Jordan Bridges (politician)
Jordan Bridges | |
|---|---|
| Member of the West Virginia House of Delegates from the 24th district | |
| Assumed office 2020 Serving with Margitta Mazzocchi | |
| Preceded by | Tim Tomblin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jordan Ray Bridges March 28, 1988 Logan, West Virginia |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College |
Jordan Ray Bridges (born March 28, 1988) is an American politician who has served as a Delegate from the 24th District to the West Virginia House of Delegates since 2020. He is a Republican.
Early life, education, and career
Bridges was born in Logan, West Virginia to Bobby and Jackie Bridges. He attended the Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College. He was employed in the coal industry before assuming office.[1][2]
Elections
2018
Bridges first ran for office in 2018, but was ultimately unsuccessful. Bridges was one of two Republicans to receive his party's nomination in the primary, receiving 44.27% of the vote.[3] In the four-way, elect-two general election, Bridges, as well as his fellow Republican, were defeated by Democrats Tim Tomblin and Ralph Rodighiero. Bridges received 22.82% of the vote.[4]
2020
Bridges ran again in 2020. During his campaign, Bridges supported investment in infrastructure, limited regulations on business, and less taxation.[5] In his primary, Bridges was nominated alongside Margitta Mazzocchi with 60.37% of the vote.[6] In the general, Bridges defeated Tomblin and another Democrat with 29.24% of the vote.[7]
Tenure
Committee assignments
- Agriculture and Natural Resources[8]
- Education
- Energy and Manufacturing
- Workforce Development
Coal
As a former coal miner, Bridges joined an unofficial bipartisan workgroup designed to aid the recovery of communities reliant on the failing coal industry.[9]
Worker's rights
Bridges voted against SB 11, a bill that would make it more difficult for employees to strike.[2][10]
Personal life
Bridges is married to Erica Bridges and has two children. He is a Christian.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "West Virginia Delegate Biography: Delegate Bridges". West Virginia Legislature. Retrieved June 21, 2021.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Jordan Bridges' Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved June 21, 2021.
- ↑ "2018 Primary Election: House of Delegates 24th District". West Virginia Board of Elections. Retrieved June 21, 2021.
- ↑ "2018 General Election: House of Delegates 24th District". West Virginia Board of Elections. Retrieved June 21, 2021.
- ↑ Vidovich, Dylan (October 7, 2020). "House 24 Candidates Discuss District's Issues and Goals if Elected". Logan Banner. Retrieved June 21, 2021.
- ↑ "2020 Primary Election: House of Delegates 24th District". West Virginia Board of Elections. Retrieved June 21, 2021.
- ↑ "2020 General Election: House of Delegates 24th District". West Virginia Board of Elections. Retrieved June 21, 2021.
- ↑ "Member Profiles: Delegate Bridges". West Virginia Legislature. Retrieved June 21, 2021.
- ↑ McElhinny, Brad (June 9, 2021). "'Coal Communities Comeback' Plan Gets Another Shot". Metro News. Retrieved June 21, 2021.
- ↑ Adams, Steven Allen. "W.Va. Senate sends message: Public worker strikes illegal". The Times Leader. Retrieved June 21, 2021.