Jonathan Pinson
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Jonathan Pinson | |
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Assumed office 2020 | |
Preceded by | Scott Cadle |
Member of the West Virginia House of Delegates from the 13th district | |
Personal details | |
Born | Jonathan Adam Pinson |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Amy Pinson |
Education | Bachelor's degree, West Virginia University, Parkersburg |
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]
Tenure[]
Committee assignments[]
- Agriculture and Natural Resources[6]
- 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][7]
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.[8]
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.
- ^ "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. Retrieved March 24, 2021.
- Living people
- People from West Virginia
- Members of the West Virginia House of Delegates
- West Virginia Republicans
- 21st-century American politicians
- Baptists from West Virginia