JB Akers
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JB Akers (Republican Party) is a member of the West Virginia House of Delegates, representing District 55. He assumed office on January 9, 2024. His term ended on December 1, 2024.
Akers (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the West Virginia House of Delegates to represent District 55. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Akers completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Akers was appointed to the West Virginia House of Delegates to replace former Rep. Moore Capito (R).[1]
Biography
JB Akers was born in Beckley, West Virginia. He earned a graduated from Milton High School. He earned a bachelor's degree from Wake Forest University in 1995 and a law degree from the West Virginia University College of Law in 1999.[2] Prior to his appointment to the West Virginia House of Delegates, he was the owner and managing attorney at Akers Law Offices, PLLC.[3]
Elections
2024
See also: West Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2024
General election
General election for West Virginia House of Delegates District 55
Incumbent JB Akers defeated Linda Bodie in the general election for West Virginia House of Delegates District 55 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | JB Akers (R)  | 59.8 | 4,894 |
 | Linda Bodie (D) | 40.2 | 3,287 | |
| Total votes: 8,181 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 55
Linda Bodie advanced from the Democratic primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 55 on May 14, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Linda Bodie | 100.0 | 1,219 |
| Total votes: 1,219 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 55
Incumbent JB Akers advanced from the Republican primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 55 on May 14, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | JB Akers | 100.0 | 2,034 |
| Total votes: 2,034 | |||
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Endorsements
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Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Akers in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
JB Akers completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Akers' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I am a Christian, husband and father of three. I am a lifelong West Virginian who owns my business in Kanawha County, WV. My wife, Maryclaire, and I have worked and raised our family in our community for the past 25 years, where I have also served on numerous charitable boards.
- Jobs. Our first priority has to be improving our economy to provide as many good paying, generational jobs as possible.
- Schools. We have to improve our educational outcomes for our children and grandchildren. Aside from our children and grandchildren deserving this in and of itself, this will also improve our future workforce.
- Roads and infrastructure. We have to invest continuing resources into all types of infrastructure in our District (roads, water, sewer, broadband, etc). Our residents deserve it, and it's needed to recruit employers.
All of the above (jobs, schools, infrastructure) and I would add public safety as well. Public safety encompasses law enforcement as well as substance abuse initiatives.
As a Christian I take seriously our mandate to follow Christ's example.
Politically, the US Presidents who influenced me the most are Lincoln, Teddy Roosevelt, Eisenhower and Reagan.
My most important personal influences are within my family - my parents, my wife and our children. My parents instilled my love of education and work. My wife influences me daily to be a better person. Our children inspire me to make this a better place to live.
The most influential book on my life is the Bible, with its core message of grace and love for one another.
You should like people and be a good listener. I do, and I am.
I like people.
I am honest about my beliefs and don't just tell people what they want to hear.
I enjoy work.
I like to see others succeed and to be part of that success.
We are elected to office to represent the voters. It is important to always remain accessible and engaged with your community.
To give the people of this State the economic success they deserve, and to make my family proud.
I remember both the 1980 presidential election and 1980 Olympics very well. I was around 6-7 at the time.
I worked for my parents' small business. I started taking out trash, etc. when I was around 9. I continued working there when off on break throughout college and law school.
The Bible. It's my instruction manual for life.
I like who I am.
One Last Breath by Creed after I heard my son playing it (which he considers "classic rock").
I have been impatient to see things improve at a faster rate where we live. I know there are no quick solutions and things are improving statewide.
The Governor should broadly set an agenda for the State. The Legislature should collaborate to implement that agenda when it is in the best interest of the people as a whole, along with passing its own agenda. The Governor and the Legislature are co-equal and should work in tandem with one another to get things done.
Workforce development
Economic development
Substance Abuse and related issues (foster care, etc)
It depends upon the individual.
It is critical. The Legislature has 134 members. Passing good legislation requires cooperation and compromise.
I admire several, but my role models growing up were my parents and, now, my wife is someone whose character and consistency I admire the most.
I am focused on the job at hand.
The best stories I hear are of parents whose children were able to find good jobs that allowed them to stay in WV or, even better, move back here to be with their families.
It's probably not appropriate.
We have a lot of priorities, but we have several workforce development initiatives that I believe are the foundation to solving so many of our other issues.
Professional Firefighters of WV
WV Farm Bureau
WV Business and Industry
WV Manufacturers Association
WV'ians For Life
WV Nurses PAC
WV Auto Dealers Association
WV Hospital PAC
WV Building and Construction Trades
Marathon Petroleum Corp Employees PAC
WV Appalachian Laborer's District Council
Dominion Energy
Gas and Oil Producers PAC
WV Coal Association
Contractors Association of WV
WV Community Bankers PAC
WV Bankers Association PAC
Judiciary, due to the importance of the rule of law.
Any committee focused on economic development and job creation.
Sunshine is the best disinfectant. Voters have a right to know what their government is doing.
I believe voters choose their representatives for this. If we are doing our job, we should be speaking for our constituents.
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Campaign finance summary
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2023
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See also
2024 Elections
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Footnotes
- ↑ WV Metro News, "Justice appoints Akers to vacant House seat," accessed January 15, 2024
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on September 30, 2024
- ↑ LinkedIn, "JB Akers," accessed January 15, 2024
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| Preceded by Moore Capito (R) |
West Virginia House of Delegates District 55 2024-Present |
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