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Representative Carol Miller (1)

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BIOGRAPHY

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Biography

Carol Devine Miller, born on November 4, 1950, in Columbus, Ohio, is a Republican politician representing West Virginia's 1st Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. She is the daughter of former Ohio Congressman Samuel L. Devine. Before her tenure in Congress, Miller served in the West Virginia House of Delegates from 2006 to 2018, where she became the first female Majority Whip. In 2018, she was elected to the U.S. House, initially representing the 3rd Congressional District, and following redistricting, began serving the 1st District in 2023. Miller focuses on job creation, economic diversification, trade relations, border security, and supporting West Virginia's energy industries.

Education

  • Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and History from Columbia College, South Carolina, 1972.

Political Experience

  • West Virginia House of Delegates : Represented the 15th District until redistricting placed her in the 16th District in 2012. Served as the first female Majority Whip from 2017 to 2018.
  • U.S. House of Representatives : Elected in 2018 to represent West Virginia's 3rd Congressional District. Following redistricting after the 2020 Census, began representing the 1st Congressional District in 2023.

Notable Achievements and Positions

  • Committee Assignments: Appointed to the House Ways and Means Committee in 2021, becoming the first West Virginian in over 70 years and the first woman from the state to serve on this influential committee.
  • Policy Focus: Emphasizes job creation, economic diversification, trade relations, border security, and support for West Virginia's energy sectors, including coal, oil, and gas.
  • Community Projects: Advocated for and secured funding for various community projects, such as wastewater treatment upgrades and broadband expansion in West Virginia.

Miller resides in Huntington, West Virginia, with her husband, Matt. They have two sons, one of whom, Chris Miller, ran for the Republican gubernatorial nomination in 2024.

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