Jonathan Pinson | |
|---|---|
| Member of the West Virginia House of Delegates from the 13th district | |
| Assumed office December 1, 2020 Serving with Kathie Hess Crouse | |
| Preceded by | Scott Cadle |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jonathan Adam Pinson |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Amy Pinson |
| Alma mater | West Virginia University at Parkersburg |
| Occupation | Police officer, pastor |
Jonathan Adam Pinson is an American politician who has served as a Delegate from the 13th district to the West Virginia House of Delegates since 2020. Pinson is a Republican.
Early life, education, and career
Pinson was educated at West Virginia University at Parkersburg, a community college. He also graduated from the West Virginia police academy. Before running for office, Pinson served as a police officer with Jackson County, West Virginia and as a pastor.[1][2][3]
Elections
2020
In his first primary, Pinson received 33.03% of the vote to be sent to the nomination alongside fellow Republican Joshua Higginbotham.[4]
In the general, Pinson received 36.04%, the highest percentage in the select-two election to be sent to the House of Delegates.[5]
2022
After redistricting, Pinson ran in the redrawn 17th House of Delegates District. He defeated Republican challengers Morgan Hurlow and Robert Marchal, receiving 79.8% of the vote to be nominated.[6]
Tenure
Committee assignments
- Agriculture and Natural Resources[7]
- Judiciary
- Senior, Children, and Family Issues
Transgender rights
Pinson voted for a bill that would prohibit transgender athletes from competing on the team that aligns with their gender identity.[1]
Worker's rights
Woodrum voted for SB 11, a bill that would make it more difficult for employees to strike.[1][8]
DC statehood
With many of his fellow Delegates, Pinson signed onto a resolution requesting West Virginia Senators and Congresspeople to oppose bills that would allow statehood for the District of Columbia.[9]
Personal life
Pinson is married to Amy Pinson and has three children. He is a Baptist and serves as a Baptist pastor.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d "Jonathan Pinson's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved April 29, 2021.
- ^ "West Virginia Delegate Biography: Delegate Pinson". West Virginia Legislature. Retrieved April 29, 2021.
- ^ "Jonathan Pinson". Ballotpedia. Retrieved April 29, 2021.
- ^ "2020 Primary Election: House of Delegates 13th District". West Virginia Board of Elections. Retrieved April 29, 2021.
- ^ "2020 General Election: 13th House of Delegates District". West Virginia Board of Elections. Retrieved April 29, 2021.
- ^ "2022 Primary Election: House of Delegates 17th District". West Virginia Board of Elections. Retrieved May 23, 2022.
- ^ "Member Profiles: Delegate Pinson". West Virginia Legislature. Retrieved April 29, 2021.
- ^ Adams, Steven Allen. "W.Va. Senate sends message: Public worker strikes illegal". The Times Leader. Retrieved March 25, 2021.
- ^ "WV GOP Letter (2021)" (PDF). Students for DC Statehood. Archived from the original (PDF) on April 29, 2021. Retrieved March 24, 2021.
This page was last edited on 10 February 2024, at 18:26