Perdue wins a third term

Released Nov. 3, 2004

State Treasurer John Perdue won his third consecutive term as State Treasurer Tuesday, capturing 66 percent of the statewide vote against Republican Bob Adams from the Eastern Panhandle..

Perdue became only the fourth West Virginia treasurer to be elected to more than two consecutive terms. Adams, a political newcomer, enjoyed a measure of success in his home area but offered little resistance elsewhere.

“This election confirms our mandate from the people,” Perdue said. “We are very grateful and appreciative of the vote and will do everything in our power to justify it.”

Perdue, 55, has spent more than 30 years in state government, beginning with a stint in Agriculture Commissioner Gus Douglass’ office. Before taking over for his first term as Treasurer in January 1997, Perdue served the prior eight years as an executive assistant to Gov. Gaston Caperton.

Under Perdue, the Treasurer’s Office has made great strides in the areas of unclaimed property, college savings, e-government services and cash management processes.