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.
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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]
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Map showing the results of the 2016 election in West Virginia's second congressional district by County.
Mooney hiding in the House gallery, while holding a gas mask, during the January 6 United States Capitol attack.
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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.
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- ↑ West Virginia, the nation's least Hispanic state, elects its first Latino congressman. New York City, New York. November 4, 2014. http://latino.foxnews.com/latino/politics/2014/11/04/west-virginia-nation-least-latino-state-elects-its-first-latino-congressman/. 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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