Truman Chafin

H. Truman Chafin
Member of the West Virginia Senate
from the 6th district
In office
December 1, 1982  December 1, 2014
Preceded by Lafe P. Ward
Succeeded by Mark R. Maynard
Personal details
Born (1945-07-10) July 10, 1945
Williamson, West Virginia, U.S.
Political party Democratic
Spouse(s) Letitia Neese
Residence Williamson, West Virginia, U.S.
Alma mater Marshall University (B.B.A.)
Detroit College of Law
Emory University School of Law (J.D.)
Occupation Attorney
Religion Presbyterian

Harry Truman Chafin (born July 10, 1945) is a former Democratic member of the West Virginia Senate, representing the 6th District from 1982 to 2014. He served as Majority Leader from 1998 to 2010. He is married to Letitia Neese Chafin and has three daughters, Lizzie, Carah, and Carly. He is the longest-serving member of the West Virginia Senate in its history.

Electoral history

West Virginia's 6th senatorial district: Results 1982–2014[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8]
Year Democrat Votes % Republican Votes %
1982 H. Truman Chafin 18,673 100% No candidate
1986 H. Truman Chafin 11,401 100% No candidate
1990 H. Truman Chafin 9,652 69% Richard Bass 4,351 31%
1994 H. Truman Chafin 10,295 100% No candidate
1998 H. Truman Chafin 10,669 100% No candidate
2002 H. Truman Chafin 12,713 100% No candidate
2006 H. Truman Chafin 14,621 100% No candidate
2010 H. Truman Chafin 15,200 100% No candidate
2014 H. Truman Chafin 11,172 49% Mark R. Maynard 11,561 51%


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