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About Joe Manchin
Joseph Manchin, short-form Joe Manchin, is a famous American Democratic politician and entrepreneur.
Background & Education
Manchin is of Italian descent. His surname “Manchin” is originally “Mancini” in Italian. He grew up in Farmington, West Virginia. Manchin’s father was a one-time Mayor of Farmington.
He is an alumnus of Farmington High School and West Virginia University. Manchin earned a BSc in business administration from the university in 1970.
Entrepreneurship
In 1998, Manchin established the coal brokerage company, Enersystems. In 2020, he stated that his nonpublic shares in the company were worth about $5million. He controls about half of A.A. properties and has vast investments in Emerald Coast Realty.
Political Career
In 1982, and at 35, he was elected as a West Virginia House of Delegates member. Manchin then served in the West Virginia State Senate between 1986 and 1996. From 2000 to 2004, he was the secretary of West Virginia State. Manchin became the West Virginia governor from 2004 until 2010.
As of 2021, he held the position of senior U.S. senator from West Virginia, which is set to end in January 2025.
Controversies
Senator Manchin has opposed gay marriage on several occasions. He is among the few Democratic senators to support the Defense of Marriage Act and oppose same-sex marriages.
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F.A.Q. about Joe Manchin
When is his birthday?
Joe Manchin's birthday is on August 24, 1947.
In how many days is his birthday?
Joe's birthday is in 121 days
How old is he?
He is 76 years old.
Where is Joe from?
He was born in Farmington, West Virginia, U.S..