REGULATORY · WV · 1989-1993
Cleve Benedict
Agriculture Commissioner · Republican · West Virginia
On the record
Former U.S. Rep WV-2; 1990 Senate nominee
Background
Cleve Benedict served as Agriculture Commissioner of West Virginia from 1989–1993 (4 years). Took office after Gus R. Douglass (latest tracked occupant of this seat). Note: Former U.S. Rep WV-2; 1990 Senate nominee. Same-year political environment (1989): Governor Gaston Caperton; Secretary of State Ken Hechler.
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Others who held this office in West Virginia
- Kent Leonhardt (2025-present)
- Kent Leonhardt (2017-2025)
- Walt Helmick (2013-2017)
- Gus Douglass (1989-2013)
- Gus R. Douglass (1965-1989)
- John H. Johnson (1949-1965)