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H. Truman Chafin

b. 1945

American politician

Lawyer Politician Attorney at law (United States)
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About H. Truman Chafin

Born 1945. H. Truman Chafin is an American lawyer, politician and attorney at law (United States).

Harry Truman Chafin (born July 10, 1945) is a former Democratic member of the West Virginia Senate, representing the 6th district from 1982 to 2014. He served as Majority Leader from 1998 to 2010. He is married to Letitia Neese Chafin and has three daughters, Lizzie, Carah, and Carly. Lizzie is the daughter of Chafin's ex-wife and former law partner, Gretchen Lewis.

Electoral history + West Virginia's 6th senatorial district: Results 1982–2014 Year Democrat Votes % Republican Votes % 1982 | |H. Truman Chafin |18,673 |100% |No candidate | | 1986 | |H. Truman Chafin |11,401 |100% |No candidate | | 1990 | |H. Truman Chafin |9,652 |69% |Richard Bass |4,351 |31% 1994 | |H. Truman Chafin |10,295 |100% |No candidate | | 1998 | |H. Truman Chafin |10,669 |100% |No candidate | | 2002 | |H. Truman Chafin |12,713 |100% |No candidate | | 2006 | |H. Truman Chafin |14,621 |100% |No candidate | | 2010 | |H. Truman Chafin |15,200 |100% |No candidate | | 2014 | |H. Truman Chafin |11,172 |49% |Mark R. Maynard |11,561 |51%

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Important facts

Born
10 July 1945, Williamson
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Lawyer, politician, Attorney at law (United States)
Nationality
United States
Education
Marshall University, Emory University School of Law, Michigan State University College of Law
Positions held
Member of the State Senate of West Virginia
Also known as
Harry Truman Chafin

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Frequently asked questions

Who is H. Truman Chafin?

American politician

When was H. Truman Chafin born?

H. Truman Chafin was born on 10 July 1945 in Williamson.

What is H. Truman Chafin's occupation?

H. Truman Chafin is a lawyer, politician and attorney at law (United States).

What nationality is H. Truman Chafin?

H. Truman Chafin is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: H. Truman Chafin

· Wikidata: Q5628608

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