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Charlie Reynolds (politician)

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Charlie Reynolds
Member of the
West Virginia House of Delegates
from the 4th district
In office
December 1, 2020 – October 6, 2023
Preceded byJoe Canestraro
Succeeded byJeffrey Stephens
Personal details
Born
Charles Foster Reynolds

(1971-04-30) April 30, 1971 (age 53)
Political partyRepublican

Charlie Reynolds (Born April 30, 1971) is an American politician who served as a Delegate from the 4th district to the West Virginia House of Delegates from 2020 to 2023. Reynolds is a Republican.

Early life, education, and career

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Reynolds is the son of Charles Foster Reynolds Sr. and Ruth Ann Reynolds. He received his high school diploma from John Marshall High School. Reynolds worked as a railroad terminal manager before seeking public office.[1]

Elections

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Reynolds announced his candidacy in 2020, with no prior experience in law or politics. He received the endorsement of the West Virginia Business and Industry Council.[2] Reynolds won unopposed in his primary election.[3]

In a three-way, vote-for-two general election, Reynolds received 35.69% of the vote.[4]

Reynolds resigned in October 2023 after taking a position with the West Virginia Division of Highways.[5]

Tenure

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Committee assignments

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  • Energy and Manufacturing[6]
  • Government Organization
  • Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security
  • Workforce Development

Gun Rights

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Reynolds is a self-described "gun guy" and a member of the National Rifle Association of America.[7] In the House of Delegates, he was the lead sponsor of HB 2739, a bill that would declare West Virginia a Second Amendment "sanctuary state."[6]

Personal life

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Reynolds is married to Nicole Lee Reynolds, a classroom aide, at his alma mater, and has two children. Reynolds is a Christian.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b "West Virginia Delegate Biography: Delegate Reynolds". West Virginia Legislature. Retrieved March 23, 2021.
  2. ^ "BIC Endorses 109 Legislative Candidates in 2020 General Election". West Virginia Business and Industry Council. Archived from the original on March 1, 2021. Retrieved March 23, 2021.
  3. ^ "2020 Primary Election: House of Delegates 4th District". West Virginia Board of Elections. Archived from the original on November 9, 2020. Retrieved March 23, 2021.
  4. ^ "2020 General Election: House of Delegates 4th District". West Virginia Board of Elections. Archived from the original on November 4, 2020. Retrieved March 23, 2021.
  5. ^ "Charlie Reynolds Resigns From House Of Delegates, Takes Job With West Virginia Division of Highways". The Intelligencer. Retrieved October 15, 2023.
  6. ^ a b "Member Profiles: Delegate Reynolds". West Virginia Legislature. Archived from the original on April 14, 2021. Retrieved March 23, 2021.
  7. ^ "Reynolds Candidate for the 4th District House Seat". The Intelligencer. Archived from the original on February 15, 2020. Retrieved March 23, 2021.