Karen Lynne Arvon[2] (born May 29, 1961 in South Charleston, West Virginia) is an American politician and was a Republican member of the West Virginia Senate representing the 9th district.[3] Prior to this, Arvon represented the 31st district in the West Virginia House of Delegates since January 12, 2013.
Lynne Arvon | |
|---|---|
| Member of the West Virginia Senate from the 9th district | |
| In office January 23, 2018 – December 1, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Jeff Mullins |
| Succeeded by | Rollan Roberts |
| Member of the West Virginia House of Delegates from the 31st[1] district | |
| In office January 12, 2013 – January 23, 2018 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 29, 1961 South Charleston, West Virginia, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence(s) | Beckley, West Virginia, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Marshall University (A.A.) West Virginia State University (B.S.) |
| Profession | Medical office manager |
Education edit
Arvon earned her associate degree from Marshall University and her BS in business administration from West Virginia State University.
Private career edit
Arvon is the office manager for MyCare Inc., her husband's direct primary care facility.[4]
Political career edit
With district 31 incumbent Democratic Representative Meshea Poore running in district 37 due to redistricting, Arvon was unopposed for the May 8, 2012 Republican primary, winning with 715 votes,[5] and won the November 6, 2012 general election with 3,191 votes (51.2%) against Democratic nominee Clyde McKnight.[6]
Arvon was appointed by Gov. Jim Justice to the district 9 Senate seat in January, 2018. The seat had previously been held by Jeff Mullins, who resigned on January 12, 2018, citing business and family obligations.[7]
Personal life edit
Avron is married to Matthew Arvon, with whom she has three children.[7]
References edit
- ^ "Karen Arvon". Charleston, West Virginia: West Virginia Legislature. Retrieved March 24, 2014.
- ^ "Lynne Arvon's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved March 24, 2014.
- ^ Rusty Marks (January 23, 2018). "Arvon to fill vacant seat on West Virginia Senate". The State Journal. Retrieved January 23, 2018.
- ^ "MyCare offering direct primary care services to patients". Beckley, WV: The Register Herald. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 8 March 2018.
- ^ "Statewide Results Primary Election May 8, 2012 Official Results". Charleston, West Virginia: Secretary of State of West Virginia. Retrieved March 24, 2014.
- ^ "Statewide Results General Election November 6, 2012 Official Results". Charleston, West Virginia: Secretary of State of West Virginia. Retrieved March 24, 2014.
- ^ a b "Justice taps delegate for West Virginia Senate seat". The Seattle Times. 23 January 2018. Retrieved 7 March 2018.
External links edit
- Official page at the West Virginia Legislature
- Profile at Vote Smart
- Karen "Lynne" Arvon at Ballotpedia
- Karen (Lynne) Arvon at the National Institute on Money in State Politics
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