Lynne Arvon Explained

Lynne Arvon
State Senate:West Virginia
District:9th
Term Start:January 23, 2018
Term End:December 1, 2018
Predecessor:Jeff Mullins
Successor:Rollan Roberts
State Delegate1:West Virginia
District1:31st[1]
Term Start1:January 12, 2013
Term End1:January 23, 2018
Party:Republican
Birth Date:29 May 1961
Birth Place:South Charleston, West Virginia, U.S.
Alma Mater:Marshall University (A.A.)
West Virginia State University (B.S.)
Profession:Medical office manager
Residence:Beckley, West Virginia, U.S.

Karen Lynne Arvon[2] (born May 29, 1961 in South Charleston, West Virginia) is an American politician and was a Republican member of the West Virginia Senate representing the 9th district.[3] Prior to this, Arvon represented the 31st district in the West Virginia House of Delegates since January 12, 2013.

Education

Arvon earned her associate degree from Marshall University and her BS in business administration from West Virginia State University.

Private career

Arvon is the office manager for MyCare Inc., her husband's direct primary care facility.[4]

Political career

With district 31 incumbent Democratic Representative Meshea Poore running in district 37 due to redistricting, Arvon was unopposed for the May 8, 2012 Republican primary, winning with 715 votes,[5] and won the November 6, 2012 general election with 3,191 votes (51.2%) against Democratic nominee Clyde McKnight.[6]

Arvon was appointed by Gov. Jim Justice to the district 9 Senate seat in January, 2018. The seat had previously been held by Jeff Mullins, who resigned on January 12, 2018, citing business and family obligations.[7]

Personal life

Avron is married to Matthew Arvon, with whom she has three children.[7]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Karen Arvon . . . March 24, 2014.
  2. Web site: Lynne Arvon's Biography . . March 24, 2014.
  3. Web site: Arvon to fill vacant seat on West Virginia Senate. The State Journal. January 23, 2018. Rusty Marks. January 23, 2018.
  4. Web site: MyCare offering direct primary care services to patients . 31 December 2017 . The Register Herald . Beckley, WV. 8 March 2018.
  5. Web site: Statewide Results Primary Election May 8, 2012 Official Results . . Charleston, West Virginia . March 24, 2014.
  6. Web site: Statewide Results General Election November 6, 2012 Official Results . Secretary of State of West Virginia . Charleston, West Virginia . March 24, 2014.
  7. Web site: Justice taps delegate for West Virginia Senate seat . 23 January 2018 . The Seattle Times . 7 March 2018.