Hannah Geffert

American politician

Hannah Geffert

Member of the West Virginia Senate from the 16th district
In office October 10, 2021 – December 1, 2022
Preceded by	John Unger
Succeeded by	Jason Barrett

Personal details
Political party	Democratic

Hannah Geffert is an American politician serving as a member of the West Virginia Senate from the 16th district. She was appointed in September 2021, succeeding incumbent Democrat John Unger, who retired to become a Berkeley County magistrate.^[1]^[2] Geffert originally announced she would serve for the remainder of the unexpired term and would not seek reelection for a full term in the 2022 election.^[3] However, on March 2, 2022 she reported that she changed her mind and would run for re-election. She cited learning that the position would go unopposed and unfinished business in Charleston as reasons for her decision.^[4]

Geffert lives in Martinsburg, West Virginia.^[2] Geffert is a retired political science professor who taught at Shepherd University.^[1]

References

^ ^a ^b McElhinny, Brad (September 29, 2021). "New senator is selected to replace departing Unger". West Virginia MetroNews.
^ ^a ^b Keefer, Emily (October 3, 2021). "Geffert selected to fill vacant 16th District Senate seat". The Journal (West Virginia newspaper).
^ Rhee, Katie (September 30, 2021). "New WV State Senator appointed to 16th District". WDVM-TV.
^ "Senator Hannah Geffert Says She's Will be on the Ballot in November | Morgan County USA".