Roger Conley Explained

Roger Conley
State Delegate:West Virginia
District:10th
Term Start:December 1, 2020
Term End:December 1, 2022
Predecessor:Tom Azinger
Successor:New boundaries
Birth Name:Roger Conley
Birth Date:9 September 1956
Birth Place:Parkersburg, West Virginia, U.S.
Party:Republican
Spouse:Katherine Conley

Roger Conley (born September 9, 1956) is an American politician who served as a Delegate from the 10th district to the West Virginia House of Delegates from 2020 to 2022. Conley is a Republican.

In 2022, he was defeated in the District 11 Republican primary by Bob Fehrenbacher.[1]

Early life, education, and career

Conley was born in Parkersburg, West Virginia to Melvin and Maxine Conley. He was educated at West Virginia University at Parkersburg, a community college. Before running for office, Conley was employed in the manufacturing industry for 30 years, owning his own company for 12. Conley also served on the City Council of Vienna, West Virginia from 2016 to 2020.[2] [3]

Elections

2020

In a four-way primary, Conley was one of three Republicans to receive the nomination, with 25.39% of the vote.[4]

In the general election, Conley was elected to the House of Delegates with the same two fellow Republicans, receiving 22.25% of the vote.[5]

Tenure

Committee assignments

Transgender rights

Conley supported a bill that would prohibit transgender athletes from competing on the team that aligns with their gender identity and was the sponsor of a similar bill.[7] [6]

Personal life

Conley is married to Katherine Conley and has three children. He is a Baptist.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Roger Conley resigns from Wood County GOP positions . 2024-06-20 . newsandsentinel.com/ . en-US.
  2. Web site: West Virginia Delegate Biography: Roger Conley . West Virginia Legislature . 9 April 2021 . 1.
  3. Web site: Dunlap . Brett . Conley, Kimes elected to House of Delegates . Parkersburg News and Sentinel . 9 April 2021 . 2.
  4. Web site: 2020 Primary Election: House of Delegates 10th District . West Virginia Board of Elections . 9 April 2021 . 3.
  5. Web site: 2020 General Election: House of Delegates 10th District . West Virginia Board of Elections . 9 April 2021 . 4.
  6. Web site: Member Profiles: Delegate Conley . West Virginia Legislature . 9 April 2021 . 6.
  7. Web site: Raby . John . West Virginia House passes transgender athlete bill . Columbia Basin Herald . March 28, 2021 . 9 April 2021 . 5.