Joe Funkhouser | |
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Member of the West Virginia House of Delegates from the 98th district | |
Assumed office October 24, 2024 [1] | |
Preceded by | Paul Espinosa |
Personal details | |
Political party | Republican |
Joe Funkhouser is an American politician who serves as a Republican member for the 98th district of the West Virginia House of Delegates. [2] [3]
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