Joseph Manchin III

Former United States Senator

West Virginia

Joseph Manchin III served as a United States Senator for West Virginia from 2010 to 2025, bringing decades of leadership and a commitment to pragmatic, results-driven public service. Throughout his tenure, he was a key member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, where he served as Chair, as well as the Appropriations, Armed Services, and Veterans’ Affairs Committees. Prior to his time in the Senate, he served as the 34th Governor of West Virginia (2005-2010) and as West Virginia Secretary of State (2001-2005). A staunch advocate for bipartisanship and commonsense policymaking, Senator Manchin focused on energy security, economic development, and national defense. He championed an all-of-the-above energy strategy that harnessed coal, natural gas, nuclear, and renewables, while emphasizing innovation and sustainability to ensure both environmental and economic stability. His leadership helped shape policies that strengthened American energy independence, revitalized domestic manufacturing, and supported job creation in West Virginia and beyond. Beyond public office, Senator Manchin remains deeply committed to his home state, supporting education, workforce development, and civic engagement initiatives. He continues to advocate for responsible governance, fiscal accountability, and solutions that bridge the partisan divide. A graduate of West Virginia University with a degree in business administration, he has dedicated his life to fostering economic growth and ensuring that the American Dream remains within reach for future generations.