John Perdue
John Perdue | |
|---|---|
| West Virginia State Treasurer | |
| In office January 13, 1997 – January 18, 2021 | |
| Governor | Cecil Underwood Bob Wise Joe Manchin Earl Ray Tomblin Jim Justice |
| Preceded by | Larrie Bailey |
| Succeeded by | Riley Moore |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 22, 1950 Boone County, West Virginia, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Robin Perdue |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | West Virginia University (BA) |
John D. Perdue (born June 22, 1950) is an American politician who served as the 24th West Virginia State Treasurer from 1997 to 2021. He is the latest Democratic candidate to receive more than 50% of the vote in the state.
Purdue was born in Boone County, West Virginia and grew up on a small farm. In 1972 he graduated from West Virginia University with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture. Whilst at University he was active in 4-H and the Future Farmers of America, becoming a 4-H All Star.
He has a wife, Robin, with whom he has two daughters.