David McKinley
David Bennett McKinley (born March 28, 1947) is an American businessman and politician who served as the U.S. representative for West Virginia's 1st congressional district from 2011 to 2023. A member of the Republican Party, McKinley was a member of the West Virginia House of Delegates from 1980 to 1994, and chaired the West Virginia Republican Party from 1990 to 1994.
David McKinley | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from West Virginia's 1st district | |
| In office January 3, 2011 – January 3, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Alan Mollohan |
| Succeeded by | Alex Mooney (redistricting) |
| Chair of the West Virginia Republican Party | |
| In office 1990–1994 | |
| Preceded by | Hike Heiskell |
| Succeeded by | John LeRose |
| Member of the West Virginia House of Delegates from the 3rd district | |
| In office December 15, 1980 – December 1, 1994 | |
| Preceded by | George Daber |
| Succeeded by | Tal Hutchins Greg D. Martin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | David Bennett McKinley March 28, 1947 Wheeling, West Virginia, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Mary Gerkin |
| Children | 4 |
| Education | Purdue University (BS) |
McKinley is generally considered a moderate Republican. After West Virginia lost a House seat in the 2020 redistricting cycle, his district was merged with that of Representative Alex Mooney. McKinley lost to Mooney with 35.6% of the vote in the 2022 Republican primary.
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