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John Davison "Jay" Rockefeller IV (born June 18, 1937) is a retired American politician who served as a United States senator from West Virginia (1985–2015). He was first elected to the Senate in 1984, while in office as governor of West Virginia (1977–1985).
The 1980 West Virginia gubernatorial election took place on November 4, 1980, to elect the governor of West Virginia. Incumbent Governor Jay Rockefeller defeated former Governor Arch Moore in a rematch of the 1972 contest. This election was the first time ever that a Democrat was re-elected Governor of West Virginia.
1976 West Virginia gubernatorial election ← 1972 November 2, 1976 1980 → Nominee Jay Rockefeller Cecil H. Underwood Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 495,661 253,420 Percentage 66.15% 33.82% County results Rockefeller: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% Underwood: 50–60% 60–70% Governor before election Arch A. Moore, Jr. Republican Elected Governor Jay Rockefeller Democratic ...
The governor of West Virginia is the head of government of West Virginia [2] and the commander-in-chief of the state's military forces. [3] The governor has a duty to enforce state laws, [2] and the power to either approve or veto bills passed by the West Virginia Legislature, [4] to convene the legislature at any time, [5] and, except when prosecution has been carried out by the House of ...
1972 West Virginia gubernatorial election ← 1968 November 7, 1972 1976 → Nominee Arch A. Moore Jr. Jay Rockefeller Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 423,817 350,462 Percentage 54.74% 45.26% County results Moore: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% Rockefeller: 50–60% Governor before election Arch A. Moore Jr. Republican Elected Governor Arch A. Moore Jr. Republican Elections in West ...
The 1984 United States Senate election in West Virginia was held on November 6, 1984. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Jennings Randolph chose to retire instead of seeking re-election to a fifth term, and was succeeded by West Virginia Governor Jay Rockefeller, who defeated Republican John Raese in one of the closer races of the year.
New governor elected. Democratic gain. Jay Rockefeller (Democratic) 66.15%; Cecil H. Underwood (Republican) 33.82%; See also. 1976 United States elections.
The state's Constitution, which had formerly had a one-term term limit and provided for a weak governor system, was amended in 1968 to strengthen the powers of the governor and in 1970 to provide for a two-term limit. Moore became the first person re-elected governor in 1972, defeating Jay Rockefeller.