Senator Mike Maroney

Mike Maroney, Member of the West Virginia Senate from the 2nd district Incumbent since December 1, 2016

Personal Details:

• Born: March 8, 1968, in Wheeling, West Virginia, U.S.
• Political Party: Republican
• Residence: Glen Dale, West Virginia, U.S.
• Alma Mater:
  • B.A. from West Virginia University
  • M.D. from Marshall University School of Medicine
• Profession: Physician

Senate Roles:

• Senate Chair for the Health and Human Resources Committee
• Vice Chair of the Military Committee
• Member of additional Senate committees including Finance, Government Organization, Rules, and Workforce

Background: Mike Maroney faced both challenges and successes during his political career. In 2019, he was arrested for soliciting a prostitute but pleaded not guilty. The charges were eventually dismissed in March 2021. Additionally, he briefly faced misdemeanor charges related to the use of ‘Doctor’ on campaign signs, which were quickly dismissed.

Election Results:

• 2020: Maroney won the Republican primary with 61% of the vote and secured a second term by defeating his Democratic opponent, Josh Gary, with a 56-44% margin.
• 2016: After State Senate Minority Leader Jeff Kessler left a vacancy in Senate District 2, Maroney won the general election with 54% of the vote.

Senator Maroney continues to serve the people of West Virginia, advocating for health and human resources issues while navigating the complexities of public service.