Paul Allen Espinosa[1] is an American politician and a former Republican member of the West Virginia House of Delegates, serving from 2012 to 2024.[2] He resigned in October 2024 in order to take a position with the West Virginia Racing Commission.[3]
Paul Espinosa | |
|---|---|
| Speaker pro tempore of the West Virginia House of Delegates | |
| In office January 11, 2023 – October 8, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Gary Howell |
| Succeeded by | Vacant |
| Member of the West Virginia House of Delegates | |
| In office December 1, 2012 – October 8, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Constituency established |
| Succeeded by | Joe Funkhouser |
| Constituency | 66th district (2012–2022) 98th district (2022–2024) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Paul Allen Espinosa April 28, 1962 Ranson, West Virginia, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | West Virginia Wesleyan College (BA) |
| Website | Campaign website |
Education
editEspinosa earned his bachelor's degree in child services from West Virginia Wesleyan College.
Elections
edit- 2012: Espinosa was unopposed for the May 8, 2012 Republican Primary, winning with 763 votes,[4] and won the November 6, 2012 General election with 4,233 votes (59.6%) against Democratic nominee John Maxey.[5]
- 2014: Espinosa was re-elected to the House with a victory over opponent Daniel Lutz of the Mountain Party, receiving 77.81% of the vote.[6]
- 2016: Espinosa was once again re-elected, defeating Democratic challenger David Dinges.[7]
References
edit- ^ "Paul Espinosa's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved March 24, 2014.
- ^ "Paul Espinosa". Charleston, West Virginia: West Virginia Legislature. Retrieved March 24, 2014.
- ^ "W.Va. Del. Paul Espinosa resigns during special legislative session". WCHS. Retrieved October 17, 2024.
- ^ "Statewide Results Primary Election May 8, 2012 Official Results". Charleston, West Virginia: Secretary of State of West Virginia. Retrieved March 24, 2014.
- ^ "Statewide Results General Election November 6, 2012 Official Results". Charleston, West Virginia: Secretary of State of West Virginia. Retrieved March 24, 2014.
- ^ Mary Stortstrom (November 5, 2014). "Espinosa wins re-election in 66th District House of Delegates race". The Journal. Archived from the original on February 19, 2015. Retrieved February 19, 2015.
- ^ Jeff McCoy (November 9, 2016). "Espinosa re-elected in 66th House district". The Journal. Retrieved December 15, 2016.
External links
edit- Official page at the West Virginia Legislature
- Campaign site
- Profile at Vote Smart
- Paul Espinosa at Ballotpedia
- Paul Espinosa at OpenSecrets
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