Quick Info
| Profession | Politician and businessman |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 24/08/1947 |
| Age | 79 years |
| Birthplace | Farmington, West Virginia, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
Latest News about Joe Manchin
Joe Manchin travelled to Maine to campaign for Republican Senator Susan Collins, who is seeking a sixth term in her race against Democrat Troy Jackson. He praised Collins as a centrist willing to work across the aisle and argued that the Trump administration owns the state of the economy. The appearance drew attention because Manchin is a former Democrat who left the Senate in 2025.
Joe Manchin launched the Independent Leadership Council, an effort aimed at recruiting and backing independent candidates across the country. He kicked off the initiative at a gathering of candidates in West Virginia, with his daughter Heather Manchin involved. The project is expected to focus on fundraising and building campaign infrastructure ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Joseph Anthony Manchin III |
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| Summary | Former Democratic politician who later became an independent, serving in several West Virginia public offices before representing the state in the United States Senate from 2010 to 2025. |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Farmington High School | Graduated 1965 |
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| West Virginia University | Bachelor's degree in business administration, 1970 |
Personal Life
| Residence | West Virginia |
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Relationships & More
| Spouse | Gayle Conelly Manchin |
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| Close friend | Nick Saban |
| Daughter | Heather Manchin |
Family
| Spouse | Gayle Conelly Manchin |
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| Uncle | A. James Manchin |
| Daughter | Heather Manchin |
Career
| West Virginia House of Delegates | 1982 to 1986 |
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| West Virginia Senate | 1986 to 1996 |
| West Virginia Secretary of State | 2001 to 2005 |
| Governor of West Virginia | 2005 to 2010 |
| United States Senator from West Virginia | November 15, 2010 to January 3, 2025 |
| Senate committee roles | Chair of the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources in the 117th and 118th Congresses |
| Party affiliation | Democratic until becoming an independent effective May 31, 2024 |
| Post-Senate | Co-founded Americans Together with his daughter to support centrist candidates |
| Independent Leadership Council | Launched in July 2026 with his daughter Heather Manchin to recruit and support independent candidates for Congress |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Was the 34th Governor of West Virginia | |
| 2. Was the 27th Secretary of State of West Virginia | |
| 3. Was chairman of the National Governors Association in 2010 | |
| 4. Was described as the most conservative Democrat in the Senate | |
| 5. Was not a candidate for reelection to the Senate in 2024 |
