Don Forsht Explained

Don Forsht
State House1:West Virginia
District1:91st
Predecessor2:S. Marshall Wilson
Successor2:Dana Ferrell
State House2:West Virginia
District2:60th
Spouse:Mary Carson
Alma Mater:University of Maryland
Children:5
Birth Place:Washington, D.C.
Occupation:Business owner
Party:Republican

Don Forsht is an American politician serving as a member of the West Virginia House of Delegates from the 91st district.[1]

Biography

Forsht earned a bachelor's degree in business and information technology from the University of Maryland. He served in the United States Air Force in the Vietnam War. He is a Christian.[2] He is a member and former president of Blue Ridge Patriots, a Tea Party Political action committee.[3] [4]

Electoral History

Forsht was elected to the 60th district in the 2020 West Virginia House of Delegates election, and was redistricted to the 91st district in the 2022 West Virginia House of Delegates election. He lost the Republican primary to Joseph de Soto in the 2024 West Virginia House of Delegates election.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2022-09-22 . Don Forsht . 2024-07-08 . Mountain State Spotlight . en-US.
  2. Web site: Don Forsht . 2024-07-08 . Ballotpedia . en.
  3. Web site: Meet Don Forsht . 2024-07-08 . www.donforsht4wv.com . en.
  4. Web site: Don Forsht (R - Berkeley, 091). 2024-07-08 . WV Legislature .
  5. News: Ainsley . Hall . 2024-04-03 . Forsht seeks another term in House of Delegates . 2024-07-08 . The Journal . en.