EXECUTIVE · WV · 1957-1961
Cecil H. Underwood
Governor · Republican · West Virginia
On the record
Returned 1997-2001 — only person elected WV Gov in 2 different centuries
Background
Cecil H. Underwood occupied the Governor office in West Virginia for 4 years (1957–1961). Took office after William C. Marland; succeeded by W. W. Barron. Note: Returned 1997-2001 — only person elected WV Gov in 2 different centuries.
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Others who held this office in West Virginia
- Patrick Morrisey (2025-present)
- Jim Justice (2017-2025)
- Earl Ray Tomblin (2010-2017)
- Joe Manchin (2005-2010)
- Bob Wise (2001-2005)
- Cecil Underwood (1997-2001)
- Gaston Caperton (1989-1997)
- Arch A. Moore Jr. (1985-1989)
- Jay Rockefeller (1977-1985)
- Arch A. Moore Jr. (1969-1977)
- Hulett C. Smith (1965-1969)
- W. W. Barron (1961-1965)
- William C. Marland (1953-1957)
- Okey L. Patteson (1949-1953)
- Clarence W. Meadows (1945-1949)