West Virginia

West Virginia Governor
Patrick Morrisey (Republican)
West Virginia Population
1.77 million
West Virginia U.S. Senators
2 U.S. Senators
West Virginia U.S. House Members
2 U.S. House members

West Virginia became the 35th state on June 20, 1863. Its civic profile is shaped by its Civil War creation, Appalachian communities, coal, labor history, forests, rivers, small towns, health care access, and economic transition. Public decisions about roads, broadband, schools, addiction services, energy, water, and local services often carry immediate consequences in mountain communities. This profile helps readers find West Virginia representation and official state resources while recognizing that debates over infrastructure and diversification are deeply connected to everyday life.

U.S. Senators

U.S. House Members