Carol Miller (politician)

Carol Miller (politician)
Name	Carol Miller
Caption	Official portrait, 2023
State	West Virginia
District	1st
Term start	January 3, 2019
Preceded	David McKinley
Party	Republican
Education	Columbia College (BA)
Birth date	4 November 1950
Birth place	Gallipolis, Ohio, U.S.

Carol Miller (politician) is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for West Virginia's 1st congressional district since 2019. A member of the Republican Party, she previously served in the West Virginia House of Delegates from 2006 to 2018. Miller is a staunch conservative and the first woman to represent West Virginia in the United States Congress since 1956.

Early life and education

Carol Miller was born on November 4, 1950, in Gallipolis, Ohio. She grew up in a political family; her father, Samuel L. Devine, was a U.S. Representative from Ohio for over two decades. She attended Columbia College in Columbia, South Carolina, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. After college, she moved to West Virginia, where she became involved in the family's agriculture and horse breeding business.

Early career

Before entering politics, Miller managed a commercial horse breeding operation and was active in local agricultural and business circles in Cabell County. Her political career began with her election to the West Virginia House of Delegates in 2006, representing the 16th district. During her tenure, she served on committees including Finance and Agriculture, advocating for policies supporting the coal industry and small businesses. She was re-elected multiple times, serving until 2018.

U.S. House of Representatives

Miller was elected to the United States House of Representatives in the 2018 election, succeeding Republican David McKinley after district boundaries were reconfigured. She took office on January 3, 2019. In the 117th United States Congress, she was appointed to the powerful House Ways and Means Committee. She also serves on the Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party. Miller has been a consistent supporter of the Trump administration's agenda and was an objector to the certification of the 2020 presidential election results from Pennsylvania.

Political positions

Miller is a conservative Republican with a voting record aligned with the House Republican Conference. She is a strong proponent of the Second Amendment and has received an "A" rating from the National Rifle Association. She advocates for the coal industry in West Virginia and opposes the EPA's regulatory policies, supporting the American Energy Act. Miller is pro-life, having co-sponsored legislation like the Life at Conception Act, and voted against the Equality Act. On fiscal matters, she opposed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and supports balanced budget amendment proposals.

Electoral history

In the 2018 Republican primary for West Virginia's 3rd district, Miller defeated several candidates including Evan Jenkins. She won the general election against Democratic nominee Richard Ojeda. She was re-elected in 2020, defeating Hillary Turner. Following redistricting, she ran in the 2022 election for the 1st district, defeating Democrat Lacy Watson. Her most recent re-election was in the 2024 election.

Personal life

Miller is married to Matt Miller, a physician. They have three children and several grandchildren. The family resides in Huntington and remains involved in the agricultural community. She is a member of the National Federation of Republican Women and has been active in organizations such as the American Quarter Horse Association. Her son, Chris Miller, is also a politician, serving in the West Virginia House of Delegates.

Category:1950 births Category:Living people Category:Members of the United States House of Representatives from West Virginia Category:West Virginia Republicans Category:Women state legislators in West Virginia