REGULATORY · WV · 1965-1989
Gus R. Douglass
Agriculture Commissioner · Democrat · West Virginia
NOTABLE
On the record
24-year tenure; returned 1993-2013 = 44 yrs total — longest US state Ag Comm
Background
Gus R. Douglass occupied the Agriculture Commissioner office in West Virginia for 24 years (1965–1989). Flagged as a notable historical figure by Officium's curation pass. Took office after John H. Johnson; succeeded by Cleve Benedict. Note: 24-year tenure; returned 1993-2013 = 44 yrs total — longest US state Ag Comm. Same-year political environment (1965): Governor Hulett C. Smith.
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Others who held this office in West Virginia
- Kent Leonhardt (2025-present)
- Kent Leonhardt (2017-2025)
- Walt Helmick (2013-2017)
- Cleve Benedict (1989-1993)
- Gus Douglass (1989-2013)
- John H. Johnson (1949-1965)