Charlotte Lane
Charlotte Lane | |
|---|---|
| Chair of the West Virginia Public Service Commission | |
| Assumed office July 1, 2019 | |
| Appointed by | Jim Justice |
| Preceded by | Michael Albert |
| Member of the United States International Trade Commission | |
| In office August 27, 2003 – December 2011 | |
| Appointed by | George W. Bush |
| Succeeded by | David S. Johanson |
| Member of the West Virginia House of Delegates | |
| In office 2017–2018 | |
| Succeeded by | Doug Skaff |
| Constituency | 35th district |
| In office 1990–1992 | |
| Constituency | 23rd district |
| In office 1979–1980 | |
| Constituency | 17th district |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 12, 1947 |
| Party | Republican |
| Education | Marshall University (AB) West Virginia University (JD) |
Charlotte R. Lane (born August 12, 1947) is an American attorney and politician from the state of West Virginia. She is a member of the Republican Party.
Early life and education
Lane is a native of Pleasants County, West Virginia. She moved to Charleston, West Virginia, in 1973.[1] Lane earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science and journalism from Marshall University and a Juris Doctor from the West Virginia University College of Law.[2]
Career
Lane was orgininally elected to West Virginia House of Delegates in 1978 in the 17th district, and would later serve throughout the 1990s and was later appointed as chair the West Virginia Public Service Commission.[1] In 1987, she served as the United States attorney on an interim basis. In 2004, President George W. Bush appointed Lane to the United States International Trade Commission.[3]
Lane ran for West Virginia's 2nd congressional district in the 2014 elections,[4] but lost the Republican primary election to Alex Mooney.[5]
Personal life
Lane was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1981.[4]
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Margaret Workman | 363,458 | 33.96% | |
| Democratic | Thomas B. Miller (incumbent) | 346,391 | 32.36% | |
| Republican | Charlotte Lane | 210,473 | 19.67% | |
| Republican | Jeniver Jones | 149,920 | 14.01% | |
| Total votes | 1,070,242 | 100.00% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
| Democratic hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Darrell McGraw (incumbent) | 295,288 | 51.08% | |
| Republican | Charlotte Lane | 282,838 | 48.92% | |
| Total votes | 578,126 | 100.00% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Moore Capito | 14,822 | 16.67% | |
| Democratic | Andrew Byrd (incumbent) | 13,546 | 15.23% | |
| Republican | Eric Nelson (incumbent) | 11,881 | 13.36% | |
| Republican | Charlotte Lane | 10,505 | 11.81% | |
| Republican | Keith Pauley | 10,251 | 11.53% | |
| Democratic | Ben Adams | 9,899 | 11.13% | |
| Democratic | Thornton Cooper | 9,404 | 10.57% | |
| Democratic | Benjamin M. Sheridan | 8,628 | 9.70% | |
| Total votes | 88,936 | 100.00% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
| Democratic hold | ||||
| Republican hold | ||||
| Republican hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Doug Skaff | 13,202 | 14.93% | |
| Democratic | Andrew Byrd (incumbent) | 13,038 | 14.75% | |
| Republican | Moore Capito (incumbent) | 12,729 | 14.40% | |
| Republican | Eric Nelson (incumbent) | 11,765 | 13.31% | |
| Republican | Charlotte Lane (incumbent) | 10,309 | 11.66% | |
| Democratic | Renate Pore | 10,165 | 11.50% | |
| Democratic | James P. Robinette | 9,444 | 10.68% | |
| Republican | Edward R. Burgess | 7,767 | 8.78% | |
| Total votes | 88,419 | 100.00% | ||
| Democratic gain from Republican | ||||
| Democratic hold | ||||
| Republican hold | ||||
| Republican hold | ||||
References
- ^ a b Ann Ali. "Q&A: Charlotte Lane picks up the campaign pace - Business, Government Legal News from throughout WV". Statejournal.com. Archived from the original on May 15, 2014. Retrieved May 14, 2014.
- ^ "Charlotte Lane's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved April 30, 2022.
- ^ Manfield, Lucas; Ward, Ken Jr. (April 17, 2021). "Natural Gas Is Getting Cheaper. Thousands Are Paying More To Heat Their Homes Anyway". ProPublica. Retrieved May 1, 2022.
- ^ a b "| Charlotte Lane officially announces campaign for Congress". Charlestondailymail.com. August 13, 2013. Archived from the original on May 14, 2014. Retrieved May 14, 2014.
- ^ "Tea Party's Alex Mooney Wins West Virginia GOP House Primary - ABC News". Abcnews.go.com. Retrieved May 14, 2014.
- ^ "West Virginia Blue Book - 1989 - Page 753" (PDF). West Virginia Legislature.
- ^ "1988 General Election - Official Election Returns" (PDF). West Virginia Secretary of State.
- ^ "West Virginia Blue Book - 1997 - Page 713" (PDF). West Virginia Legislature.