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Richie Robb

Democratic · WV

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A South Charleston lawyer with more than 40 years of legal experience who was elected the city's mayor at 29 and served until retiring in 2007. A Vietnam veteran and Bronze Star recipient, he emphasizes retiree benefits, utility costs and public schools.

Where Richie Robb stands, based on their records

Opposes

Government Efficiency (3 records)

Campaign Finance Information — STATE SENATE - UNEXPIRED - DISTRICT 17

Campaign Finance Information · STATE SENATE - UNEXPIRED - DISTRICT 17 · November 3, 2026

Data last updated September 3, 2026

Raised
$5,219
Spent
$958

Raised counts contributions from individuals, businesses, PACs, and party committees, minus money returned to donors; the candidate's own money, loans, transfers between the candidate's committees, and other income are not included.

Top disclosed occupations of direct donors

  • Attorney/Legal$2,000
  • Retired$2,000
Direct contributions by size
  • $1,000-$4,999$4,000
  • $250-$499$250
  • $100-$249$400
  • $1-$99$168

Source: West Virginia Campaign Finance Reporting System · 2026 cycle · cfrs.wvsos.gov

Track record

Track record — Government Efficiency

Government Efficiency · 3 oppose

  • On February 1, 2018, Richie Robb spoke to South Charleston City Council about the city's sanitary-rate increase during the council's public meeting.

    February 1, 2018Opposes Government Efficiency

    Source: cityofsouthcharleston.com · researched September 9, 2026

  • On February 12, 2016, Richard A. Robb filed a verified complaint with the West Virginia Public Service Commission challenging South Charleston's sewer-rate ordinance and alleging defective notice and inadequate financial support for the increase.

    February 12, 2016Opposes Government Efficiency

    Source: psc.state.wv.us · researched September 9, 2026

  • On February 4, 2016, Richie Robb spoke against a proposed South Charleston ordinance increasing sanitary-sewer rates and questioned the justification offered for the ordinance.

    February 4, 2016Opposes Government Efficiency

    Source: cityofsouthcharleston.com · researched September 9, 2026

Track record — General

General · 2 records

  • On January 18, 2017, the West Virginia Public Service Commission dismissed with prejudice Richard A. Robb's complaint against the South Charleston Sanitary Board over the sewer-rate increase.

    January 18, 2017

    Source: psc.state.wv.us · researched September 9, 2026

  • On October 1, 1987, South Charleston Mayor Richard A. Robb introduced the ordinance adopting the city's revised code, which included municipal sewer and sanitation provisions.

    October 1, 1987

    Source: codelibrary.amlegal.com · researched September 9, 2026

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Profile last researched September 2, 2026.