| State delegate | West Virginia |
|---|---|
| District | 37th |
| Term start | December 1, 2012 |
| Term end | December 31, 2014 |
| Successor | Mike Pushkin |
| State delegate 2 | West Virginia |
| District 2 | 31st |
| Term start 2 | December 18, 2009 |
| Term end 2 | December 1, 2012 |
| Predecessor 2 | Carrie Webster |
| Successor 2 | Karen Arvon |
| Birth date | September 2, 1975 (age 50) |
| Birth place | Charleston, West Virginia, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Howard University (B.A.) Southern University Law Center (J.D.) |
| Occupation | Attorney |
Meshea La'Shawn Poore is an American lawyer and politician from the state of West Virginia. A member of the Democratic Party, Poore served in the West Virginia House of Delegates, representing the 37th district.
Meshea Poore was the vice president of campus engagement and compliance at West Virginia University from February 19, 2025 through August 31, 2025
Biography
Poore is from Kanawha City, West Virginia. She graduated from Howard University with a bachelor's degree, and from the Southern University Law Center with her juris doctor. She worked as a public defender in Kanawha County, and then joined the Dooley Law Firm.[1][2][3]
In 2008, Poore ran for election to the West Virginia House of Delegates, representing the 31st district. She lost the Democratic Party primary election to incumbent Carrie Webster by 117 votes.[2][3][4] In 2009, Webster became a circuit judge, and Joe Manchin, the then-Governor of West Virginia, appointed Poore to the House of Delegates to serve the remainder of Webster's term. Poore was reelected in 2010 and 2012.[1]
Poore was a candidate in the 2014 election to succeed Shelley Moore Capito as the representative from .[1] She was defeated by former Chairman of the West Virginia Democratic Party, Nick Casey.[5]
References
- ^ Harold, Zack (July 9, 2013). "Kanawha delegate Poore says she'll run for Congress". Charleston Daily Mail. Archived from the original on February 22, 2014. Retrieved July 10, 2013.
- ^ "Poore to await canvass before conceding | West Virginia Record". Wvrecord.com. May 15, 2008. Archived from the original on December 7, 2011. Retrieved October 18, 2013.
- ^ "Meshea Poore running for House of Delegates « Squawk Box". Blogs.wvgazette.com. December 7, 2009. Archived from the original on October 18, 2013. Retrieved October 18, 2013.
- ^ "Incumbent Poore wins Democratic nod in 31st - News - The Charleston Gazette - West Virginia News and Sports". Wvgazette.com. May 11, 2010. Archived from the original on October 19, 2013. Retrieved October 18, 2013.
- ^ "Statewide Results Primary Election – May 13, 2014 ★★★ Official Results ★★★". West Virginia Secretary of State. Archived from the original on May 14, 2014. Retrieved July 17, 2014.