Alex Mooney
Alexander Xavier Mooney (born June 7, 1971)[4] is an American politician. In 2015, he was elected as the U.S. representative from West Virginia's 2nd congressional district. He is a member of the Republican Party.
Alex Mooney | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from West Virginia's 2nd district | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Shelley Moore Capito |
| Chair of the Maryland Republican Party | |
| In office December 11, 2010 – March 1, 2013[1] | |
| Preceded by | Audrey Scott[2] |
| Succeeded by | Diana Waterman[3] |
| Member of the Maryland Senate from the 3rd district | |
| In office January 13, 1999 – January 12, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | John W. Derr |
| Succeeded by | Ronald N. Young |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Alexander Xavier Mooney June 7, 1971 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Grace Gonzalez (m. 2002) |
| Children | 3 |
| Relatives | Xavier Suarez (uncle) Francis X. Suarez (cousin) |
| Education | Dartmouth College (BA) |
| Website | House website |
Mooney was a member of the Maryland State Senate from 1999 to 2011. He is a former chair of the Maryland Republican Party. He is the first Hispanic person elected to Congress from West Virginia.[5]
In November 2022, Mooney announced his candidacy for the United States Senate in the 2024 election against Democrat Joe Manchin.[6] He lost the May 2024 Republican primary to Governor Jim Justice.
References
- Wagner, John (February 9, 2013). "Alex X. Mooney announces resignation as Maryland GOP chairman" – via www.washingtonpost.com.
- Dresser, Michael. "Defeats lead to calls for Maryland Republican chief's ouster". baltimoresun.com.
- Wagner, John (April 21, 2013). "New Maryland GOP chairwoman Waterman seeks pickups in legislature" – via www.washingtonpost.com.
- "West Virginia, the nation's least Hispanic state, elects its first Latino congressman". FOX News Latino. New York City, New York. November 4, 2014. Archived from the original on November 29, 2014. Retrieved November 6, 2014.
- Willingham, Leah (2022-11-15). "West Virginia's GOP Rep. Mooney announces 2024 Senate run". ABC News. Retrieved 2022-11-15.
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