Gayle Manchin, Wife of Sen. Joe Manchin, Nominated to Federal Post

Former West Virginia Secretary of Education

Gayle Conelly Manchin, the wife of Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia, has been nominated to serve as the federal co-chair of the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC).

Acclaimed Educator and Public Servant

Manchin, an educator and public servant, previously served as West Virginia's Secretary of Education from 2017 to 2021. She also held the position of state Health and Human Resources Secretary under former Gov. Joe Manchin. Gayle Manchin is known for her work in education and her commitment to supporting West Virginia's children and families.

Hospitalized After Car Accident

On Tuesday, Sen. Joe Manchin announced that his wife had been hospitalized following a car accident. The extent of her injuries and her condition were not immediately known.