Gayle Manchin Recovering After Car Accident
Former West Virginia Secretary of Education Hospitalized
Husband, Sen. Joe Manchin, Provides Update
Gayle Conelly Manchin, the former West Virginia Secretary of Education and wife of Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV), is recovering in a hospital after being involved in a car accident. The incident occurred in Alabama, but no further details about the crash have been released.
Sen. Manchin issued a statement expressing his gratitude to the first responders and medical personnel who attended to his wife.
"I am so grateful for the first responders and medical personnel who quickly responded to the accident and provided Gayle with the care she needed," he said. "Our family appreciates the outpouring of support we have received during this time."
Gayle Manchin has been a prominent figure in West Virginia education and politics. She served as the state's Secretary of Education from 2005 to 2016 and also led the West Virginia Board of Education. She is known for her advocacy for early childhood education and her focus on improving student outcomes.
The Manchin family has requested privacy as Gayle recovers from her injuries. Their spokesperson said that she is currently resting comfortably and receiving the necessary medical attention.
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