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William G. Conley was governor of West Virginia when this began.
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This was West Virginia's last two-term governor before the 1970s.
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Which U.S. senator filibustered (tried to block passage of) the 1964 Civil Rights Act?
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Which politician moved to West Virginia and ran successfully for Congress in 2014 after being denied the right to run that year in Maryland?
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This politician served in he U.S. House of Representatives longer than any other West Virginian.
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Who was both the youngest and oldest governor in West Virginia history?
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Who is the only member of the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals to be convicted of and served prison time for ethics crimes?
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In what controversial election year was West Virginia's new governor not determined for 15 months?
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What grandson of a former governor was elected to Congress in 2024?
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Who was the first governor born within the boundaries that became West Virginia?
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