Mike Maroney
Mike Maroney (Republican Party) was a member of the West Virginia State Senate, representing District 2. He assumed office in 2016. He left office on December 1, 2024.
Maroney (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the West Virginia State Senate to represent District 2. He lost in the Republican primary on May 14, 2024.
Biography
Mike Maroney, M.D., earned a degree in chemistry from West Virginia University and received his degree in medicine from Marshall University School of Medicine.[1]
His professional experience included practicing radiology at Radiology Associates Inc. in New Martinsville, West Virginia, and serving as the chairman of radiology at Reynolds Memorial Hospital and Wetzel County Hospital.[1]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Maroney was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Banking and Insurance Committee
- Senate Finance Committee
- Senate Government Organization Committee
- Senate Health and Human Resources Committee, Chair
- Military Committee
- Senate Rules Committee
- Workforce Committee
2021-2022
Maroney was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Finance Committee
- Senate Government Organization Committee
- Senate Health and Human Resources Committee, Chair
- Military Committee
- Senate Rules Committee
- Workforce Committee
2019-2020
Maroney was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Government Organization Committee
- Senate Health and Human Resources Committee, Chair
- Senate Finance Committee
- Military Committee, Vice-Chair
- Senate Rules Committee
- Workforce Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| West Virginia committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Banking and Insurance |
| • Economic Development, Chair |
| • Finance |
| • Government Organization |
| • Health and Human Resources, Vice chair |
| • Interstate Cooperation |
| • Pensions |
| • Transportation and Infrastructure |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
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General election
General election for West Virginia State Senate District 2
Christopher Rose won election in the general election for West Virginia State Senate District 2 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Christopher Rose (R) | 100.0 | 37,022 | |
| Total votes: 37,022 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for West Virginia State Senate District 2
Christopher Rose defeated incumbent Mike Maroney in the Republican primary for West Virginia State Senate District 2 on May 14, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Christopher Rose | 61.3 | 7,653 | |
| Mike Maroney | 38.7 | 4,824 | ||
| Total votes: 12,477 | ||||
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Endorsements
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2020
See also: West Virginia State Senate elections, 2020
General election
General election for West Virginia State Senate District 2
Incumbent Mike Maroney defeated Josh Gary in the general election for West Virginia State Senate District 2 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Mike Maroney (R) | 56.2 | 25,136 | |
| Josh Gary (D) | 43.8 | 19,569 | ||
| Total votes: 44,705 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for West Virginia State Senate District 2
Josh Gary defeated Carla Jones in the Democratic primary for West Virginia State Senate District 2 on June 9, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Josh Gary | 51.3 | 5,770 | |
| Carla Jones | 48.7 | 5,478 | ||
| Total votes: 11,248 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for West Virginia State Senate District 2
Incumbent Mike Maroney defeated Elijah Dean in the Republican primary for West Virginia State Senate District 2 on June 9, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Mike Maroney | 61.4 | 7,964 | |
| Elijah Dean | 38.6 | 5,016 | ||
| Total votes: 12,980 | ||||
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2016
Elections for the West Virginia State Senate took place in 2016. The primary election took place on May 10, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was January 30, 2016. Incumbent Jeffrey Kessler (D) did not seek re-election.
Mike Maroney defeated Lisa Zukoff and H. John Rogers in the West Virginia State Senate District 2 general election.[2][3]
| West Virginia State Senate District 2, General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Mike Maroney |
54.30% | 22,902 | |
| Democratic | Lisa Zukoff | 37.35% | 15,754 | |
| Libertarian | H. John Rogers | 8.35% | 3,521 | |
| Total Votes | 42,177 | |||
| Source: West Virginia Secretary of State | ||||
Lisa Zukoff ran unopposed in the West Virginia State Senate District 2 Democratic primary.[4][5]
| West Virginia State Senate District 2, Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Lisa Zukoff (unopposed) | |
Mike Maroney defeated Ginger Nalley in the West Virginia State Senate District 2 Republican primary.[4][5]
| West Virginia State Senate District 2, Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Mike Maroney |
54.30% | 6,585 | |
| Republican | Ginger Nalley | 45.70% | 5,541 | |
| Total Votes | 12,126 | |||
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2020
Mike Maroney did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
2016
In a February 2016 Intelligencer article, Maroney stated:
- "West Virginia has seen some big political changes recently ... I would very much like to be part of the movement that is taking our state in a new direction. As a father and small business owner, I believe West Virginia families deserve better. I would be humbled and honored to serve in the West Virginia state Senate."[1]
Campaign finance summary
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2024
In 2024, the West Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 10 to March 9. A special session began on September 30 and adjourned on October 8.
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2023
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In 2023, the West Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 11 to March 11.
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2022
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In 2022, the West Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 12 to March 12.
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2021
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In 2021, the West Virginia State Legislature was in session from February 10 to April 10.
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2020
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In 2020, the West Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 8 to March 7.
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2019
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In 2019, the West Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 9 through March 9.
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2018
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In 2018, the West Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 10 through March 10.
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2017
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In 2017, the West Virginia State Legislature was in session from February 8 through April 9. The legislature held a special session from May 4 to June 26. The legislature held its second special session from August 1 to September 15.
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2016
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Noteworthy events
Maroney charged with soliciting prostitution (2019)
On August 28, 2019, Maroney turned himself into police following a police investigation into a prostitution ring in Marshall County that revealed text messages exchanged between Maroney and one of the alleged prostitutes in the area.[6]
The New York Post reported that “Maroney exchanged text messages to discuss prices and set up meetings with a woman who has acknowledged being a prostitute, according to a criminal complaint.”[6]
Maroney pleaded not guilty to soliciting a prostitute.[6] He was released on $4,500 bond.[7]
A jury trial date was initially set for December 13, 2019.[8] It was later delayed.[9][10] In a hearing on June 15, 2020, Maroney's trial was delayed again until July 29.[11] Maroney's trial was postponed indefinitely in October 2020 when his attorney requested a special prosecutor for the case.[12]
In March 2021, 12 WBOY reported that a special prosecutor dropped all charges against Maroney.[13]
Arrest for indecent exposure, disorderly conduct (2024)
On August 13, 2024, Maroney was arrested on misdemeanor charges of indecent exposure and disorderly conduct following an incident at a West Virginia video gambling establishment. He was arraigned and released on a $3,000 personal recognizance bond. [14]
On August 14, 2024, West Virginia State Senate President Craig Blair (R) announced that Maroney was being relieved from his committee positions.
“Above all, I am deeply concerned for our friend and colleague, Senator Mike Maroney,” Blair said in a statement on August 14, 2024. “The facts that have emerged are troubling, and I am disappointed. However, in this time, our primary focus is on the well-being of Senator Maroney. To give him appropriate time to dedicate to his personal issues, I have removed him as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Health and Human Resources and have relieved him of all other committee responsibilities. Like all citizens, Senator Maroney is entitled to full due process as this matter works its way through the legal system. We join in prayer for our friend Mike and his family as he deals with these issues. While the charges are still under investigation, if true, this allegation is obviously not up to the standard of what we expect from our elected leaders in the State Senate of West Virginia.” [15]
Arrest on suspicion of drunk driving (2024)
On September 23, 2024, Maroney was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving. [16]
On September 27, 2024, the Monongalia County Republican Executive Committee called for Maroney's resignation.
“While the legal process must take its course, the perception of impropriety and the repeated legal entanglements surrounding Senator Maroney have brought discredit to the West Virginia Senate,” Ethan Moore, chairman of the Monongalia County Republican Executive Committee, said in a statement. “We believe it is in the best interest of Senate District 2 and the state for Senator Maroney to resign, restoring public trust and the integrity of the Senate.” [17]
Arrest on bond violation (2025)
On March 25, 2025, Maroney was arrested and taken into custody in Glen Dale, West Virginia in relation to a bond violation.[18]
See also
2024 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 The Intelligencer, "Mike Maroney Files For West Virginia's 2nd District Senate Seat," accessed February 15, 2016
- ↑ West Virginia Secretary of State, "Candidate search," accessed November 4, 2016
- ↑ West Virginia Secretary of State, "2016 official general election results," accessed May 3, 2017
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 West Virginia Secretary of State, "Candidate Listing by Office," accessed January 30, 2016
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 West Virginia Secretary of State, "Statewide Results - Primary Election - May 10, 2016," accessed August 2, 2016
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 New York Post, “West Virginia state Sen. Mike Maroney charged with soliciting a prostitute,” August 29, 2020
- ↑ Metro News, "W.Va. senator is arrested following prostitution sting," August 28, 2019
- ↑ WHSV, "Trial set for W.Va. senator charged with prostitution," October 30, 2019
- ↑ The Intelligencer, "Senator Maroney’s Prostitution Trial Postponed to Next Year," December 10, 2019
- ↑ The Intelligence, "Sen. Mike Maroney’s Trial Set for April 14," March 5, 2020
- ↑ The Intelligencer, "Maroney’s Trial On Soliciting Prostitution Delayed Again," June 16, 2020
- ↑ The Intelligencer, "State Senator Maroney’s Trial Delayed Again," October 19, 2020
- ↑ 12 WBOY, "Charges dropped against WV state senator," March 30, 2021
- ↑ ‘'New York Post, "Republican State Sen. Mike Maroney accused of exposing himself at gambling hall," August 15, 2024
- ↑ ‘’WTRF-TV CBS (Wheeling, West Virginia)’’, "West Virginia State Senator Michael Maroney arrested," August 14, 2024
- ↑ ‘'WCHS Fox Eyewitness News, "West Virginia Senator Mike Maroney arrested for suspicion of drunk driving," September 23, 2024
- ↑ ‘'NBC News, "West Virginia state senator asked to resign after second arrest in two months," September 27, 2024
- ↑ ‘'WVNews, "Former West Virginia State Senator Michael Maroney Arrested for Third Time in Less Than a Year," March 25, 2025
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| Preceded by - |
West Virginia State Senate District 2 2016-2024 |
Succeeded by Christopher Rose (R) |
