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Elliott Pritt
Member of the West Virginia House of Delegates
from the 50th district
Assumed office
December 1, 2022
Preceded byNew boundaries
Personal details
Born
David Elliott Pritt

(1990-03-23) March 23, 1990 (age 34)
Beckley, West Virginia, U.S.
Political party Republican (since 2023)
Other political
affiliations
Democratic (until 2023)
SpouseAshton
Children4
Education Concord University ( BA, MA)

Elliott Pritt (born March 23, 1990) is an American politician who has served in the West Virginia House of Delegates since 2022, representing the 50th district in Fayette County. Initially elected as a Democrat, he changed his party affiliation to Republican in 2023. [1]

Background

Pritt was born in Beckley, West Virginia. He has a Bachelor of Arts degree in history, and a Master of Arts degree in teaching, both from Concord University. He is a Roman Catholic. [2] He has served in the Air Force, and teaches history at Fayetteville Middle School. [3]

Electoral history

West Virginia's 50th House of Delegates district, 2022 [4]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Elliott Pritt 1,892 51.8
Republican Austin Haynes (incumbent) 1,759 48.2
Total votes 3,651 100.0
Democratic win (new boundaries)

References

  1. ^ Raby, John (2023-04-17). "W.Va. State Lawmaker Elliott Pritt Switches From Dem To GOP". West Virginia Public Broadcasting. Retrieved 2023-07-31.
  2. ^ "David Elliott Pritt". www.wvlegislature.gov. Retrieved 2023-07-31.
  3. ^ "In their own words – Elliott Pritt, candidate for House District 50". Beckley Register-Herald. 2022-11-04. Retrieved 2023-07-31.
  4. ^ "Election Night Reporting". West Virginia Secretary of State. Retrieved March 18, 2023.