Shannon Kimes (born April 6, 1977) is an American politician who served as a Delegate from the 9th district to the West Virginia House of Delegates from 2020 to 2022. Kimes is a Republican.
Shannon Kimes | |
|---|---|
| Member of the West Virginia House of Delegates from the 9th district | |
| In office December 1, 2020 – December 1, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Chuck Little |
| Succeeded by | New boundaries |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Dennis "Shannon" Kimes April 6, 1977 Rockport, West Virginia |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Erica J. Kimes |
| Education | B.E., Case Western Reserve University |
Early life, education, and career
editKimes was born in Rockport, West Virginia to Dennis and Charlotte Kimes. He has a Bachelor of Engineering from Case Western Reserve University. Before taking office, Kimes operated a company that manufactured railroad construction materials.[1][2]
Elections
edit2020
editKimes won his primary election against incumbent Chuck Little, who had been appointed by West Virginia governor Jim Justice, with Kimes receiving 58.53% of the vote.[3]
In the general election, Kimes defeated Democrat Jim Marion with 70.31% of the vote.[4]
2022
editKimes lost his primary election in the 14th district to Dave Foggin.
Tenure
editCommittee assignments
edit- Banking and Insurance[5]
- Government Organization
- Political Subdivisions
- Workforce Development
Legislature size
editIn the House of Delegates, Kimes introduced House Joint Resolution 29, which would introduce a constitutional amendment on the ballot to reduce the number of Delegates and State Senators by half. Kimes cited differences in represented populations between West Virginia and other states.[6]
Spending
editKimes criticized Justice for declining to use much of the relief money from the 2020 CARES Act. He was the lead sponsor of House Bill 2014, which would emphasize the Legislature's role in the allocation of federal funds and limiting the governor's control over those funds.[7][8]
Personal life
editKimes is married to Erica Kimes and has three children. He is a Christian.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b "Member Profiles: Delegate Kimes". West Virginia Legislature. Retrieved March 26, 2021.
- ^ "Conley, Kimes elected to House of Delegates". Parkersburg News and Sentinel. Retrieved March 26, 2021.
- ^ "2020 Primary Election: House of Delegates 9th District". West Virginia Board of Elections. Retrieved March 29, 2021.
- ^ "2020 General Election: House of Delegates 9th District". West Virginia Board of Elections. Retrieved March 29, 2021.
- ^ "Member Profiles: Delegate Kimes". West Virginia Legislature. Retrieved March 29, 2021.
- ^ "Delegate wants to halve Legislature". Parkersburg News and Sentinel. Retrieved March 29, 2021.
- ^ Soule, Douglas. "Legislative Oversight And Revenue Shortfalls: Controversy Continues To Surround Justice's CARES Act Plans". West Virginia Public Broadcasting. Retrieved March 29, 2021.
- ^ "West Virginia House Bill 2014". West Virginia Legislature. Retrieved March 29, 2021.