Larry J. Edgell
American politician (1946–2025)
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Larry John Edgell (November 16, 1946 – December 24, 2025) was an American politician. He was the Democratic member of the West Virginia Senate, representing the 2nd district from 1998 to 2014. He was the president pro tempore of the Senate. He was also a teacher. He and his wife Cecilia had two children: Eva and Josh. He resided in New Martinsville, West Virginia. Edgell died on December 24, 2025, at the age of 79.[1]
Preceded byDon Macnaughtan
Succeeded byKent Leonhardt
BornNovember 16, 1946
Hundred, West Virginia, U.S.
DiedDecember 24, 2025 (aged 79)
Larry J. Edgell | |
|---|---|
| Member of the West Virginia Senate from the 2nd district | |
| In office December 1, 1998 – December 1, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Don Macnaughtan |
| Succeeded by | Kent Leonhardt |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 16, 1946 Hundred, West Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | December 24, 2025 (aged 79) |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Ceci |
| Alma mater | Fairmont State College (B.A.) Salem-Teikyo University (M.A.) |
| Profession | Educator |
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Larry J. Edgell | 19,885 | 100 | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Larry J. Edgell | 17,009 | 64.9 | |
| Republican | Wayne A. Weber | 9,184 | 35.1 | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Larry J. Edgell | 18,030 | 100 | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Larry J. Edgell | 11,253 | 56.4 | |
| Republican | Charles H. Clements | 8,691 | 43.6 | |
