Senator Manchin has served in several leadership capacities on various associations, including Chairman of the National Governors Association, Chairman of the Southern States Energy Board, President of the Council of State Governments, Chairman of the Democratic Governors Association, and Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Association.
Senator Manchin served as Secretary of State from 2000 to 2004, and his office was known for excellent customer service. He was a state legislator from 1982 to 1996, where he earned a reputation for standing up for West Virginians.
Senator Manchin became a successful businessman after attending West Virginia University on a football scholarship.
