Johnnie Wamsley
Johnnie Wamsley | |
|---|---|
| Member of the West Virginia House of Delegates from the 14th district | |
| In office December 1, 2020 – December 1, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Jim Butler |
| Succeeded by | Dave Foggin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Johnnie Andrew Wamsley II March 5, 1988 Point Pleasant, West Virginia |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | Marshall University |
Johnnie Andrew Wamsley II (born March 5, 1988) is an American politician who served as a Delegate from the 14th District to the West Virginia House of Delegates from 2020 to 2022. Wamsley is a Republican.
Early life, education, and career[edit]
Wamsley was born in Point Pleasant, West Virginia to Vicky and Johnnie Wamsley. He served in the United States Marine Corps from 2007 to 2015 and earned a degree in finance at Marshall University in 2019. He was employed as a credit analyst with various banks after leaving the Marine Corps.[1][2][3]
Elections[edit]
2020[edit]
In his first primary for the 14th District, Wamsley defeated fellow Republican Brian Scott with 51.97% of the vote. There were no incumbents in the race.[4]
In the general election, Wamsley defeated Democrat Chris Yeager with 69.37% of the vote.[5]
Tenure[edit]
Committee assignments[edit]
- Education[6]
- Energy and Manufacturing
- Small Business and Economic Development
- Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security
- Workforce Development
Wamsley is an assistant majority whip in the House of Delegates.[3]
For the 2020 election, Wamsley had an "AQ" rating and endorsement from the NRA Political Victory Fund.[7][3]
Freedom of speech[edit]
Wamsley was a sponsor of House Bill 2595, a bill that would prohibit so-called "divisive concepts" from being taught in West Virginia schools or promoted in other state-funded agencies. It targeted criticisms of American society, eliminating language that would refer to the US as a "fundamentally racist or sexist" country.[8][9][10][11]
Transgender rights[edit]
Wamsley supported Senate Bill 341, a bill that would prohibit transgender athletes from competing on the team that aligns with their gender identity.[3][12]
Worker's rights[edit]
Wamsley opposed SB 11, a bill that would make it more difficult for employees to strike.[13][14][3]
Personal life[edit]
Wamsley is married to Rachel Wamsley and has two children. He is a Catholic.
References[edit]
- ^ "West Virginia Delegate Biography: Delegate Wamsley". West Virginia Legislature. Retrieved May 18, 2021.
- ^ "Johnnie Wamsley II". Ballotpedia. Retrieved May 18, 2021.
- ^ a b c d e "Johnnie Wamsley's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved May 18, 2021.
- ^ "2020 Primary Election: House of Delegates 14th District". West Virginia Board of Elections. Retrieved May 18, 2021.
- ^ "2020 General Election: House of Delegates 14th District". West Virginia Board of Elections. Retrieved May 18, 2021.
- ^ "Member Profiles: Delegate Wamsley". West Virginia Legislature. Retrieved May 18, 2021.
- ^ "NRA-PVF | Grades | West Virginia". nrapvf.org. NRA-PVF. Archived from the original on November 3, 2020.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ Folley, Aris (February 22, 2021). "West Virginia GOP introduces bill seeking to prohibit 'divisive acts' in schools, workforce". The Hill. Retrieved May 18, 2021.
- ^ Myer, Christina. "Legislating ego protection". Parkersburg News and Sentinel. Retrieved May 18, 2021.
- ^ Dorman, Sam (February 24, 2021). "West Virginia bill would ban agencies from touting 'divisive' concepts, like US is 'fundamentally racist'". Fox News. Retrieved May 18, 2021.
- ^ "House Bill 2595". West Virginia Legislature. Retrieved May 18, 2021.
- ^ Adams, Steven Allen. "Bill blocking transgender students from certain sports passes West Virginia House". Parkersburg News and Sentinel. Retrieved May 18, 2021.
- ^ Adams, Steven Allen. "W.Va. Senate sends message: Public worker strikes illegal". The Times Leader. Retrieved May 18, 2021.
- ^ "SB 11 Voting Record". Vote Smart. Retrieved May 18, 2021.