JUDICIAL · WV · 2009-2010
Brent Benjamin
Chief Justice · State Supreme Court · Republican · West Virginia
On the record
Subject of Caperton v. Massey 2009 SCOTUS recusal case
Background
Between 2009 and 2010, Brent Benjamin held the Chief Justice · State Supreme Court seat in West Virginia, a 1-year tenure. Took office after Robin Davis; succeeded by Allen Loughry. Note: Subject of Caperton v. Massey 2009 SCOTUS recusal case. Same-year political environment (2009): Governor Joe Manchin; Attorney General Darrell McGraw; Secretary of State Natalie Tennant.
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Others who held this office in West Virginia
- Bill Wooton (2025-present)
- Beth Walker (2023-2024)
- Evan Jenkins (2022-2023)
- Tim Armstead (2019-2021)
- Allen Loughry (2017-2018)
- Margaret Workman (2017-2018)
- Robin Davis (2003-2009)
- Larry Starcher (1999-2003)