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Jonathan Pinson
American politician From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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.
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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]
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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
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