Senator Chapman represents Hancock, Brooke, Ohio, and part of Marshall Counties in West Virginia’s Northern Panhandle. First elected in 2022, she has built a reputation as a strong constitutional conservative and a champion for veterans, families, and the rights guaranteed under the United States Constitution.
A constitutional lawyer, Chapman has fought in court to defend the First and Second Amendments, and she brings that same commitment to the West Virginia Senate. She currently serves as Chair of the Senate Health Committee, where she has worked to expand healthcare access while reducing costs for West Virginia families. Her legislative leadership includes efforts that helped make West Virginia the first state in the nation to ban harmful food dyes, advancing public health protections for families across the state. Chapman lives in Wheeling, West Virginia, with her husband Matthew and their two children, Jackson and Eloise.
She is the daughter and granddaughter of veterans, and her family’s military heritage has shaped her strong commitment to supporting those who have served the nation. “When I decided to run for office, I made a pledge to listen to the people — not lobbyists, not other politicians, and not special interests,” said Senator Chapman. “Every vote I cast will be for the betterment of Hancock, Brooke, Ohio, and Marshall Counties.” “Senator Laura Wakim Chapman represents the kind of leadership our veterans and our country need right now. As the daughter and granddaughter of veterans and a constitutional attorney who actively defends the First and Second Amendments, she understands the importance of protecting the freedoms our service members fought to preserve. Veterans for America First is proud to endorse her for re-election because she has consistently stood up for her constituents, fought for healthier communities, and demonstrated the courage to put people ahead of politics.” said Frederic Mulika
