Shannon Kimes
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 | |
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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
Kimes 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
2020
Kimes 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
Kimes lost his primary election in the 14th district to Dave Foggin.
Tenure
Committee assignments
- Banking and Insurance[5]
- Government Organization
- Political Subdivisions
- Workforce Development
Legislature size
In 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]
References
- "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.