Scott Varner
Scott Varner | |
|---|---|
| Majority Whip of the West Virginia House of Delegates | |
| In office 1997–2007 | |
| Succeeded by | Mike Caputo |
| Member of the West Virginia House of Representatives from the 4th district | |
| In office 1993–2013 | |
| Succeeded by | David Evans |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 1, 1962 Wheeling, West Virginia |
| Political party | Democratic Party |
| Spouse | Suzanne Yanni |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | Moundsville, West Virginia |
| Alma mater | West Virginia University |
| Profession | Teacher |
Scott Varner is an American politician who served as a member of the West Virginia House of Delegates from the 4th district. Scott served as majority whip of the West Virginia House from 1997 to 2007.[1] in 2025, he was appointed as the president of the Marshall County Commission after 11 years as a county commissioner.[2] He is a member of the Democratic Party.
Speakership candidacy
[edit]In 2006, Scott announced his candidacy for speaker getting support from chairmans of four major committees.[3] He was in a race against Democrat Rick Thompson. There where concerns of someone from the north of the state neglecting the interests of people in the southern part of the state. The Democratic Party caucus decided to make Thompson speaker.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ Byrd, Bill (2006-12-14). "Caputo to be House majority whip". Times West Virginian. Retrieved 2025-05-19.
- ^ "Scott Varner appointed president of Marshall County Commission". WTRF. 2025-01-07. Archived from the original on 2025-01-09. Retrieved 2025-05-18.
- ^ "Speaker's Race Heating Up - ProQuest". www.proquest.com. ProQuest 220036589. Retrieved 2025-05-19.
- ^ Porterfield, Mannix (2006-11-29). "Varner: Southern W.Va. will 'have a voice'". Beckley Register-Herald. Retrieved 2025-05-19.
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