Trenton Barnhart | |
|---|---|
| Member of the West Virginia House of Delegates from the 7th district | |
| In office September 17, 2019 – December 1, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Jason Harshbarger |
| Succeeded by | Charles Sheedy |
| Member of the West Virginia House of Delegates from the 9th district | |
| Assumed office December 1, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Dennis Kimes |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Trenton Carl Barnhart November 12, 1996 St. Marys, West Virginia |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | B.A., M.B.A. University of Charleston, |
Trenton Carl Barnhart (born November 12, 1996) is an American politician who has served as a Delegate from the 7th district to the West Virginia House of Delegates since 2019. Barnhart is a Republican.
Early life, education, and career
Barnhart was born in St. Marys, West Virginia to Mark and Lori Barnhart. He has a B.A. and an M.B.A from the University of Charleston. He was employed as a community banker and compliance auditor. He was also a member of the Pleasants County Republican Executive Committee.[1]
Elections
2019
Barnhart was appointed by West Virginia governor Jim Justice following the resignation of Delegate Jason Harshbarger, on September 17, 2019.[2]
2020
In his first primary election, Barnhart was challenged by fellow Republican Kerry Murphy, whom he defeated with 53.65% of the vote.[3]
Barnhart won unopposed in the general election.[4]
Tenure
Committee assignments
- Workforce Development (Vice Chair)[5]
- Banking and Insurance
- Government Organization
- Health and Human Resources
- Small Business and Economic Development
Barnhart is an Assistant Majority Whip in the Republican-controlled House of Delegates.
Barnhart had a 14% rating from the West Virginia chapter of the Sierra Club as of 2020.[6]
Gun rights
Barnhart is a member of the National Rifle Association of America.[1] He has an A rating from the West Virginia Citizens Defense League, a gun rights organization, of which he is member, as of 2020.[7] Barnhart was a sponsor of HB 2739, a bill that would declare West Virginia a Second Amendment "sanctuary state."[8]
DC statehood
With many of his fellow Delegates, Barnhart signed onto a resolution requesting West Virginia Senators and Congressmen to oppose bills that would allow statehood for the District of Columbia.[9]
Personal life
References
- ^ a b c "Member Biography: Delegate Barnhart". West Virginia Legislature. Retrieved March 24, 2021.
- ^ Adams, Steven Allen. "Justice appoints Trenton Barnhart to House seat". Parkersburg News and Sentinel. Archived from the original on September 18, 2019. Retrieved March 24, 2021.
- ^ "2020 Primary Election: House of Delegates 7th District". West Virginia Board of Elections. Retrieved March 24, 2021.
- ^ "2020 General Election: House of Delegates 7th District". West Virginia Board of Elections. Retrieved March 24, 2021.
- ^ "Member Profiles: Delegate Barnhart". West Virginia Legislature. Retrieved March 24, 2021.
- ^ "WV Sierra Club Legislative Scorecard 2019 - 2020". Sierra Club. Archived from the original on March 18, 2021. Retrieved March 23, 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ "Candidate Ratings 2020". West Virginia Citizens Defense League. Archived from the original on August 10, 2020. Retrieved March 23, 2021.
- ^ "West Virginia House Bill 2739". LegiScan. Archived from the original on October 3, 2023. Retrieved March 24, 2021.
- ^ "WV GOP Letter (2021)" (PDF). Students for DC Statehood. Archived from the original (PDF) on April 29, 2021. Retrieved March 24, 2021.
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