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WV Senate receives Michael B. Stewart resignation; governor appoints Zachary Maynard to 7th District
Summary
The Senate's clerk read a resignation letter from Michael B. Stewart and a subsequent gubernatorial appointment naming Zachary Maynard (Lincoln County) to fill the 7th District vacancy through the unexpired term; the communication was received and entered into the record.
The West Virginia Senate on Jan. 14 received a resignation letter from Michael B. Stewart, effective Oct. 9, 2025, and a later gubernatorial communication installing Zachary Maynard of Lincoln County to fill the resulting vacancy in the 7th Senatorial District through the remainder of the unexpired term.
The clerk read a letter dated Oct. 8, 2025, from Michael B. Stewart announcing his resignation and a second letter dated Oct. 29, 2025, in which Gov. Patrick Morrissey named Zachary Maynard to the seat. The clerk stated the communications were received and entered on the Senate record.
The appointment was presented as a gubernatorial designation; the clerk’s reading of the governor’s letter said the appointment is "from this day through the remainder of the unexpired term of said office." The Senate did not take a separate floor vote on the appointment during the reading; the communication was received by the chamber.
Next steps for the appointee—swearing-in and any reporting requirements—were not specified in the clerk’s communications as read on the floor.
