Laura Chapman

American politician from West Virginia
Laura Chapman
Member of the West Virginia Senate
from the 1st district
Incumbent
Assumed office
December 1, 2022
Serving with Ryan Weld
Personal details
Born
Laura Wakim

Wheeling, West Virginia
Political partyRepublican
ParentChris Wakim (father)
EducationMiddlebury College
Alma materWest Virginia University

Laura Chapman (nee Wakim) is an American politician who has served as a member of the West Virginia Senate from the 1st district since the 2022 West Virginia Senate election.[1]

Chapman is an attorney by profession.[2]

Political career

In 2024, Chapman endorsed Donald Trump's presidential campaign.[3]

Personal life

Chapmans father is former state legislator Chris Wakim.[4]

References

  1. ^ "Laura Wakim Chapman". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2024-02-07.
  2. ^ "Laura Wakim Chapman Launches Bid for West Virginia Senate". theintelligencer.net. Retrieved 2024-07-28.
  3. ^ Yohe, Randy (June 8, 2023). "50 W.Va. Lawmakers Sign Letter Endorsing Donald Trump". West Virginia Public Broadcasting. Retrieved June 8, 2023.
  4. ^ "Laura Wakim-Chapman earns nod for 1st Senate District seat". theintelligencer.net. Retrieved 2024-07-28.
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