A closer look at the biggest achievements of Joe Manchin. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.
Joe Manchin is an American businessman and former politician who served as a U.S. Senator for West Virginia from 2010 to 2025. Initially a Democrat, he later registered as an independent. Prior to his Senate career, Manchin was the 27th Secretary of State of West Virginia (2001-2005) and the 34th Governor of West Virginia (2005-2010). Before entering public service, he co-founded and led Enersystems, a family-owned coal brokerage firm.
In 2000, Joe Manchin was elected Secretary of State of West Virginia, defeating Libertarian candidate Poochie Myers.
In 2004, Joe Manchin won the West Virginia gubernatorial election by a large margin.
In 2004, after Bob Wise decided not to seek reelection, Joe Manchin won the Democratic primary and general election by large margins.
In 2008, Joe Manchin easily won reelection to a second term as governor against Republican Russ Weeks, capturing 69.81% of the vote and winning every county.
In 2008, Joe Manchin was re-elected as the Governor of West Virginia by an even larger margin than his first election.
In 2010, Joe Manchin delivered a commencement address at Davis & Elkins College and received an honorary degree from the institution.
In 2010, Joe Manchin won the special election to fill the Senate seat after Robert Byrd's death, receiving 53.5% of the vote.
In 2012, Joe Manchin was elected to a full term in the Senate, securing 60.6% of the vote.
In 2018, Joe Manchin was challenged in the Democratic primary by Paula Jean Swearengin. He won the primary with 70% of the vote.
In 2018, Joe Manchin won a second term in the Senate with 49.6% of the vote.
In November 2022, Joe Manchin reversed his previous stance and voted in favor of advancing and passing the Respect for Marriage Act, which provides federal protection for same-sex marriages.
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