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Who was the first governor of West Virginia?
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This governor served the shortest term in office, only six days.
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Who is the only licensed medical doctor ever elected governor of West Virginia?
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Which family controlled the state's 5th congressional district for 40 years?
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When Herman Guy Kump became president, which one of the following was NOT occurring?
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This politician served as West Virginia governor from 1977 to 1985 and then as a U.S. senator from 1977 to 2015.
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Who served as the state senate president for more than 15 years before becoming governor?
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This governor also served as an IRS agent under the Benjamin Harrison, William McKinley, and Warren Harding?
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In what controversial election year was West Virginia's new governor not determined for 15 months?
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How many of the state's secretaries of state have resided in the Eastern Panhandle?
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