Ken Reed (West Virginia politician)

Kenneth "Ken" R. Reed (born April 10, 1968) is an American politician, businessman, and pharmacist who served as a member of the West Virginia House of Delegates from the 59th district. He served from 2020 to 2022.

Ken Reed
Member of the West Virginia House of Delegates
from the 59th district
In office
December 1, 2020 – December 1, 2022
Preceded byLarry Kump
Succeeded byNew boundaries
Personal details
Born
Kenneth Reed

(1968-04-10) April 10, 1968 (age 56)
Weirton, West Virginia, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Children4
EducationWest Virginia University (BS)

Early life and education

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Born in Weirton, West Virginia, Reed graduated from Brooke High School. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in pharmacy from West Virginia University.[1]

Career

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From 1992 to 1998, Reed worked as a pharmacy manager for Rite Aid. He has been the CEO of Reed's Pharmacy since 1998. He was also the president of the West Virginia Pharmacists Association. In 2014, Reed was a candidate for West Virginia's 2nd congressional district, placing second in the Republican primary after eventual winner Alex Mooney. He was elected to the West Virginia House of Delegates in 2020.[2][3]

References

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  1. ^ "Ken Reed's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved 2022-04-30.
  2. ^ "Ken Reed". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2022-04-30.
  3. ^ "W.Va. House of Delegates — 90th District: Ken Reed". The Journal. 24 April 2022. Retrieved 2022-04-30.