Anne Charnock
Anne Blye Charnock is a lawyer and a Republican member of the West Virginia State Senate , where she represents Kanawha County. She is a former Charleston Municipal Court judge. She also previously served as Chief Deputy Kanawha County Clerk. Charnock was appointed to the Senate in 2025 and is running for re-election. Her campaign indicates she is an advocate of public safety and social issues. Education: George Washington High School, West Virginia University BA and JD. Occupation: Lawyer. Town of Birth: Charleston, WV. Affiliations: Alpha Delta Pi Sorority; Elizabeth Memorial United Methodist Chruch.
“I'm grateful to these Senators for agreeing to step up and take on new leadership roles as we get started this year,”
(The Real WV) “These changes put us in a strong position to lead with a strong West Virginia-first agenda, and I am confident that with our new leadership, we will bring monumental change to our citizens. I look forward to the work that each of these Senators will do during our upcoming Regular Session.”
(The Real WV)Richie Robb
Richard “Richie” Robb is an attorney with 40+ years of experience. He was the mayor of South Charleston for eight terms from 1975-2007. He was first elected to this position at 29 years old. Robb is a Bronze Star Vietnam veteran, where he was a military intelligence officer. He is a life-long WV resident and a husband, father and grandfather.
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Campaign site
“I was Mayor of South Charleston (WV 10th largest city) from 1975 to 2007. I was awarded the Bronze Star in Vietnam and am a practicing attorney. I was also captain of the football team at Marshall University. I am married to a school teacher. I have two children and a delightful 5-year old granddaughter. I grew up and was later mayor for 32 years in a town that was one of the most prosperous in America. That is no longer the case or even close to it. Thousands of good paying jobs have left this town and state. I want to bring them back ASAP!”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey) “Good Jobs. Senators Byrd and Rockefeller brought good jobs to WV. So will I. Medical care affordable, accessible and easy to understand. Reduce economic inequality.”
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