Tom Takubo is a Republican member of the West Virginia Senate representing District 17 since his election in 2014. Born December 14, 1971, in Columbus, Ohio, he is a physician specializing in pulmonary critical care, married to Tori Takubo, with three children: Maggie, Trevor, and Molly. He serves as Senate Majority Leader , chairs key committees including Health and Human Resources, and has led initiatives like West Virginia's largest tax cut, major private investments, public school funding, and school choice. Notable 2024 achievements include sponsoring laws prohibiting smoking in vehicles with children under 16 and establishing a statewide lung cancer prevention program. He won re-elections in 2018 and 2022 , and sponsored 30 bills in 2026.

Education and Political Experience

Education: Chapmanville High School; B.S. in Science, Marshall University; D.O., West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine; Internal Medicine residency, West Virginia University ; Pulmonary Critical Care fellowship, East Tennessee State University .

Political Experience: Elected to the Senate in 2014 , defeating Democrat Doug Skaff in a Republican wave; re-elected 2018 and 2022. Positions: Majority Leader ; Vice Chair, Confirmations Committee; Chair, Health and Human Resources ; Chair, Economic Development . Lifelong Republican and advocate for public health and safety.