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| image = Tony Wilt Bill Signings, Richmond - 4-12-23 02 (cropped).jpg
| image = Tony Wilt Bill Signings, Richmond - 4-12-23 02 (cropped).jpg
| caption = Wilt in 2023
| caption = Wilt in 2023
| state_delegate = Virginia
| office = Member of the [[Virginia House of Delegates]]
| district = [[Virginia's 26th House of Delegates district|26th]]
| constituency = [[Virginia's 26th House of Delegates district|26th district]] (2010–2024)<br>[[Virginia's 34th House of Delegates district|34th district]] (2024–present)
| term_start = June 2010
| term_start = June 24, 2010
| term_end = November 2023
| term_end =
| preceded = [[Matt Lohr]]
| preceded = [[Matt Lohr]]
| succeeded = [[Kannan Srinivasan]]
| succeeded =
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age | 1961 | 9 | 18}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age | 1961 | 9 | 18}}
| birth_place = [[Harrisonburg, Virginia]]
| birth_place = [[Harrisonburg, Virginia]]
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| website = [http://www.delegatewilt.com www.delegatewilt.com]
| website = [http://www.delegatewilt.com www.delegatewilt.com]
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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 26th House of Delegates district|26th 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>
'''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>


==Early life, education, business career==
==Early life, education, business career==
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==Political career==
==Political career==
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>

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]].)

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>


In 2022, Wilt was promoted to chair of the Public Safety Committee.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://virginiageneralassembly.gov/house/members/members.php?committee=H15|title=House of Delegates Committees}}</ref>
In 2022, Wilt was promoted to chair of the Public Safety Committee.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://virginiageneralassembly.gov/house/members/members.php?committee=H15|title=House of Delegates Committees}}</ref>


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}}</ref>
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>


==Notes==
==Notes==
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[[Category:People from Broadway, Virginia]]
[[Category:People from Broadway, Virginia]]
[[Category:People from Harrisonburg, Virginia]]
[[Category:People from Harrisonburg, Virginia]]
[[Category:21st-century American politicians]]
[[Category:21st-century American legislators]]
[[Category:21st-century Virginia politicians]]

Latest revision as of 06:18, 19 April 2024

Tony Wilt
Wilt in 2023
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates
Incumbent
Assumed office
June 24, 2010
Preceded byMatt Lohr
Constituency26th district (2010–2024)
34th district (2024–present)
Personal details
Born (1961-09-18) September 18, 1961 (age 62)
Harrisonburg, Virginia
Political partyRepublican
SpouseVickie Elizabeth Cook
ChildrenRebecca, Matthew
ResidenceBroadway, Virginia
Alma materBlue Ridge Community College
OccupationConcrete contractor
CommitteesAgriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources
Counties, Cities and Towns
Militia, Police and Public Safety
Websitewww.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 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

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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.[1][2]

Wilt married Vickie Elizabeth Cook c. 1987. They have two children.[1][2]

Political 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.[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

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  1. ^ a b c d "Virginia House of Delegates 2012; Delegate Tony O. Wilt;". Virginia House of Delegates. Retrieved November 1, 2012.
  2. ^ a b c d "Delegate Tony Wilt". Retrieved November 1, 2012.
  3. ^ "Lohr Appointed as Next Commissioner of VDACS". WHSV.com. March 17, 2010. Retrieved November 1, 2012.
  4. ^ "2010 June Special - HOD 26 Official Results". Virginia State Board of Elections.
  5. ^ "November 2011 General Election Official Results". Virginia State Board of Elections. Archived from the original on May 20, 2013.
  6. ^ "House of Delegates Committees".
  7. ^ "Virginia House of Delegates Member Listings".
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