Saira Blair

Saira Blair (born July 11, 1996) is a former politician from Martinsburg, West Virginia, and was the youngest person elected to state or federal office in the United States upon her election in 2014 (until the election of Jacob Bachmeier at age 18 to the Montana House of Representatives in 2016).^[3][4][5] In November 2014, aged 18, she was elected to the West Virginia House of Delegates, representing the 59th district, which is based in the Eastern Panhandle and encompasses portions of Berkeley County and Morgan County. She is a member of the Republican Party.

Blair, who studied economics and Spanish at West Virginia University,^[6] deferred her spring semesters to attend the Legislature's 60-day spring session, making up her classes in the summer and fall.^[7] She has stated that she plans to become a financial advisor and will not continue a career in politics after graduating,^[8][9] serving at most eight years in the Legislature.^[7] She has said that she has "no desire to climb the political ladder. Therefore, I don't see myself serving in any federal positions."^[7] Blair's father is Craig Blair, a Republican member of the West Virginia Senate.^[10] He served as her campaign manager.^[8]

Blair announced in 2018 that she would not seek re-election to the House.^[11] She was succeeded by Kump, who returned to office. After leaving office and completing her degree, Blair worked as a philanthropy and community engagement coordinator for Girls Inc. of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey until 2021, when W.Va. State treasurer Riley Moore appointed Blair as the new deputy treasurer for the Local Government Division of the state Treasurer's Office.^[12][13] Blair held the position until May 2023.^{[citation needed]}