Laura Chapman

Last updated
Laura Chapman
Member of the West Virginia Senate
from the 1st district
Assumed office
December 1, 2022
Servingwith Ryan Weld
Personal details
Born
Laura Wakim

Wheeling, West Virginia
Political party Republican
Parent Chris Wakim (father)
Education Middlebury College
Alma mater West Virginia University

Laura Chapman (nee Wakim) is an American politician who has served as a member of the West Virginia Senate from the 1st district since the 2022 West Virginia Senate election. [1]

Contents

Chapman is an attorney by profession. [2]

Political career

In 2024, Chapman endorsed Donald Trump's presidential campaign. [3]

Personal life

Chapmans father is former state legislator Chris Wakim. [4]

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2018 United States Senate election in West Virginia</span>

The 2018 United States Senate election in West Virginia took place on November 6, 2018, to elect a member of the United States Senate to represent the State of West Virginia, concurrently with other elections to the United States Senate, elections to the United States House of Representatives, and various state and local elections. This was one of ten Democratic-held Senate seats up for election in a state won by Donald Trump in the 2016 presidential election.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Lara Trump</span> Co-Chair of the Republican National Committee (born 1982)

Lara Lea Trump is an American former television producer who has co-chaired the Republican National Committee since March 2024. She is married to Eric Trump, the third child of former U.S. President Donald Trump. She was the producer and host of Trump Productions' Real News Update and a producer of Inside Edition.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2024 United States Senate election in Florida</span>

The 2024 United States Senate election in Florida will be held on November 5, 2024, to elect a member of the United States Senate to represent the state of Florida. Incumbent one-term Republican Senator Rick Scott was elected with 50.05% of the vote in 2018. He is running for re-election to a second term in office.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2024 United States Senate election in Virginia</span>

The 2024 United States Senate election in Virginia will be held on November 5, 2024, to elect a member of the United States Senate to represent the Commonwealth of Virginia. Incumbent Democratic Senator Tim Kaine is running against nonprofit founder Hung Cao for re-election to a third term in office. Kaine was re-elected with 57.0% of the vote in 2018. Primary elections took place on June 18, 2024.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">West Virginia's 1st Senate district</span> American legislative district

West Virginia's 1st Senate district is one of 17 districts in the West Virginia Senate. It is currently represented by Republicans Ryan Weld and Laura Chapman. All districts in the West Virginia Senate elect two members to staggered four-year terms.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2024 United States Senate election in Montana</span>

The 2024 United States Senate election in Montana will be held on November 5, 2024, to elect a member of the United States Senate to represent the state of Montana. Incumbent Senator Jon Tester is seeking a fourth term in office. This race is one of three Democratic-held U.S. Senate seats up for election in 2024 in states Donald Trump won in both the 2016 and 2020 presidential elections, alongside Ohio and West Virginia. Tester's re-election is considered essential for Democrats' chances to retain the Senate majority in 2024. Primary elections took place on June 4, 2024. The last time Republicans won this seat was in 2000.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2022 United States House of Representatives elections in Missouri</span>

The 2022 United States House of Representatives elections in Missouri were held on November 8, 2022, to elect the eight U.S. representatives from the state of Missouri, one from each of the state's congressional districts. The elections coincided with other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the United States Senate, and various state and local elections.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2022 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia</span>

The 2022 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia were held on November 8, 2022, to elect the 11 U.S. representatives from the state of Virginia, one from each of the state's 11 congressional districts. The elections coincide with other elections to the House of Representatives. Pursuant to state law, primaries organized through the Department of Elections were held on June 21, 2022. However, some Republican firehouse primaries were held on dates as late as May 21, 2022.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2022 United States House of Representatives elections in West Virginia</span>

The 2022 United States House of Representatives elections in West Virginia were held on November 8, 2022, to elect the two U.S. representatives from the State of West Virginia, one from each of the state's two congressional districts. The elections coincided with other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the United States Senate, and various state and local elections.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2024 United States Senate election in West Virginia</span>

The 2024 United States Senate election in West Virginia will be held on November 5, 2024, to elect a member of the United States Senate to represent the State of West Virginia. Primary elections took place on May 14, 2024.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2024 West Virginia gubernatorial election</span>

The 2024 West Virginia gubernatorial election will be held on November 5, 2024, to elect the governor of West Virginia, concurrently with the 2024 U.S. presidential election, as well as elections to the United States Senate and elections to the United States House of Representatives and various state and local elections. Republican State Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is running against Huntington Mayor Steve Williams for Governor. Incumbent Jim Justice is term-limited and cannot seek re-election to a third consecutive term in office; he is instead running for the U.S. Senate. First elected in 2016 as a Democrat by 6.8 percentage points, Justice switched parties in August 2017 and won re-election in 2020 as a Republican by 33.3 percentage points. Primary elections took place on May 14, 2024.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2024 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida</span>

The 2024 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida will be held on November 5, 2024, to elect the 28 U.S. representatives from the state of Florida, one from each of the state's congressional districts. The elections will coincide with the U.S. presidential election, as well as other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the United States Senate, and various state and local elections. Florida's congressional districts have faced heavy accusations of partisan and racial gerrymandering to minimize the voting power of black Floridians. Florida's congressional map is currently being challenged in court. Primary elections will take place on August 20th.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2024 United States House of Representatives elections in New York</span>

The 2024 United States House of Representatives elections in New York will be held on November 5, 2024, to elect the 26 U.S. representatives from the State of New York, one from each of the state's 26 congressional districts. The elections will coincide with the 2024 U.S. presidential election, as well as other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the United States Senate, and various state and local elections. The primary elections were held on June 25, 2024.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2024 United States House of Representatives elections in North Carolina</span>

The 2024 United States House of Representatives elections in North Carolina will be held on November 5, 2024, to elect the fourteen U.S. representatives from the State of North Carolina, one from all fourteen of the state's congressional districts. The elections will coincide with the 2024 U.S. presidential election, as well as other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the United States Senate, and various state and local elections. The primary elections took place on March 5, 2024.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2024 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia</span>

The 2024 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia will be held on November 5, 2024, to elect the U.S. representatives from the U.S. Commonwealth of Virginia, one from each of the state's eleven congressional districts. The elections will coincide with the 2024 U.S. presidential election, as well as other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the United States Senate, and various state and local elections. The primary elections took place on June 18, 2024.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2024 United States House of Representatives elections in West Virginia</span>

The 2024 United States House of Representatives elections in West Virginia will be held on November 5, 2024, to elect the two U.S. representatives from the State of West Virginia, one from each of the state's two congressional districts. The elections will coincide with the 2024 U.S. presidential election, as well as other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the United States Senate, and various state and local elections. The primary elections are scheduled for May 14, 2024.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2024 West Virginia Republican presidential primary</span> Presidential electoral process in West Virginia

The 2024 West Virginia Republican presidential primary was held on May 14, 2024, as part of the Republican Party primaries for the 2024 presidential election. 32 delegates to the 2024 Republican National Convention were allocated on a winner-take-all basis. The contest was held alongside the Maryland and Nebraska primaries.

References

  1. "Laura Wakim Chapman". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2024-02-07.
  2. "Laura Wakim Chapman Launches Bid for West Virginia Senate". theintelligencer.net. Retrieved 2024-07-28.
  3. Yohe, Randy (June 8, 2023). "50 W.Va. Lawmakers Sign Letter Endorsing Donald Trump". West Virginia Public Broadcasting. Retrieved June 8, 2023.
  4. "Laura Wakim-Chapman earns nod for 1st Senate District seat". theintelligencer.net. Retrieved 2024-07-28.