Jeff Kessler — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Served as a Democratic member of the West Virginia Senate from 1997 to 2017.
Held leadership positions including President of the Senate/Lieutenant Governor and Minority Leader of the Senate.
Is a partner in the law firm Berry, Kessler, Crutchfield, Taylor & Gordon.
Spearheaded the SCORE Initiative in 2014, focusing on economic opportunities in Southern West Virginia.
Unsuccessfully ran for the Democratic nomination in the 2011 and 2016 gubernatorial elections, and the 2026 U.S. Senate election.

Biography

Jeffrey Vincent Kessler is an American politician and former Democratic member of the West Virginia Senate, representing the 2nd district from 1997 to 2017. During his tenure, he held significant leadership positions including President of the Senate/Lieutenant Governor, Minority Leader of the Senate, Acting President of the Senate, and Chairman of the Judiciary Committee.