# John D. Rockefeller IV, West Virginia Governor and Senator, Dies at 89

- Source: NYT Politics
- Published: 2026-11-06T13:20:25+00:00
- Category: Politics
- Original: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/06/us/politics/jay-rockefeller-dead.html
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/john-d-rockefeller-iv-west-virginia-governor-and-senator-dies-at-89-9585df/

The rare Democrat in a fabled family of wealthy Republicans, he served 30 years as senator and helping bring health insurance to millions of low-income children.

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