Lynne Arvon

Karen Lynne Arvon[2] (born May 29, 1961 in South Charleston, West Virginia) is an American politician and was a Republican member of the West Virginia Senate representing the 9th district.[3] Prior to this, Arvon represented the 31st district in the West Virginia House of Delegates since January 12, 2013.

Lynne Arvon
Member of the West Virginia Senate
from the 9th district
In office
January 23, 2018 – December 1, 2018
Preceded byJeff Mullins
Succeeded byRollan Roberts
Member of the West Virginia House of Delegates
from the 31st[1] district
In office
January 12, 2013 – January 23, 2018
Personal details
Born (1961-05-29) May 29, 1961
South Charleston, West Virginia, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
ResidenceBeckley, West Virginia, U.S.
Alma materMarshall University (A.A.)
West Virginia State University (B.S.)
ProfessionMedical office manager

Education

Arvon earned her associate degree from Marshall University and her BS in business administration from West Virginia State University.

Private career

Arvon is the office manager for MyCare Inc., her husband's direct primary care facility.[4]

Political career

2012 With District 31 incumbent Democratic Representative Meshea Poore redistricted to District 37, Arvon was unopposed for the May 8, 2012 Republican Primary, winning with 715 votes,[5] and won the November 6, 2012 General election with 3,191 votes (51.2%) against Democratic nominee Clyde McKnight.[6]

Arvon was appointed by Gov. Jim Justice to the District 9 Senate seat in January, 2018. The seat had previously been held by Jeff Mullins, who resigned on January 12, 2018, citing business and family obligations.[7]

Personal life

Avron is married to Matthew Arvon, with whom she has three children.[7]

References
  1. "Karen Arvon". Charleston, West Virginia: West Virginia Legislature. Retrieved March 24, 2014.
  2. "Lynne Arvon's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved March 24, 2014.
  3. Rusty Marks (January 23, 2018). "Arvon to fill vacant seat on West Virginia Senate". The State Journal. Retrieved January 23, 2018.
  4. "MyCare offering direct primary care services to patients". Beckley, WV: The Register Herald. Retrieved 8 March 2018.
  5. "Statewide Results Primary Election May 8, 2012 Official Results". Charleston, West Virginia: Secretary of State of West Virginia. Retrieved March 24, 2014.
  6. "Statewide Results General Election November 6, 2012 Official Results". Charleston, West Virginia: Secretary of State of West Virginia. Retrieved March 24, 2014.
  7. "Justice taps delegate for West Virginia Senate seat". The Seattle Times. Retrieved 7 March 2018.


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