Glenn Elliott (politician)
Glenn Elliott | |
|---|---|
| File:Glenn Elliott WV Image.jpg Former Mayor Glenn Elliott | |
| Mayor of Wheeling | |
| In office July 1, 2016 – June 29, 2024 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1971 (age 52 or 53) Wheeling, West Virginia |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Cassandra Elliott |
| Children | 1 |
| Education | University of Pennsylvania(BS) Georgetown University(JD) |
| Website | Elliott for US Senate |
Glenn F. Elliott[1] is an American politician, attorney, and real estate broker who served as the mayor of Wheeling, West Virginia from 2016 to 2024.[2] He is the Democratic Party's nominee in the 2024 United States Senate election in West Virginia, endorsed by outgoing Independent senator Joe Manchin.[3]
Biography[edit]
Early life and education[edit]
Born in Wheeling in 1971, Glenn Elliott spent his early years in a mobile home in the Mar-Win Neighborhood of Wheeling, WV.[4] He graduated from The Linsly School in 1990.[5][6] He earned a Bachelor's of Science in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School of Business in 1994 and a Juris Doctorate from the Georgetown University Law Center in 2001.[5][6]
Career[edit]
Elliott worked as a legislative assistant to U.S. Senator Robert Byrd from 1994 to 1999 and as a real estate agent and attorney.[5][6] He worked for Baker Botts in Washington D.C. until moving back to West Virginia.[6] He is the CEO of Market Street Now, LLC, owning buildings in Wheeling.[6]
Political career[edit]
Elliott was elected as the Mayor of Wheeling, West Virginia in 2016, serving two terms.[2][7] During his tenure, he invested in the city's downtown and preserved historic buildings.[8] He was re-elected in 2020.[9]
2024 United States Senate candidacy[edit]
On January 17, 2024, Elliott filed to run for the United States Senate in West Virginia.[10] Endorsed by Joe Manchin, he campaigned on protecting Social Security and Abortion Rights.[3][11] He won the Democratic primary on May 14 and will face Republican Governor Jim Justice in the general election.[12]
Personal life[edit]
Elliott is married to Cassandra.[13] He served on the boards of Friends of Wheeling and Wheeling Heritage.[6]
Awards[edit]
Elliott received honorary doctorates from Wheeling University and West Liberty University.[5][14] He was named “Mayor of the Year” in 2022 and earned the “James Hunt Lifetime Achievement Award” in 2023.[11]
External links[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ FAA Reauthorization: Perspectives on Rural Air Service and the General Aviation Community : Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Aviation Operations, Safety, and Security of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, United States Senate, One Hundred Fifteenth Congress, First Session, April 6, 2017. U.S. Government Publishing Office. 2017. p. 12. Search this book on
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Mayor-Elect Glenn Elliott Leads Fresh Faces For Wheeling". The Intelligencer. 2016-05-11. Retrieved 2024-07-13.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "In race for his Senate seat, Joe Manchin endorses West Virginia Democratic Mayor Glenn Elliott". AP News. 2024-04-22. Retrieved 2024-07-13.
- ↑ Redd, Derek. "From Wheeling to Washington? Mayor Glenn Elliott Seeks U.S. Senate Seat". The Intelligencer. Perry Nardo. Ogden News. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 "Glenn Elliott". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2024-07-13.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 Novotney, Steve (2016-04-26). "Five Questions: Glenn Elliott". Weelunk. Retrieved 2024-07-13.
- ↑ "Glenn Elliott gets second term as mayor of Wheeling". 10 June 2020.
- ↑ Edinger, Nora (2019-04-09). "DOWNTOWN DO-OVER: The Big Pieces in Place". Weelunk. Retrieved 2024-07-13.
- ↑ "Glenn Elliott gets second term as mayor of Wheeling". 10 June 2020.
- ↑ "Wheeling Mayor Glenn Elliott, a Democrat, Files for U.S. Senate Run". theintelligencer.net. Retrieved 2024-07-13.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 Lynch, John. "Wheeling Mayor Glenn Elliott running for U.S. Senate". 12 WBOY.
- ↑ "Wheeling Mayor Glenn Elliott wins Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate". theintelligencer.net. Retrieved 2024-07-17.
- ↑ "First Lady of Wheeling Gets Tough As Nails". The Times Leader. Retrieved 2024-07-13.
- ↑ Zambito, Maureen (2017-04-20). "Mayor Glenn Elliott Will Deliver Commencement Address". News and Media Relations. Retrieved 2024-07-13.
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