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 The West Virginia House of Delegates is the lower house of the West Virginia Legislature. Only three states—Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia—refer to their lower house as the House of Delegates. Organization Regular sessions begin with ...

from 2020 to 2022. Conley is a Republican.

Early life, education, and career

Conley was born in

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to Melvin and Maxine Conley. He was educated at

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, 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

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from 2016 to 2020.

Elections

2020

In a four-way primary, Conley was one of three Republicans to receive the nomination, with 25.39% of the vote. In the general election, Conley was elected to the House of Delegates with the same two fellow Republicans, receiving 22.25% of the vote.

Tenure

Committee assignments

*Government Organization *Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security *Workforce Development

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.

Personal life

Conley is married to Katherine Conley and has three children. He is a

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References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Conley, Roger Ray Living people 1956 births 21st-century American politicians Republican Party members of the West Virginia House of Delegates Baptists from West Virginia People from Parkersburg, West Virginia West Virginia University at Parkersburg alumni