Clay Riley

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Clay Riley
Member of the West Virginia House of Delegates
from the 48th district
Assumed office
2020
Personal details
Born
Clay Riley

(1975-12-21) December 21, 1975 (age 48)
Shinnston, West Virginia
Political partyRepublican Party (United States)
Spouse(s)Whitney Riley

Clay Riley (born December 21, 1975) is an American politician who has served as a Delegate from the 48th District to the West Virginia House of Delegates since 2020. Riley is a Republican Party (United States).

Early life, education, and career

Riley was born in Shinnston, West Virginia, to Bob and Ann Riley. He graduated from West Virginia University with a Bachelor of Science in Electric Engineering and Computer Engineering. Riley is the Vice President of Strategic Growth of The Thrasher Group, a West Virginia-based engineering firm. He also serves as President of the West Virginia Chapter of the American Council of Engineering Companies.[1]

Elections

2020

In the 2020 Republican primary, Riley placed fourth in a field of seven candidates where the top four moved on to the general election.[2]

In the general election, Riley placed fourth out of eight candidates with 13.3% of the vote where the top four vote-getters were elected.[2]

2022

In 2022, Riley's district changed during the state redistricting process following the 2020 United States census. Riley was unopposed in the primary election for West Virginia's new 72nd House District. He will face Democrat Derek McIntyre in the general election.[2]

Tenure

Committee assignments

  • Finance
  • Vice Chair of Committee on Fire Departments and Emergency Medical Services (Vice Chair)
  • Political Subdivisions
  • Technology & Infrastructure
  • Select Committee on Tourism and Economic Diversification[3]

Personal life

Riley has four children - Brenna, Avery, McKinnley and Cade Riley.[4]

References

  1. "Thrasher WV Engineering". WVNews. West Virginia News. Retrieved 13 July 2022.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 "WV House District 48 Election Results". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 13 July 2022.
  3. "Member Profile". WV Legislature. Retrieved 13 July 2022.
  4. "Member Bio". WV Legislature. Retrieved 13 July 2022.

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