Michael Jason Barrett | |
|---|---|
| Member of the West Virginia Senate from the 16th district | |
| Assumed office December 1, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Hannah Geffert |
| Member of the West Virginia House of Representatives from the 61st district | |
| In office December 1, 2016 – December 1, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Walter Duke |
| Succeeded by | Dean Jeffries |
| In office December 1, 2012 – December 1, 2014 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 16, 1982 Martinsburg, West Virginia |
| Political party | Republican (2020–present)[1] |
| Other political affiliations | Democratic (until 2020) |
| Occupation | Businessman |
Jason Barrett is a Republican member of the West Virginia Senate, representing the 16th district. Barrett is also a small business owner.[2]
After serving one term in the state House of Delegates, Barrett was defeated by Republican challenger Walter Duke in 2014.[3]
In the 2016 election, in which Duke did not seek re-election, Barrett defeated Republican challenger Travis Bishop to regain his seat in the House.[4]
References
- ↑ McElhinny, Brad (11 December 2020). "W.Va. House GOP supermajority gains another member as Delegate Jason Barrett switches parties". Metro News. Retrieved 11 December 2020.
- ↑ McVey, John (18 January 2012). "Barrett plans to make a second run at delegate seat". The Journal. Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 20 December 2013.
- ↑ Cronk, Samantha (5 November 2014). "Duke tops Barrett in 61st District". The Journal. Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 19 January 2015.
- ↑ Marshall, Katiann (8 November 2016). "Jason Barrett to return to House after winning 61st District race". The Journal. Retrieved 15 December 2016.
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