Jonathan Pinson | |
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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.
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]
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]
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]
Pinson voted for a bill that would prohibit transgender athletes from competing on the team that aligns with their gender identity. [1]
Woodrum voted for SB 11, a bill that would make it more difficult for employees to strike. [1] [8]
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]
Pinson is married to Amy Pinson and has three children. He is a Baptist and serves as a Baptist pastor. [1]