Charlie Reynolds (politician) explained

Charlie Reynolds
Office:Member of the
West Virginia House of Delegates
from the 4th district
Term Start:December 1, 2020
Term End:October 6, 2023
Predecessor:Joe Canestraro
Successor:Jeffrey Stephens
Birth Name:Charles Foster Reynolds
Birth Date:30 April 1971
Party:Republican

Charlie Reynolds (Born April 30, 1971) is an American politician who served as a Delegate from the 4th district to the West Virginia House of Delegates from 2020 to 2023. Reynolds is a Republican.

Early life, education, and career

Reynolds is the son of Charles Foster Reynolds Sr. and Ruth Ann Reynolds. He received his high school diploma from John Marshall High School. Reynolds worked as a railroad terminal manager before seeking public office.[1]

Elections

Reynolds announced his candidacy in 2020, with no prior experience in law or politics. He received the endorsement of the West Virginia Business and Industry Council.[2] Reynolds won unopposed in his primary election.[3]

In a three-way, vote-for-two general election, Reynolds received 35.69% of the vote.[4]

Reynolds resigned in October 2023 after taking a position with the West Virginia Division of Highways.[5]

Tenure

Committee assignments

Gun Rights

Reynolds is a self-described "gun guy" and a member of the National Rifle Association of America.[7] In the House of Delegates, he was the lead sponsor of HB 2739, a bill that would declare West Virginia a Second Amendment "sanctuary state."[6]

Personal life

Reynolds is married to Nicole Lee Reynolds, a classroom aide, at his alma mater, and has two children. Reynolds is a Christian.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: West Virginia Delegate Biography: Delegate Reynolds . West Virginia Legislature . 23 March 2021 . 1.
  2. Web site: BIC Endorses 109 Legislative Candidates in 2020 General Election . West Virginia Business and Industry Council . 23 March 2021 . 2 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210301214616/https://wvbic.org/news-policy/150-bic-endorses-109-legislative-candidates-in-2020-general-election . March 1, 2021 . live.
  3. Web site: 2020 Primary Election: House of Delegates 4th District . West Virginia Board of Elections . 23 March 2021 . 3 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201109183222/https://results.enr.clarityelections.com/WV/103231/web.259135/ . November 9, 2020 . live.
  4. Web site: 2020 General Election: House of Delegates 4th District . West Virginia Board of Elections . 23 March 2021 . 4 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201104020536/https://results.enr.clarityelections.com/WV/106210/web.264614/ . November 4, 2020 . live.
  5. Web site: Charlie Reynolds Resigns From House Of Delegates, Takes Job With West Virginia Division of Highways . The Intelligencer . 15 October 2023.
  6. Web site: Member Profiles: Delegate Reynolds . West Virginia Legislature . 23 March 2021 . 5 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210414042209/https://www.wvlegislature.gov/House/lawmaker.cfm?member=Delegate%20Reynolds . April 14, 2021 . live.
  7. Web site: Reynolds Candidate for the 4th District House Seat . The Intelligencer . 23 March 2021 . 6 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200215192459/https://www.theintelligencer.net/news/top-headlines/2020/02/reynolds-candidate-for-4th-district-house-seat/ . February 15, 2020 . live.

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