Hollis Lewis
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Hollis Lewis (Democratic Party) is a member of the West Virginia House of Delegates, representing District 57. He assumed office on November 3, 2023. His term ended on December 1, 2024.
Lewis (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the West Virginia House of Delegates to represent District 57. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Lewis completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Jim Justice (R) appointed Lewis to West Virginia House of Delegates District 57 on November 3, 2023 to replace Douglas Skaff Jr. (D).
Biography
Hollis Lewis was born in Charleston, West Virginia. He earned a high school diploma from George Washington High School, a B.S. in criminal justice from West Virginia State University in 2005, and a J.D. from the Southern University Law Center in 2012. His career experience includes working as a law clerk, Kanawha County magistrate judge, adjunct professor, and director.[1][2][3]
Elections
2024
See also: West Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2024
General election
General election for West Virginia House of Delegates District 57
Incumbent Hollis Lewis defeated Mark Carter in the general election for West Virginia House of Delegates District 57 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Hollis Lewis (D)  | 54.8 | 3,974 |
 | Mark Carter (R) | 45.2 | 3,276 | |
| Total votes: 7,250 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 57
Incumbent Hollis Lewis advanced from the Democratic primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 57 on May 14, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Hollis Lewis | 100.0 | 1,343 |
| Total votes: 1,343 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 57
Mark Carter defeated Ernest Blevins and Aaron Neil in the Republican primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 57 on May 14, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mark Carter | 40.8 | 597 |
 | Ernest Blevins | 32.9 | 482 | |
 | Aaron Neil | 26.3 | 385 | |
| Total votes: 1,464 | |||
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Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Lewis in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Hollis Lewis completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Lewis' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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Hollis Lewis grew up in Charleston, WV. Hollis went to West Virginia State University where he played football and received a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice. Thereafter, he attended law school at Southern University Law Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Upon graduating from law school, Hollis returned to Charleston and has held several positions including Federal clerk, Kanawha County Magistrate Judge, and member of the West Virginia Parole Board. Currently, Hollis serves in the West Virginia House of Delegates representing the 57st district. In addition, he is the WV Crisis Invention Teams Project Director for First Choice Services and is an Adjunct Professor at West Virginia State University in the Criminal Justice department.
In addition to his employment, Hollis sits on several Boards including, CURA, the Clay Center, Westside Together Foundation (Chair) and is a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity.
Hollis is married to his wife the Dr. Elisha Lewis; they have four daughters.
- The most pressing issues the 2025 West Virginia Legislature must tackle are the rising costs of housing, healthcare, utilities, and childcare, which are putting immense pressure on families. I will vote for policies that promote affordable housing development, funding for education, and support healthcare, childcare, and utility reforms to lower costs. Ensuring that essential services remain accessible will help increase our population, make us globally competitive, and is crucial for the well-being of our state.
- West Virginia is experiencing an epidemic concerning mental health and substance use disorder. We must provide funding for regional behavioral health agencies and provide additional training for first responders including law enforcement, fire departments, EMS, and 911.
- We must preserve public education. Education is the pathway for those born into poverty to changes their circumstances. We must provide funding including, increasing teacher's salary, updating facilities, and upgrading curriculum.
Criminal Justice, Public Education, and Economic Develpoment.
Media that has influence my political philosophy include The Pact: Three Young Men Make a Promise and Fulfill a Dream, A few Good Men, and various speeches by the Rev. Dr. Martin L. King Jr.
Characteristics that are most important for an elected official included Integrity, Empathy, Communication, and Commitment to Public Service.
Core responsibilities of an elected official should include: Oversight, Constituent Services,
Community Engagement, Collaboration, Continual Education, and Ethical Governance: Up
The Pact: Three Young Men Make a Promise and Fulfill a Dream. I read this book as a junior in college, and it taught me the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people and fighting to achieve your goal no matter the obstacles.
The relationship between the governor and state legislature should be a close working relationship where both entities are in communication with one another.
Mental Health
Substance Use Disorder
Public Education
Population Decrease
Yes, we must work together in order to develop holistic improvement to West Virginia
Jails and Prisons
Economic Development
Judiciary
Government Organization
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2023
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate West Virginia House of Delegates District 57 |
Officeholder West Virginia House of Delegates District 57 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ West Virginia Press Association, "W.Va. House Of Delegates: Hollis Lewis Takes Oath of Office," November 4, 2023
- ↑ LinkedIn, "Hollis T. Lewis II, JD," accessed January 4, 2024
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on October 6, 2024
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| Preceded by Douglas Skaff, Jr. (D) |
West Virginia House of Delegates District 57 2023-Present |
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