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Clay Riley

Clay Riley

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State Assembly · House District 72

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Biography

Clay Riley is a Republican member of the West Virginia House of Delegates representing District 72, which includes Harrison and Wetzel counties. A professional engineer by occupation, he has served in this role since 2022 and was a candidate for re-election in 2024 and 2026. Previously, he ran unsuccessfully in the 2018 election, won in the 48th district in 2020, and was redistricted to the 78th before District 72.

Education and Political Experience

  • Education: Specific details on formal education are not detailed in available public records.
  • Political Experience:
    • Delegate, West Virginia House of Delegates, District 72 .
    • Elected to the 48th district ; redistricted to 78th , then 72.
    • Notable achievements: Lead sponsor of 21 bills in 2026 and 17 in 2025; sponsored HJR18 for constitutional officer term limits for Senators and Delegates.

Committees

6 assignments
Rules member
Economic Development member
Energy and Public Works member
Energy and Public Works member
Finance vice chair
Finance vice chair

At a glance

Office
State Assembly
District
House District 72
Born
December 21, 1975 (50 years old)
Mailing
State Capitol Room 472M, Complex, Building 1 1900 Kanawha Blvd. East, Charleston, WV 25305