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West Virginia State Capitol, Kanawha County, West Virginia
Kanawha Valley · West Virginia

Kanawha County

The State Capitol and the working heart of the Kanawha Valley.

County seat: CharlestonPopulation: 180,745
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At a glance

At a glance

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West Virginia Secretary of State
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Population
180,745
U.S. Census
County seat
Charleston
Who represents you

Contact your representatives

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Official county government
kanawha.us
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Ben Salango
County Commissioner
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Natalie Tennant
County Commissioner
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Lance Wheeler
County Commissioner
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Statewide Officials

Who represents every West Virginian.

These seven constitutional officers serve every county in the state. Open a profile for full biography, responsibilities, and contact information.

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Governor
Patrick Morrisey
Republican · Current officeholder
Governor of West Virginia
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Lieutenant Governor
Randy Smith
Republican · Current officeholder
Lieutenant Governor / President of the Senate
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Attorney General
John B. McCuskey
Republican · Current officeholder
Attorney General of West Virginia
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Secretary of State
Kris Warner
Republican · Current officeholder
Secretary of State of West Virginia
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State Auditor
Mark Hunt
Republican · Current officeholder
State Auditor of West Virginia
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State Treasurer
Larry Pack
Republican · Current officeholder
State Treasurer of West Virginia
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Commissioner of Agriculture
Kent Leonhardt
Republican · Current officeholder
Commissioner of Agriculture of West Virginia
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Public meetings

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Learning and wellbeing

Schools & healthcare

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Place and economy

Life & work here

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Population
180,745
Land area
902 sq mi
Established
1789
Largest employers
Major industries
  • State government
  • Healthcare
  • Chemical manufacturing
  • Higher education
  • Energy & utilities
  • Professional services
Municipalities
  • Charleston
  • South Charleston
  • Saint Albans
  • Dunbar
  • Nitro
  • Marmet
  • Montgomery
  • Belle
  • Cedar Grove
  • Chesapeake
  • Clendenin

County: Kanawha · Region: Kanawha Valley

Systems that hold this county together

Infrastructure

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Major roads
  • Interstate 64
  • Interstate 77
  • Interstate 79
  • U.S. Route 60
  • U.S. Route 119
  • WV Route 61
Emergency management
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Emergency contacts

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Emergencies
911
Poison Control
1-800-222-1222
211 (statewide help line)
211
988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline)
988
Transparency

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