Charlotte Lane
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Charlotte Lane | |
|---|---|
| Chair of the West Virginia Public Service Commission | |
| Assumed office July 1, 2019 | |
| Governor | Jim Justice |
| Member of the United States International Trade Commission | |
| In office 2003–2011 | |
| Appointed by | George W. Bush |
| Succeeded by | David S. Johanson |
| Member of the West Virginia House of Delegates from the 35th district | |
| In office 2016–2019 | |
| In office 1991–1993 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 12, 1947 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | Marshall University (AB) West Virginia University (JD) |
Charlotte R. Lane (born August 12, 1947) is an American attorney and politician from the state of West Virginia. She is a member of the Republican Party.
Early life and education[edit]
Lane is a native of Pleasants County, West Virginia. She moved to Charleston, West Virginia, in 1973.[1] Lane earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science and journalism from Marshall University and a Juris Doctor from the West Virginia University College of Law.[2]
Career[edit]
Charlotte Lane served in the West Virginia House of Delegates throughout the 1990s and was later appointed as chair the West Virginia Public Service Commission.[1] In 1987, she served as the United States attorney on an interim basis. In 2004, President George W. Bush appointed Lane to the United States International Trade Commission.[3]
Lane ran for West Virginia's 2nd congressional district in the 2014 elections,[4] but lost the Republican primary election to Alex Mooney.[5]
Personal life[edit]
Lane was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1981.[4]
References[edit]
- ^ a b Ann Ali. "Q&A: Charlotte Lane picks up the campaign pace - Business, Government Legal News from throughout WV". Statejournal.com. Archived from the original on May 15, 2014. Retrieved May 14, 2014.
- ^ "Charlotte Lane's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved April 30, 2022.
- ^ Manfield, Lucas; Ward, Ken Jr. (April 17, 2021). "Natural Gas Is Getting Cheaper. Thousands Are Paying More To Heat Their Homes Anyway". ProPublica. Retrieved May 1, 2022.
- ^ a b "| Charlotte Lane officially announces campaign for Congress". Charlestondailymail.com. August 13, 2013. Archived from the original on May 14, 2014. Retrieved May 14, 2014.
- ^ "Tea Party's Alex Mooney Wins West Virginia GOP House Primary - ABC News". Abcnews.go.com. Retrieved May 14, 2014.
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