Jonathan Pinson

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.

Jonathan Pinson
Member of the West Virginia House of Delegates
from the 13th district
Assumed office
2020
Preceded byScott Cadle
Personal details
Born
Jonathan Adam Pinson
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Amy Pinson
EducationBachelor's degree, West Virginia University, Parkersburg

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
  1. "Jonathan Pinson's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved April 29, 2021.
  2. "West Virginia Delegate Biography: Delegate Pinson". West Virginia Legislature. Retrieved April 29, 2021.
  3. "Jonathan Pinson". Ballotpedia. Retrieved April 29, 2021.
  4. "2020 Primary Election: House of Delegates 13th District". West Virginia Board of Elections. Retrieved April 29, 2021.
  5. "2020 General Election: 13th House of Delegates District". West Virginia Board of Elections. Retrieved April 29, 2021.
  6. "Member Profiles: Delegate Pinson". West Virginia Legislature. Retrieved April 29, 2021.
  7. Adams, Steven Allen. "W.Va. Senate sends message: Public worker strikes illegal". The Times Leader. Retrieved March 25, 2021.
  8. "WV GOP Letter (2021)" (PDF). Students for DC Statehood. Retrieved March 24, 2021.
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