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Shirley Love
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| Member of the West Virginia House of Delegates from the 32nd district |
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| In office 2017–2019 |
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| Member of the West Virginia Senate from the 11th district |
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| In office 1994–2008 |
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| Born | May 15, 1933 Oak Hill, West Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | July 17, 2020 (aged 87) Oak Hill, West Virginia, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
Shirley D. Love (born May 15, 1933 – died July 17, 2020) was an American politician. He also worked as a journalist for television. Shirley Love served in both parts of the West Virginia Legislature. This is like the state's law-making body.
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Shirley Love's Public Service
Shirley Love served in the West Virginia House of Delegates. This is one of the two main groups that make laws in West Virginia. He represented the 32nd District. He was a delegate from 2017 to 2019.
Running for National Office
In 2018, Shirley Love tried to become a member of the United States House of Representatives. This is a group of lawmakers who work in Washington, D.C. He ran in the Democratic Party's first election, called a primary. He did not win this election. Richard Ojeda won instead.
Serving in the State Senate
Before that, Love was a member of the West Virginia Senate. This is the other main group that makes laws in West Virginia. He represented the 11th District. He served as a state senator from 1994 to 2008.
Career in Television
Shirley Love also had a long career in television. He worked as a journalist, reporting news for WOAY-TV. This TV station is in Oak Hill, West Virginia. He was also known for being a wrestling announcer. He hosted a show called NWA Saturday Night Wrestling on WOAY-TV.
