JB Akers

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JB Akers
Member of the West VirginiaHouseofDelegates
from the 55th district
Assumed office
January 9, 2024
Website www.jbakers.com

James Robert "JB" Akers II is an American politician from West Virginia. [1] He is a Republican and represents District 55 in the West Virginia House of Delegates since 2024.

Akers is a graduate of Wake Forest University and West Virginia University. [2] In 2024, Governor Jim Justice appointed Akers to fill the vacancy created by Moore Capito. [3]

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References

  1. "JB Akers". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2024-06-22.
  2. "Gov. Justice appoints JB Akers to 55th District seat in House of Delegates". governor.wv.gov. Retrieved 2024-06-22.
  3. "James Robert (JB) Akers II Sworn in as Delegate from the 55th District". Wrap Up. 2024-01-09. Retrieved 2024-06-22.