Josh Booth (politician)

Joshua Booth (born October 29, 1979) is an American politician who served as a Delegate from the 19th District to the West Virginia House of Delegates from 2021 to 2022. Booth is a Republican.

Josh Booth
Member of the West Virginia House of Delegates
from the 19th district
In office
February 10, 2021 – December 1, 2022
Preceded byDerrick Evans
Succeeded byNew boundaries
Personal details
Born
Joshua Booth

(1979-10-29) October 29, 1979
Huntington, West Virginia
Political partyRepublican
EducationDegree in business administration, Marshall University

Early life, education, and career

Booth was born in Huntington, West Virginia to Jeffery and Lisa Booth. Booth received a degree in business administration at Marshall University in 2004. He was employed at a highway and traffic construction firm before assuming office.[1][2][3]

Elections

2021 appointment

On January 27, 2021, West Virginia governor Jim Justice appointed Booth to fill the seat of Delegate Derrick Evans.[2] Evans was forced to resign after he was arrested after participating in the 2021 United States Capitol attack.[4] A dispute arose when the Wayne County Republican Executive Committee claimed that the governor had unlawfully appointed Booth by not choosing from their submitted list of candidates. On February 9, 2021, the West Virginia Supreme Court ruled in favor of the governor. Booth was formally sworn in the following day.[3][5] The Court reaffirmed their decision in June 2021.[6]

Tenure

Committee assignments
  • Government Organization [7]
  • Senior, Children, and Family Issues
  • Technology & Infrastructure

Transgender rights

Booth voted for Senate Bill 341, a bill that would prohibit transgender athletes from competing on sports teams that align with their gender identity.[8][9]

Worker's rights

Booth voted for SB 11, a bill that would make it more difficult for employees to strike.[8][10][11]

Personal life

Booth is married to Stacy Booth and has two children. He is a Baptist.[1][2][3]

References
  1. "West Virginia Delegate Biography: Delegate Booth". West Virginia Legislature. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
  2. Damron, Jordan. "Gov. Justice Appoints Joshua Booth to 19th District Seat in House of Delegates". West Virginia Governor's Office. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
  3. "Joshua Booth". Ballotpedia. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
  4. McElhinny, Brad (January 9, 2021). "Derrick Evans resigns W.Va. House after entering U.S. Capitol with mob". West Virginia Metro News. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
  5. Ingram, Sarah (January 27, 2021). "Amid challenge from Wayne committee, Justice selects Booth as District 19 appointee". The Herald-Dispatch. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
  6. "W.Va. High Court: Governor Was Right in Appointing Lawmaker". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
  7. "Member Profiles: Delegate Booth". West Virginia Legislature. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
  8. "Josh Booth's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
  9. Adams, Steven Allen. "Bill blocking transgender students from certain sports passes West Virginia House". Parkersburg News and Sentinel. Retrieved June 15, 2021.
  10. Adams, Steven Allen. "W.Va. Senate sends message: Public worker strikes illegal". The Times Leader. Retrieved June 15, 2021.
  11. "SB 11 Voting Record". Vote Smart. Retrieved May 18, 2021.
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