Jonathan Miller (West Virginia politician)

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In May 2011, Miller announced that he would vacate his seat in the House of Delegates and enter the race for the Republican nomination for West Virginia's 2nd congressional district. He challenged current U.S. Congresswoman Shelley Moore Capito, who had announced her intentions to run for re-election. Miller expressed his religion being a factor in running, saying in a video: "I firmly believe that God has called me to run for this office now." [4] [5] [6]

In May 2012, Miller would ultimately lose the primary race, with incumbent Shelley Moore Capito winning the nomination. [7]

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References

  1. "West Virginia Republican Officials list". Archived from the original on November 26, 2008. Retrieved April 2, 2010.
  2. "Miller's official profile". Archived from the original on September 20, 2017. Retrieved April 2, 2010.
  3. Umstead, Matthew. "West Virginia: Berkeley County lawmaker replaced on Region 9 council" The Herald-Mail June 14, 2008
  4. ""God called" Capito primary challenger". Politico . May 11, 2011.
  5. "Delegate J. Miller: God calling me to run for Congress « Squawk Box". blogs.wvgazette.com. Archived from the original on May 14, 2011.
  6. Smith, Vicki (April 28, 2012). "Artist, evangelist challenge Capito in GOP primary". Associated Press. Retrieved May 22, 2012.
  7. "WVa US Rep Shelley Moore Capito overcomes rare GOP primary challenge in bid for 7th term". The Republic. Associated Press. Archived from the original on May 16, 2012. Retrieved May 14, 2012.


Jonathan Miller
Member of the West Virginia House of Delegates
from the 53rd district
Assumed office
January 10, 2007 - December 1, 2012
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