Randy Smith | |
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President of the West Virginia Senate Lieutenant Governor of West Virginia | |
Assumed office January 8, 2025 | |
Governor | Jim Justice Patrick Morrisey |
Preceded by | Craig Blair |
Member of the West Virginia Senate from the 14th district | |
Assumed office January 11,2017 Servingwith Jay Taylor | |
Preceded by | Bob Williams |
Member of the West VirginiaHouseofDelegates from the 53rd district | |
In office January 12,2013 –January 11,2017 | |
Preceded by | Jonathan Miller |
Succeeded by | Tony J. Lewis |
Personal details | |
Born | Randy Edward Smith March 3,1960 Oakland,Maryland,U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Patty Smith |
Website | Campaign website |
Randy Edward Smith [1] (born March 3,1960) is an American politician,the president of the West Virginia Senate,and the lieutenant governor of West Virginia since January 8,2025. He is a Republican member of the West Virginia Senate representing District 14 since January 11,2017. [2]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Randy Smith | 23,201 | 53.26% | |
Democratic | Bob Williams | 18,264 | 41.93% | |
Libertarian | Matthew Persinger | 2,098 | 4.82% | |
Total votes | 43,563 | 100.0% |
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