John Pat Fanning
Encyclopedia
John Pat Fanning is a Democratic
member of the West Virginia Senate
, representing the 6th District since 1996. He earlier served from his appointment in June 1968 through 1980, and from 1984 through 1988.
In 1988, Fanning was indicted on bribery and conspiracy charges as part of a grand jury investigation into corruption in Mingo County
, part of Fanning's district.
Democratic Party (United States)
The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...
member of the West Virginia Senate
West Virginia Senate
The West Virginia Senate is the upper house of the West Virginia Legislature.There are 17 senatorial districts. Each district has two senators who serve staggered four-year terms....
, representing the 6th District since 1996. He earlier served from his appointment in June 1968 through 1980, and from 1984 through 1988.
In 1988, Fanning was indicted on bribery and conspiracy charges as part of a grand jury investigation into corruption in Mingo County
Mingo County, West Virginia
As of the census of 2000, there were 28,253 people, 11,303 households, and 8,217 families residing in the county. The population density was 67 people per square mile . There were 12,898 housing units at an average density of 30 per square mile...
, part of Fanning's district.
External links
- West Virginia Legislature - Senator John Pat Fanning official government website
- Project Vote Smart - Senator John Pat Fanning (WV) profile
- Follow the Money - John Pat Fanning