Charleston attorney Anne Charnock to succeed Eric Nelson in WV State Senate

By RealWV Staff,

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Anne Charnock, attorney and former Charleston municipal judge, on Tuesday, was appointed to the vacant 17th Senatorial District seat in the state’s legislature. 

In a press release announcing Charnock’s appointment, Gov. Patrick Morrisey noted that, “Anne is a lifelong Republican and has been a dedicated public servant in Kanawha County.”

“As a former judge and accomplished attorney, she (Charnock) will be a great advocate for her constituents,” Morrisey added.

Succeeding former Senator Eric Nelson, R-Kanawha – who resigned the seat last month after Morrisey appointed him revenue secretary – Charnock represents the new governor’s second legislative-appointment since taking office last month. On Jan. 24, and amidst considerably more controversy,  Morrisey appointed Ian Masters to replace Joseph de Soto in the House of Delegates. 

Charnock served the City of Charleston as municipal judge from 2010, until 2022. Charnock is also owner of the Charnock & Charnock Law Firm in Charleston. 

Charnock is expected to join her new colleagues in the State Senate when the 2025 Legislative Session gets underway on Wednesday.