roger Conley (born September 9, 1956) the son of Rev. Melvin and Maxine conley is an American politician who served as a Delegate from the 10th district to the West Virginia House of Delegates from 2020 to 2022. Conley is a Republican.
Roger Conley | |
|---|---|
| Member of the West Virginia House of Delegates from the 10th district | |
| In office December 1, 2020 – December 1, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Tom Azinger |
| Succeeded by | New boundaries |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Roger Conley September 9, 1956 Parkersburg, West Virginia, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Katherine Conley |
In 2022, he was defeated in the District 11 Republican primary by Bob Fehrenbacher.[1]
Early life, education, and career
editConley was born in Parkersburg, 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.[2][3]
Elections
edit2020
editIn a four-way primary, Conley was one of three Republicans to receive the nomination, with 25.39% of the vote.[4]
In the general election, Conley was elected to the House of Delegates with the same two fellow Republicans, receiving 22.25% of the vote.[5]
Tenure
editCommittee assignments
edit- Government Organization[6]
- Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security
- Workforce Development
Transgender rights
editConley 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.[7][6]
Personal life
editConley is married to Katherine Conley and has three children. 5 siblings He is a Baptist.[2]
References
edit- ^ "Roger Conley resigns from Wood County GOP positions". newsandsentinel.com/. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
- ^ 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 (March 28, 2021). "West Virginia House passes transgender athlete bill". Columbia Basin Herald. Retrieved April 9, 2021.