Roger Hanshaw (born March 24, 1980)[1] is an American politician from West Virginia who currently serves as the Speaker of the West Virginia House of Delegates, in office since August 2018.[2]
Roger Hanshaw | |
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Speaker of the West Virginia House of Delegates | |
Assumed office August 29, 2018 | |
Preceded by | Tim Armstead |
Member of the West Virginia House of Delegates | |
Assumed office December 1, 2014 | |
Preceded by | David Walker |
Constituency | 62nd district (2022–present) 33rd district (2014–2022) |
Personal details | |
Born | Charleston, West Virginia, U.S. | March 24, 1980
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Kirsten |
Children | 2 |
Education | West Virginia University, Morgantown (BS, JD) University of Notre Dame (PhD) |
Hanshaw was first elected to the West Virginia House of Delegates during the 2014 election cycle, defeating incumbent Democrat David Walker with 54.7% of the vote, to Walker's 45.3%.[3]