Earl Ray Tomblin facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Earl Ray Tomblin
35th Governor of West Virginia
In office November 15, 2010 – January 16, 2017
Preceded by	Joe Manchin
Succeeded by	Jim Justice
President of the West Virginia Senate
In office January 3, 1995 – November 3, 2011
Preceded by	Keith Burdette
Succeeded by	Jeff Kessler
Member of the West Virginia Senate from the 7th district
In office December 1, 1980 – November 3, 2011
Preceded by	J. Ned Grubb
Succeeded by	Art Kirkendoll
Member of the West Virginia House of Delegates from the 16th district
In office December 1, 1974 – December 1, 1980
Personal details
Born	(1952-03-15) March 15, 1952 Logan County, West Virginia, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse(s)	Joanne Jaeger
Children	1
Residence	Governor's Mansion
Alma mater	West Virginia University Marshall University

Earl Ray Tomblin (born March 15, 1952) is an American politician. In 2010, he became Acting Governor of West Virginia after Joe Manchin was elected to the U.S. Senate. He was Acting governor from November 15, 2010 until 2011. From 2011 to 2017 he was the Governor of West Virginia. On October 2011, he won a special election to fill the term expiring in January 2013. On November 2012, he won election to his first full term. Before becoming governor, he was President of the West Virginia senate.