| Laura Chapman | |
|---|---|
| Member of the West Virginia Senate from the 1st district | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office December 1, 2022Serving with Ryan Weld | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jeannette Laura Wakim (1984-11-26) November 26, 1984 (age 40) Wheeling, West Virginia |
| Political party | Republican |
| Parent | Chris Wakim (father) |
| Education | Middlebury College |
| Alma mater | West Virginia University |
Jeannette Laura Wakim Chapman (née Wakim; born November 26, 1984) is an American politician who has served as a member of the West Virginia Senate from the 1st district since the 2022 West Virginia Senate election.
Legal career
Chapman is an attorney by profession.
Political career
In 2024, Chapman endorsed Donald Trump's presidential campaign.
Personal life
Chapmans father is former state legislator Chris Wakim.
References
- "Laura Wakim Chapman". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2024-02-07.
- "Laura Wakim Chapman Launches Bid for West Virginia Senate". theintelligencer.net. Retrieved 2024-07-28.
- Yohe, Randy (June 8, 2023). "50 W.Va. Lawmakers Sign Letter Endorsing Donald Trump". West Virginia Public Broadcasting. Retrieved June 8, 2023.
- "Laura Wakim-Chapman earns nod for 1st Senate District seat". theintelligencer.net. Retrieved 2024-07-28.
External links
| Members of the West Virginia Senate | |
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86th West Virginia Legislature (2023–2024)
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- Living people
- Politicians from Wheeling, West Virginia
- 21st-century American women politicians
- Republican Party West Virginia state senators
- Women state legislators in West Virginia
- Middlebury College alumni
- West Virginia University alumni
- American Christians
- 21st-century members of the West Virginia Legislature