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| image = Tony Wilt Bill Signings, Richmond - 4-12-23 02 (cropped).jpg |
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| office = Member of the [[Virginia House of Delegates]] |
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| constituency = [[Virginia's 26th House of Delegates district|26th district]] (2010–2024)<br>[[Virginia's 34th House of Delegates district|34th district]] (2024–present) |
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| term_start = June 2010 |
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| preceded = [[Matt Lohr]] |
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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age | 1961 | 9 | 18}} |
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| birth_place = [[Harrisonburg, Virginia]] |
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'''Tony O. Wilt''' (born September 18, 1961) is an [[American politician]]. A [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]], he was elected to the [[Virginia House of Delegates]] in 2010. He {{as of | 2012 | 11 | alt =currently represents}} the [[Virginia's |
'''Tony O. Wilt''' (born September 18, 1961) is an [[American politician]]. A [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]], he was elected to the [[Virginia House of Delegates]] in 2010. He {{as of | 2012 | 11 | alt =currently represents}} the [[Virginia's 34th House of Delegates district|34th district]], made up of the city of [[Harrisonburg, Virginia|Harrisonburg]] and part of [[Rockingham County, Virginia|Rockingham County]] in the [[Shenandoah Valley]].<ref name="hod2012">{{cite web | title = Virginia House of Delegates 2012; Delegate Tony O. Wilt; | publisher = Virginia House of Delegates | url = http://dela.state.va.us/dela/MemBios.nsf/a7b082ef6ed01eac85256c0d00515644/3eba532867c4b56785257535005773cd?OpenDocument | accessdate = 2012-11-01}}</ref><ref name="ownwebsite">{{cite web | title = Delegate Tony Wilt | url = http://www.delegatewilt.com |accessdate = 2012-11-01}}</ref> |
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==Early life, education, business career== |
==Early life, education, business career== |
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On March 16, 2010, Governor [[Bob McDonnell]] appointed the 26th district incumbent, [[Matt Lohr]], Commissioner of the [[Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services]].<ref name="lohr">{{cite news | title = Lohr Appointed as Next Commissioner of VDACS | publisher = WHSV.com | url = http://www.whsv.com/news/headlines/87851222.html | date = 2010-03-17 | accessdate = 2012-11-01}}</ref> Wilt became the Republican nominee to succeed Lohr. He defeated [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democrat]] Kai E. Degner and [[Independent (politics)|independent]] Carolyn W. Frank in a [[special election]] on June 15, receiving 65.79% of the vote.<ref name="sbe2010s">{{cite web | title = 2010 June Special - HOD 26 Official Results | publisher = Virginia State Board of Elections | url = https://www.voterinfo.sbe.virginia.gov/election/DATA/2010/BD9E611E-77CE-4823-858C-350AF6BB6D46/Official/8_s.shtml}}</ref> Wilt was unopposed for reelection in 2011.<ref name="sbe2011">{{cite web|title=November 2011 General Election Official Results |publisher=Virginia State Board of Elections |url=https://www.voterinfo.sbe.virginia.gov/election/DATA/2011/EB178FD6-875D-4B0D-A295-900A0482F523/Official/8_s.shtml |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130520143116/https://www.voterinfo.sbe.virginia.gov/election/DATA/2011/EB178FD6-875D-4B0D-A295-900A0482F523/Official/8_s.shtml |archivedate=2013-05-20 }}</ref> |
On March 16, 2010, Governor [[Bob McDonnell]] appointed the 26th district incumbent, [[Matt Lohr]], Commissioner of the [[Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services]].<ref name="lohr">{{cite news | title = Lohr Appointed as Next Commissioner of VDACS | publisher = WHSV.com | url = http://www.whsv.com/news/headlines/87851222.html | date = 2010-03-17 | accessdate = 2012-11-01}}</ref> Wilt became the Republican nominee to succeed Lohr. He defeated [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democrat]] Kai E. Degner and [[Independent (politics)|independent]] Carolyn W. Frank in a [[special election]] on June 15, receiving 65.79% of the vote.<ref name="sbe2010s">{{cite web | title = 2010 June Special - HOD 26 Official Results | publisher = Virginia State Board of Elections | url = https://www.voterinfo.sbe.virginia.gov/election/DATA/2010/BD9E611E-77CE-4823-858C-350AF6BB6D46/Official/8_s.shtml}}</ref> Wilt was unopposed for reelection in 2011.<ref name="sbe2011">{{cite web|title=November 2011 General Election Official Results |publisher=Virginia State Board of Elections |url=https://www.voterinfo.sbe.virginia.gov/election/DATA/2011/EB178FD6-875D-4B0D-A295-900A0482F523/Official/8_s.shtml |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130520143116/https://www.voterinfo.sbe.virginia.gov/election/DATA/2011/EB178FD6-875D-4B0D-A295-900A0482F523/Official/8_s.shtml |archivedate=2013-05-20 }}</ref> |
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In 2017, Wilt introduced HB2077, which has been labeled an "anti-public safety bill" by some. The bill would have allowed Virginians to bring weapons into emergency shelters during crisis situations. Then-Governor [[Terry McAuliffe]] stated that guns would have endangered vulnerable families and placed significant stress on staff and volunteers.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://bluevirginia.us/2019/06/flip-a-district-friday-is-back-josh-cole-brent-finnegan-laura-galante-shelly-simonds |title="Flip-a-District Friday" Is Back: Josh Cole, Brent Finnegan, Laura Galante, Shelly Simonds |date=June 28, 2019 |work=Blue Virginia |accessdate=October 31, 2019}}</ref> (See also [[Gun laws in Virginia]].) |
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In 2023, Wilt was reelected to the House of Delegates. Starting in the 2024 session he will represent the 34th district, following earlier redistricting.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://virginiageneralassembly.gov/house/members/members.php?id=H0231 | title=Virginia House of Delegates Member Listings }}</ref> |
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Wilt voted against [[Medicaid]] expansion, HB5001, in the 2018 legislative session. The bill passed 68-30 in the House of Delegates with bipartisan support.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?182+vot+HV1704+HB5001 |title=HB5001 |work=LIS Virginia |accessdate=October 31, 2019}}</ref> Wilt voted against a bill to eliminate a law banning sexual intercourse before marriage in the 2020 legislative session. The bill passed 91-5 with bipartisan support in the house.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?201+vot+HV0448+HB0245 |title=HB0425 |work=LIS Virginia |accessdate=February 9, 2020}}</ref> |
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==Notes== |
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[[Category:People from Broadway, Virginia]] |
[[Category:People from Broadway, Virginia]] |
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[[Category:People from Harrisonburg, Virginia]] |
[[Category:People from Harrisonburg, Virginia]] |
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[[Category:21st-century American |
[[Category:21st-century American legislators]] |
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[[Category:21st-century Virginia politicians]] |
Latest revision as of 06:18, 19 April 2024
Tony Wilt | |
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![]() Wilt in 2023 | |
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates | |
Assumed office June 24, 2010 | |
Preceded by | Matt Lohr |
Constituency | 26th district (2010–2024) 34th district (2024–present) |
Personal details | |
Born | Harrisonburg, Virginia | September 18, 1961
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Vickie Elizabeth Cook |
Children | Rebecca, Matthew |
Residence | Broadway, Virginia |
Alma mater | Blue Ridge Community College |
Occupation | Concrete contractor |
Committees | Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources Counties, Cities and Towns Militia, Police and Public Safety |
Website | www.delegatewilt.com |
Tony O. Wilt (born September 18, 1961) is an American politician. A Republican, he was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates in 2010. He currently represents[update] the 34th district, made up of the city of Harrisonburg and part of Rockingham County in the Shenandoah Valley.[1][2]
Early life, education, business career
[edit]Born in Harrisonburg, Virginia, Wilt graduated from Broadway High School in 1979. He received an A.A. degree from Blue Ridge Community College in 1994, and a bachelor's degree in applied ministry from Cornerstone Bible College in 2005.[1][2]
After high school, Wilt went to work for his family's business, Superior Concrete, Inc. He is now the president and general manager.[update][1][2]
Wilt married Vickie Elizabeth Cook c. 1987. They have two children.[1][2]
Political career
[edit]On March 16, 2010, Governor Bob McDonnell appointed the 26th district incumbent, Matt Lohr, Commissioner of the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.[3] Wilt became the Republican nominee to succeed Lohr. He defeated Democrat Kai E. Degner and independent Carolyn W. Frank in a special election on June 15, receiving 65.79% of the vote.[4] Wilt was unopposed for reelection in 2011.[5]
In 2022, Wilt was promoted to chair of the Public Safety Committee.[6]
In 2023, Wilt was reelected to the House of Delegates. Starting in the 2024 session he will represent the 34th district, following earlier redistricting.[7]
Notes
[edit]- ^ a b c d "Virginia House of Delegates 2012; Delegate Tony O. Wilt;". Virginia House of Delegates. Retrieved November 1, 2012.
- ^ a b c d "Delegate Tony Wilt". Retrieved November 1, 2012.
- ^ "Lohr Appointed as Next Commissioner of VDACS". WHSV.com. March 17, 2010. Retrieved November 1, 2012.
- ^ "2010 June Special - HOD 26 Official Results". Virginia State Board of Elections.
- ^ "November 2011 General Election Official Results". Virginia State Board of Elections. Archived from the original on May 20, 2013.
- ^ "House of Delegates Committees".
- ^ "Virginia House of Delegates Member Listings".
External links
[edit]- "Delegate Tony Wilt (R-Harrisonburg)". Richmond Sunlight.
- "Tony Wilt". Virginia Public Access Project.
- "Election Results". Virginia State Board of Elections. Archived from the original on June 17, 2010.