Mike Folk | |
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| Member of the West VirginiaHouseofDelegates from the 63rd district | |
| In office January 12, 2013 –January 9, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | District established |
| Succeeded by | John Hardy |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Michael Craig Folk |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Stella Folk |
| Education | Shepherd University (BS) West Virginia University (MBA) |
| Website | Campaign website |
Michael Craig Folk [1] (born in Martinsburg,West Virginia) is an American politician from West Virginia. A Republican,he was formerly a member of the West Virginia House of Delegates,representing District 63. [2]
Folk is a graduate of Hedgesville High School. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in economics from Shepherd College (now Shepherd University) and his master of business administration from West Virginia University. [3]
On February 5,2019,Folk announced he would challenge West Virginia Governor Jim Justice in the state's 2020 primary elections. [3]
On July 15,2016,Folk tweeted that Hillary Clinton should be "hung on the Mall in Washington,DC" in response to her email controversy. [10] [11] [12] He later stated that he regretted the comment,but reiterated his belief that Clinton should be tried for treason. [13] Two days later,Folk was suspended from his job as a pilot for United Airlines over the comment. [14] [15]