William Ihlenfeld
William Ihlenfeld (Democratic Party) was a member of the West Virginia State Senate, representing District 1. He assumed office on December 1, 2018. He left office on October 5, 2021.
Ihlenfeld (Democratic Party) ran for election to the West Virginia State Senate to represent District 1. He won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Ihlenfeld resigned on October 5, 2021, to become U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of West Virginia.[1]
Committee assignments
2021-2022
Ihlenfeld was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Interstate Cooperation Committee
- Senate Banking and Insurance Committee
- Senate Economic Development Committee
- Energy, Industry and Mining Committee
- Senate Government Organization Committee
- Senate Finance Committee
2019-2020
Ihlenfeld was assigned to the following committees:
- Energy, Industry and Mining Committee
- Senate Interstate Cooperation Committee
- Senate Economic Development Committee
- Senate Government Organization Committee
- Senate Finance Committee
- Pensions Committee
Elections
2018
General election
General election for West Virginia State Senate District 1
William Ihlenfeld defeated incumbent Ryan Ferns in the general election for West Virginia State Senate District 1 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | William Ihlenfeld (D) | 52.9 | 18,450 | |
 | Ryan Ferns (R) | 47.1 | 16,438 | |
| Total votes: 34,888 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for West Virginia State Senate District 1
William Ihlenfeld advanced from the Democratic primary for West Virginia State Senate District 1 on May 8, 2018.
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for West Virginia State Senate District 1
Incumbent Ryan Ferns advanced from the Republican primary for West Virginia State Senate District 1 on May 8, 2018.
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2021
In 2021, the West Virginia State Legislature was in session from February 10 to April 10.
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2020
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In 2020, the West Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 8 to March 7.
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2019
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In 2019, the West Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 9 through March 9.
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See also
- State legislative elections, 2018
- West Virginia State Senate elections, 2018
- West Virginia State Senate
- West Virginia State Senate District 1
External links
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Candidate West Virginia State Senate District 1 |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Ryan Ferns (R) |
West Virginia State Senate District 1 2018–2021 |
Succeeded by Owens Brown (D) |
