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West Virginia Legislature

87th Legislature

Office of the Senate President

President Randy Smith (R-Preston, 14)

Welcome from Senate President Randy Smith

Biography

  • Randy E. Smith (R – Preston, 14)
  • Occupation: Coal Miner
  • Born: March 3, 1960, in Oakland, Maryland
  • Parents: George and Iola Clem
  • Wife: Patty Smith
  • Children: Amy J. Wotring, R. Scott Smith
  • Education: East Preston High School
  • Affiliations: Member, National Rifle Association; Brookside Church of the Brethren; FFA Alumni Assoc., CTE Advisory Board
  • Legislative Service: Elected to the House 2012-2014; Elected to the Senate 2016-2024
  • Legislative Positions Held: Senate President, 8yth Legislature; Chair, Committee on Energy, Industry and Mining, 83rd, 84th, 85th, and 86th Legislatures
  • Religion: Protestant