He served there until his resignation on March 1, 1929. He was elected as governor of West Virginia in November 1928 with the slogan of "Conley Commands Confidence" and was inaugurated on March 4, 1929.
He continued to serve at that location until his resignation on March 1, 1929. In November 1928, he was elected as governor of West Virginia, running under the slogan "Conley Commands Confidence," and took office on March 4, 1929.