Alfred F. Chapman was a delegate from West Virginia to all seven Democratic National Conventions from 1940-1964. "Chappie" organized the 1960 Kennedy for President campaign in West Virginia. After trailing Humphrey by 20% before Kennedy began campaigning there, West Virginia handed JFK a stunning victory that he credited with securing the Democratic nomination for President. Facing anti-Catholic bigotry, he swept a state in which Catholics comprised barely 5% of the population, JFK proved that a Catholic candidate could win votes.