Paul Hardesty
Paul Hardesty | |
|---|---|
| Member of the West Virginia Senate from the 7th district | |
| In office January 18, 2019 – December 3, 2020 | |
| Appointed by | Jim Justice |
| Preceded by | Richard Ojeda |
| Succeeded by | Rupie Phillips |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 4, 1963 Man, West Virginia, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Debby Kulchuk |
| Children | 1 |
Paul Hardesty (born February 4, 1963) is an American lobbyist and politician who served as a member of the West Virginia Senate from 2019 to 2020. A Democrat, he served the 7th district, which contains Boone, Lincoln, and Logan counties, as well as parts of Mingo and Wayne counties.
Hardesty previously served as president of the Logan County Board of Education from July 2016 to January 2019, and as a legislative aide to Gov. Bob Wise and Gov. Joe Manchin from 2001 to 2007. Hardesty was also a registered coal lobbyist, whose clients included several companies affiliated with current Gov. Jim Justice.