Chris Toney Explained

Chris Toney
State Delegate:West Virginia
District:31st
Term Start:2018
Predecessor:Chanda Adkins
Birth Name:Christopher Wayne Toney
Birth Date:13 February 1988
Party:Republican
Education:B.A., Concord University

Christopher Wayne Toney (born February 13, 1988) is an American politician who has served as a Delegate from the 31st District to the West Virginia House of Delegates since 2018. He is a Republican.

Early life, education, and career

Toney was born to Gregory Toney and Emma Shrewsbury. He received a B.A. in History and Special Education from Concord University. He operated a school bus before assuming office.[1] [2]

Elections

2018

In his first primary, Toney defeated incumbent Chanda Adkins with 51.16% of the vote.[3]

In the general election, Toney defeated Democrat Richard Snuffer with 55.76% of the vote to win his seat in the House of Delegates.[4]

2020

In Toney's second primary election, he defeated fellow Republican Kase Poling with 56.60% of the vote.[5]

In the general, Toney ran and won unopposed.[6]

Tenure

Committee assignments

Coal

Toney voted for $12 million worth of tax cuts and exemptions in order to bail out a failing coal plant.[8]

Education

Toney was one of a few Republicans to oppose an omnibus education bill that would allow charter schools in West Virginia and increase school funding, among other things.[9]

Additionally, Toney supported a bill to allow students in home-school to participate in public school sports, on the condition that they take certain virtual classes.[10]

Federal term limits

Toney sponsored a resolution supporting a Constitutional convention to consider term limits for members of Congress. A similar resolution was adopted by both houses of the legislature in 2021. Many more states would have to ratify similar resolutions for a convention to be held.[11] [12]

Gun control

As of 2020, Toney had an "A" rating from the NRA Political Victory Fund[13] and a 64% rating from the West Virginia Citizen's Defense League, a local gun rights organization.[2]

Toney supported a bill to allow concealed carry on college campuses. The bill was ultimately stalled in the State Senate by protest and debate.[2] [14]

Labor

Toney has a 44% rating from the AFL–CIO as of 2020. He voted against a bill that would make it more difficult for employees to strike.[15]

Marijuana

Toney opposed efforts to legalize marijuana in West Virginia and efforts to expand access to medical marijuana.[16] [17] [18]

West Virginia Impact Fund

Toney sponsored a bipartisan bill to create a fund to invest in and attract businesses to West Virginia in order to create jobs. Additionally, Toney wrote an op-ed praising the legislation. The bill was signed by West Virginia Governor Jim Justice in March 2020.[19] [20] [21]

Personal life

Toney is a Christian.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: West Virginia Delegate Biography: Delegate Toney . West Virginia Legislature . 11 September 2021 . 1.
  2. Web site: Chris Toney's Biography . Vote Smart . 11 September 2021 . 2.
  3. Web site: 2018 Primary Election: House of Delegates 31st District . West Virginia Board of Elections . 11 September 2021 . 3.
  4. Web site: 2018 General Election: House of Delegates 31st District' . West Virginia Board of Elections . 11 September 2021 . 4.
  5. Web site: 2020 Primary Election: House of Delegates 31st District . West Virginia Board of Elections . 11 September 2021 . 5.
  6. Web site: 2020 General Election: House of Delegates 31st District . West Virginia Board of Elections . 11 September 2021 . 6.
  7. Web site: Member Profiles: Delegate Toney . West Virginia Legislature . 11 September 2021 . 7.
  8. Web site: Beck . Erin . With Little Scrutiny Lawmakers Bail Out Struggling Coal Plant . The Register-Herald . 12 September 2021 . 8.
  9. Web site: Quinn . Ryan . Education Bill Passed, Sent to Governor . The Herald-Dispatch . 12 September 2021 . 9.
  10. Web site: Hatfield . Jordan . House of Delegates Passes Form of Tim Tebow Bill, Now Up for Amendments . The Register-Herald . 12 September 2021 . 10.
  11. Web site: Mancini . Jess . Delegates Seek Term Limits for West Virginia's Congressional Delegation . Parkersburg News and Sentinel . 11 September 2021 . 11.
  12. Web site: WVa Legislature Passes Resolution for Term Limits on Congress . WDTV . 11 September 2021 . 12 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210323014504/https://www.wdtv.com/2021/03/22/wva-legislature-passes-resolution-for-term-limits-on-congress . March 23, 2021 . live.
  13. Web site: NRA-PVF Grades West Virginia . NRA-PVF . https://web.archive.org/web/20201103185705/https://www.nrapvf.org/grades/west-virginia . November 3, 2020 . en-US . usurped.
  14. Web site: Conn . Anthony . Concealed Carry Bill for Public Colleges Introduced in W.Va. Senate Judiciary Committee . WCHS . 12 September 2021 . 13 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210213021310/https://wchstv.com/news/local/conceal-carry-bill-for-public-colleges-introduced-in-w-va-senate-judiciary-committee . February 13, 2021 . live.
  15. Web site: Adams . Steven Allen . W.Va. Senate sends message: Public worker strikes illegal . The Times Leader . 12 September 2021 . 14.
  16. Web site: Beck . Erin . Republicans Reject Bates' Attempt to Speed Up Legal Marijuana Consideration . The Register-Herald . 12 September 2021 . 15.
  17. Web site: Beck . Erin . House of Delegates Amends Law to Permit Medical Cannabis Patients to Use Dry Leaf . The Register-Herald . 12 September 2021 . 16.
  18. Web site: Beck . Erin . Lawmakers Pass Fix to Medical Marijuana Bill . The Register-Herald . 12 September 2021 . 17.
  19. Web site: Toney . Chris . Guest Column: Fund Will Attract Employers, Create Jobs . The Register-Herald . 12 September 2021 . 18.
  20. Web site: Adams . Steven Allen . House of Delegates Passes Hanshaw Impact Fund Bill . Parkersburg News and Sentinel . 12 September 2021 . 19.
  21. Web site: Gov. Justice Signs Bill Creating West Virginia Impact Fund . Office of the Governor of West Virginia . 12 September 2021 . 20.

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