Manchin names Puccio chair of Country Roads PAC

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., announced that Democratic State Party Chair Larry Puccio will step down as Party Chair to become the chairman of Manchin’s political action committee – Country Roads PAC.

“From my time as Governor and now to my time in the Senate, Larry has always been a trusted advisor and someone who has always been connected to the political and legislative workings of West Virginia,” Manchin said. “Larry’s years of experience and dedication to the state of West Virginia will allow me to better serve the state as its senior Senator and stay connected to the issues that are affecting them.”

“I am honored to be able to continue serving the people of West Virginia and work with Senator Manchin,” said Puccio. “Having served as his chief of staff when he was Governor, I know firsthand that Senator Manchin is dedicated to improving the lives of all West Virginians. This new role as PAC Chairman will allow me to continue to build on the successes we had in the Governor’s office and build new ones in the Senate.”

Country Roads PAC is non-profit political action committee started in 2010 and based in Charleston, W.Va.