

Mitch Carmichael
Mitch Carmichael, a Republican, is president of the West Virginia state Senate. He was first elected to the Senate in 2012; prior to that, he served in the state House.
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Mitch Carmichael, a Republican, is president of the West Virginia state Senate. He was first elected to the Senate in 2012; prior to that, he served in the state House.
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