Jonathan Pinson
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
[edit]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
[edit]2020
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]Committee assignments
[edit]- Agriculture and Natural Resources[7]
- Judiciary
- Senior, Children, and Family Issues
Transgender rights
[edit]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
[edit]Woodrum voted for SB 11, a bill that would make it more difficult for employees to strike.[1][8]
DC statehood
[edit]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
[edit]Pinson is married to Amy Pinson and has three children. He is a Baptist and serves as a Baptist pastor.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ 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.