A. James Manchin
| A. James Manchin | |
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| Member of the West Virginia House of Delegates from the 43rd district |
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In office 1998 – 2003 Serving with Mike Caputo, Linda Longstreth |
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| Succeeded by | Tim Manchin |
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In office 1948–1950 |
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| 21stTreasurer of West Virginia | |
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In office 1985–1989 |
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| Governor | Arch A. Moore, Jr. |
| Preceded by | Larrie Bailey |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Loehr |
| 25th West Virginia Secretary of State | |
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In office 1977–1985 |
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| Governor | Jay Rockefeller |
| Preceded by | James R. McCartney |
| Succeeded by | Ken Hechler |
| Personal details | |
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Antonio James Manchin April 7, 1927 Farmington, West Virginia |
| Died | November 3, 2003 (aged 76) Fairmont, West Virginia |
| Political party | Democratic Party |
| Spouse(s) | Stella Machel Petros |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence | Fairmont, West Virginia |
| Alma mater | West Virginia University |
| Profession | high school teacher |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
Antonio James Manchin (April 7, 1927 – November 3, 2003) was a West Virginia Democratic politician who served as a member of the House of Delegates (1948–50; 1998-2003), as Secretary of State (1977–85), and as State Treasurer (1985–89). A colorful and controversial figure, he was the uncle of former West Virginia Governor and current U.S. Senator Joe Manchin III.
Manchin was born in Farmington, West Virginia to Kathleen and Joseph Manchin I. His parents were of Italian descent. He received an A.B. degree in political science and sociology and a master's degree in education from West Virginia University.
Manchin was first elected to the West Virginia House of Delegates in 1948 at age 21, but was defeated in his bid for re-election in 1950. He spent most of the 1950s working as a high school teacher and wrestling coach.
In 1961, President John F. Kennedy appointed him to serve as State Director of the Farmers Home Administration and he served at the federal level as Special Assistant to the National Administrator of the Farmers Home Administration, holding those positions.
In 1972, he ran for West Virginia Secretary of State when incumbent Jay Rockefeller retired to run for governor. In the seven candidate Democratic primary, he lost and ranked second place with 18% of the vote, behind Thomas Winner who won with a plurality of 20% of the vote. After the election, Governor Arch A. Moore, Jr. in 1973 appointed him to direct the Rehabilitation Environmental Action Program (REAP), a successful effort which rid the State of more than 100,000 junked cars as well as numerous appliances.
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