Tony Wilt
Tony Wilt | |
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.jpg) Wilt in 2023 | |
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates | |
| Assumed office June 24, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Matt Lohr |
| Constituency | 26th district (2010–2024) 34th district (2024–present) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 18, 1961 Harrisonburg, Virginia |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Vickie Elizabeth Cook |
| Children | Rebecca, Matthew |
| Residence | Broadway, Virginia |
| Alma mater | Blue Ridge Community College |
| Occupation | Concrete contractor |
| Committees | Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources Counties, Cities and Towns Militia, Police and Public Safety |
| Website | www.delegatewilt.com |
Tony O. Wilt (born September 18, 1961) is an American politician. A Republican, he was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates in 2010. He currently represents[update] the 34th district, made up of the city of Harrisonburg and part of Rockingham County in the Shenandoah Valley.[1][2]
Early life, education, business career[edit]
Born in Harrisonburg, Virginia, Wilt graduated from Broadway High School in 1979. He received an A.A. degree from Blue Ridge Community College in 1994, and a bachelor's degree in applied ministry from Cornerstone Bible College in 2005.[1][2]
After high school, Wilt went to work for his family's business, Superior Concrete, Inc. He is now the president and general manager.[update][1][2]
Wilt married Vickie Elizabeth Cook c. 1987. They have two children.[1][2]
Political career[edit]
On March 16, 2010, Governor Bob McDonnell appointed the 26th district incumbent, Matt Lohr, Commissioner of the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.[3] Wilt became the Republican nominee to succeed Lohr. He defeated Democrat Kai E. Degner and independent Carolyn W. Frank in a special election on June 15, receiving 65.79% of the vote.[4] Wilt was unopposed for reelection in 2011.[5]
In 2022, Wilt was promoted to chair of the Public Safety Committee.[6]
In 2023, Wilt was reelected to the House of Delegates. Starting in the 2024 session he will represent the 34th district, following earlier redistricting.[7]
Notes[edit]
- ^ a b c d "Virginia House of Delegates 2012; Delegate Tony O. Wilt;". Virginia House of Delegates. Retrieved November 1, 2012.
- ^ a b c d "Delegate Tony Wilt". Retrieved November 1, 2012.
- ^ "Lohr Appointed as Next Commissioner of VDACS". WHSV.com. March 17, 2010. Retrieved November 1, 2012.
- ^ "2010 June Special - HOD 26 Official Results". Virginia State Board of Elections.
- ^ "November 2011 General Election Official Results". Virginia State Board of Elections. Archived from the original on May 20, 2013.
- ^ "House of Delegates Committees".
- ^ "Virginia House of Delegates Member Listings".
External links[edit]
- "Delegate Tony Wilt (R-Harrisonburg)". Richmond Sunlight.
- "Tony Wilt". Virginia Public Access Project.
- "Election Results". Virginia State Board of Elections. Archived from the original on June 17, 2010.