Jay Taylor (West Virginia)
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Jay Taylor (Republican Party) is a member of the West Virginia State Senate, representing District 14. He assumed office on December 1, 2022. His current term ends on December 1, 2026.
Taylor (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the West Virginia State Senate to represent District 14. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.[source]
Biography
Jay Taylor lives in West Virginia. Taylor served in the U.S. Army from 1990 to 1996. He earned a bachelor's degree and a graduate degree from West Virginia University in 2000 and 2008, respectively. Taylor's career experience includes working as a supervisor. [1]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
2023-2024
Taylor was assigned to the following committees:
- Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee
- Senate Education Committee
- Energy, Industry and Mining Committee
- Senate Judiciary Committee
- Military Committee
- Senate Outdoor Recreation Committee, Vice Chair
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Elections
2026
See also: West Virginia State Senate elections, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
General election for West Virginia State Senate District 14
Incumbent Jay Taylor is running in the general election for West Virginia State Senate District 14 on November 3, 2026.
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2022
See also: West Virginia State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for West Virginia State Senate District 14
Jay Taylor defeated Amanda Pitzer in the general election for West Virginia State Senate District 14 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jay Taylor (R) | 76.2 | 21,910 |
 | Amanda Pitzer (D) | 23.8 | 6,855 | |
| Total votes: 28,765 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for West Virginia State Senate District 14
Amanda Pitzer advanced from the Democratic primary for West Virginia State Senate District 14 on May 10, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Amanda Pitzer | 100.0 | 3,226 |
| Total votes: 3,226 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for West Virginia State Senate District 14
Jay Taylor defeated William Keplinger, Angela Iman, James Lough, and Stephen Smith in the Republican primary for West Virginia State Senate District 14 on May 10, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jay Taylor | 35.6 | 4,315 |
| William Keplinger | 18.4 | 2,229 | |
 | Angela Iman | 18.3 | 2,217 | |
| James Lough | 15.1 | 1,831 | |
| Stephen Smith | 12.5 | 1,519 | |
| Total votes: 12,111 | |||
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Campaign themes
2026
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2022
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Hello! My name is Jay Taylor and I’m running for the Republican nomination for the West Virginia State Senate in the 14th District. I’ve been involved in politics for around 30 years. From working on various campaigns to get conservatives elected up and down the ticket, to being the Chairman of my county executive committee where we went from over 1,000 in the minority to nearly 1,000 in the majority in party registration. I’ve been on the State Executive Committee for the 14th District for a number of terms and have helped develop our Party Platform. I’m the Legislative Liaison for the Convention of States Project in West Virginia which has given me a close working relationship with many of our legislators from across the state while showing me the inner workings of the Capitol. I’m a Conservative, Pro-Life, 2nd Amendment, Right sized Government, Republican. We need to get government out of the way of businesses so that we can thrive in these new times. Good quality infostructure should be governments main focus. Not over burdensome regulations that drive off opportunities.
- Being conservative is my core beliefs that will direct my votes. ProLife, Pro 2nd Amendment, Freedom, Lower Taxes, Right size government, cut red tape are just some of what being conservative means to me. We need to get government doing what it is supposed to be doing well, instead of trying to do everything badly.
- Infrastructure – One of the most important things government is required to do, yet do not seem to do it well. Have we gone for quantity over quality with cheap contracts that constantly have to be redone? Our roads need better. Broadband fits in here and we need to make sure we’re still on top of ever changing technologies by removing red tape for development. Holding companies accountable for past broken promises is a must.
- Education – Overtime pay for teachers will fix so many issues. It is time to get this done. Allowing parents choice will always be my vote and helping homeschoolers instead of hindering them should be our goal. Our bloated top heavy state Department of Education needs cut, and money spent locally.
Conservative, Pro-Life, 2nd Amendment, Right sized Government
Working together to reduce government.
Right sized Government
Two chambers makes for more compromise.
Supposed to be a citizen legislature.
Yes, this isn't a dictatorship.
By population in House and county in Senate.
Judiciary. Government Org.
Ronald Reagan.
Yes. Need 18 votes to pass anything in the Senate.
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2023
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In 2023, the West Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 11 to March 11.
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on April 7, 2022
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| Preceded by David Sypolt (R) |
West Virginia State Senate District 14 2022-Present |
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