Bob Beach
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Robert D. Beach (born July 21, 1959, Morgantown, West Virginia) is an American politician and a Democratic member of the West Virginia State Senate representing District 13[1][2] since January 2011. Beach was also the Democratic nominee for West Virginia Commissioner of Agriculture in 2020. Beach served consecutively in the West Virginia Legislature's House of Delegates from January 2001 until January 2011, and non-consecutively from his May 1998 appointment to fill the vacancy caused by the passing of his father, the late Delegate Robert C. Beach, until December 3, 1998, in the West Virginia House of Delegates within the 44 Delegate District.
Bob Beach | |
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Member of the West Virginia Senate from the 13th district | |
In office December 1, 2010 – December 1, 2022 | |
Preceded by | Mike Oliverio |
Succeeded by | Mike Oliverio |
Member of the West Virginia House of Delegates from the 44th district | |
In office December 1, 2000 – December 1, 2010 | |
Preceded by | Nancy Houston |
Succeeded by | Anthony Barill |
In office April 24, 1998 – December 1, 1998 | |
Preceded by | Robert C. Beach |
Succeeded by |
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Personal details | |
Born | (1959-07-21) July 21, 1959 (age 64) Morgantown, West Virginia, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Rachel Plybon |
Children | 5 |
Education | Fairmont State University |
Senator Beach has served in a variety of legislative positions; including Chairman of Agriculture and Transportation Committee, member of the Legislative Oversight Commission on Education Accountability and the WV Holocaust Education Commission. Beach currently serves on the Agriculture and Rural Development, Banking and Insurance, Education, Judiciary, Natural Resources, and Transportation and Infrastructure committees.[3]