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House Democrats elect Doug Skaff Jr. Minority Leader

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CHARLESTON — The West Virginia House of Delegates Minority Caucus has selected a new leader. Del. Doug Skaff Jr., D-Kanawha, has been elected Minority Leader by the Democratic Caucus.

“I am humbled and honored to be chosen for this post by my colleagues in the House of Delegates,” Skaff said. “The Democratic Caucus is focused on putting West Virginians first,” Leader Skaff said, “and I am eager to get to work with a great team of legislators to promote West Virginia values.” 

 Skaff is preceded by Minority Leader Tim Miley, who did not seek re-election. Skaff was first elected to the House of Delegates in 2008. Representing the 35th District in Kanawha County, Skaff lives in South Charleston with his wife and three sons.

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