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She was the first African American woman to serve as a member of a state legislative body in the United States.
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Which one of the following did NOT campaign to locate the permanent state capital in Charleston?
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Before becoming governor, this person served as the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture.
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This governor was often seen as leader of the non-labor faction of Democrats during the 1930s.
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Jack Kelly was the first nominee for governor of this party.
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Which governor negotiated a controversial legal settlement related to the Buffalo Creek Disaster?
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This politician was the Democrat candidate for governor in 1996 and Mountain Party candidate for governor in 2016.
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Matthew Reese helped organize this candidate's presidential campaign in West Virginia.
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Which member of Congress introduced legislation in 1980 that deregulated the railroad industry?
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Who served as the state senate president for more than 15 years before becoming governor?
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