Charlie Reynolds | |
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Member of the West Virginia House of Delegates from the 4th district | |
In office December 1, 2020 –October 6, 2023 | |
Preceded by | Joe Canestraro |
Succeeded by | Jeffrey Stephens |
Personal details | |
Born | Charles Foster Reynolds April 30,1971 |
Political party | Republican |
Charlie Reynolds (Born April 30,1971) is an American politician who served as a Delegate from the 4th district to the West Virginia House of Delegates from 2020 to 2023. Reynolds is a Republican.
Reynolds is the son of Charles Foster Reynolds Sr. and Ruth Ann Reynolds. He received his high school diploma from John Marshall High School. Reynolds worked as a railroad terminal manager before seeking public office. [1]
Reynolds announced his candidacy in 2020,with no prior experience in law or politics. He received the endorsement of the West Virginia Business and Industry Council. [2] Reynolds won unopposed in his primary election. [3]
In a three-way,vote-for-two general election,Reynolds received 35.69% of the vote. [4]
Reynolds resigned in October 2023 after taking a position with the West Virginia Division of Highways. [5]
Reynolds is a self-described "gun guy" and a member of the National Rifle Association of America. [7] In the House of Delegates,he was the lead sponsor of HB 2739,a bill that would declare West Virginia a Second Amendment "sanctuary state." [6]
Reynolds is married to Nicole Lee Reynolds,a classroom aide,at his alma mater,and has two children. Reynolds is a Christian. [1]
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