Betty Ireland
Politician
1946 –
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Who is Betty Ireland?
Betty Ireland was the 28th Secretary of State of West Virginia from 2005-2009, serving as the first woman elected to the executive branch of West Virginia state government. She was also the first Republican elected to that position since 1972. Ireland did not seek a second term in 2008 due to her parents' health. On December 30, 2010, Ireland announced she would run for Governor during the 2011 special election. However she was unsuccessful in this pursuit.
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- Born
- 1946
Charleston - Spouses
- Profession
- Education
- University of Cincinnati
- Lived in
- Charleston
- West Virginia
Submitted
on July 23, 2013
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