Joe Jeffries
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Joe Jeffries (Republican Party) was a member of the West Virginia House of Delegates, representing District 22. He assumed office on December 1, 2018. He left office on June 1, 2022.
Jeffries (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the West Virginia House of Delegates to represent District 22. He won in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Jeffries completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Joe Jeffries earned an associate degree from the Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics in 2008. Jeffries' professional experience includes working as a maintenance manager and truck driver.[1][2][3]
Jeffries is affiliated with the following organizations:[3]
- West Virginia Citizens Defense League
- National Rifle Association
- Putnam County Republican Club
Committee assignments
2021-2022
Jeffries was assigned to the following committees:
- Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee
- Energy and Manufacturing Committee
- Fire Departments and Emergency Medical Services Committee, Vice chair
- House Government Organization Committee
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2019-2020
Jeffries was assigned to the following committees:
- Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee
- Energy Committee
- House Government Organization Committee
- Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services Committee
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Elections
2022
Joe Jeffries did not file to run for re-election.
2020
See also: West Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2020
General election
General election for West Virginia House of Delegates District 22 (2 seats)
Incumbent Zack Maynard and incumbent Joe Jeffries defeated Jeff Eldridge and Cecil Silva in the general election for West Virginia House of Delegates District 22 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Zack Maynard (R) | 35.0 | 7,068 |
| ✔ |  | Joe Jeffries (R)  | 30.8 | 6,206 |
 | Jeff Eldridge (D) | 24.8 | 5,003 | |
 | Cecil Silva (D) | 9.4 | 1,903 | |
| Total votes: 20,180 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 22 (2 seats)
Jeff Eldridge and Cecil Silva advanced from the Democratic primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 22 on June 9, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jeff Eldridge | 68.8 | 2,785 |
| ✔ | | Cecil Silva | 31.2 | 1,261 |
| Total votes: 4,046 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 22 (2 seats)
Incumbent Zack Maynard and incumbent Joe Jeffries defeated Nicholas Young in the Republican primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 22 on June 9, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Zack Maynard | 41.3 | 1,861 |
| ✔ | | Joe Jeffries | 38.7 | 1,745 |
 | Nicholas Young | 20.0 | 903 | |
| Total votes: 4,509 | |||
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Endorsements
To view Jeffries' endorsements in the 2020 election, please click here.
2018
General election
General election for West Virginia House of Delegates District 22 (2 seats)
Incumbent Zack Maynard and Joe Jeffries defeated Gary McCallister, incumbent Jeff Eldridge, and Bill Bryant in the general election for West Virginia House of Delegates District 22 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Zack Maynard (R) | 30.9 | 5,290 |
| ✔ | | Joe Jeffries (R) | 24.2 | 4,142 |
| Gary McCallister (D) | 17.9 | 3,070 | |
| Jeff Eldridge (Independent) | 15.2 | 2,596 | |
| Bill Bryant (D) | 11.7 | 2,010 | |
| Total votes: 17,108 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 22 (2 seats)
Gary McCallister and Bill Bryant advanced from the Democratic primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 22 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Gary McCallister | 56.5 | 1,890 |
| ✔ | | Bill Bryant | 43.5 | 1,458 |
| Total votes: 3,348 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Kiara Eldridge (D)
- Jeff Lane (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 22 (2 seats)
Incumbent Zack Maynard and Joe Jeffries advanced from the Republican primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 22 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Zack Maynard | 53.4 | 1,302 |
| ✔ | | Joe Jeffries | 46.6 | 1,135 |
| Total votes: 2,437 | |||
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Endorsements
In 2018, Jeffries' endorsements included the following:[4]
- West Virginia Chamber of Commerce
- West Virginia Coal Association
- West Virginians for Life
- The Family Policy Council of West Virginia
- West Virginia Citizens Defense League
- West Virginia Business and Industry Council
- West Virginia Nurses PAC
- West Virginians for Health Freedom
Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Joe Jeffries completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Jeffries' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I'm a blue collar worker living the struggles of most WVians. I work for a living to support my family. I was a truck driver for 14 years and decided to change careers. I now work as a Maintenance manager so that I could be home more often with my family. I'm running to stop tax increase and give the average WVian a voice in Charleston.
- Lower Taxes
- Jobs
- Infrastructure
I'm very passionate about gun rights for our residents. Protecting and restoring our God given rights to protect ourselves is a very important issue that many seem to try to take away from our citizens. I'm also very passionate about protecting the right to life by opposing abortions. Last but not least, I'm passionate about stopping any and all tax and fee increases.
I look up to many people but don't necessarily use anyone as an example of who to follow. First would be my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. The bible teaches us to be Christ like and though I may struggle sometimes, I do the best I can. Next would be my father who has taught me so much in life on how to be an adult and provide for my family. Abraham Lincoln, Ronald Reagan and John F. Kennedy would be some that I look up to in politics. I don't agree with them on everything 100% but all are honorable men that had much to offer the United States of America.
Honestly, integrity, transparency, and responsive.
I fit in with most people here in our state. I grew up like most here have and know the struggle most of us face each day. I want to be responsive and try my best to get people more involved by teaching them the process in the legislature. I am a hard worker and a very fast learner so I know how to work to get things done by talking with all the right people. I can usually accomplish anything I set my mind to.
To represent the people who elected you into office along with those who may not have supported you. Respond and communicate with your constituents to ensure their needs are met.
Getting rid of as many taxes as possible but most notably property taxes & income taxes.
9/11 terror attack was probably the most memorable event that happened in my lifetime. I do remember the Desertstorm conflicts as well though. 9/11, I was 20 years old and a firefighter at the time. During the Gulf War, I was 9-10
My first job was when I was still pretty young. At about 12 years old I was mowing lawns, in the summer and shoveling snow in the winter. At about 15, I had a paper route. As soon as I turned 16, I got a job at McDonalds and spent the next two years in the restaurant(fast food) industry. At 18, I started working at a convenient store. When I turned 21, I got into the trucking industry and was there for the next 14 years.
Raising a family in our state. I was constantly working hard at everything I did to work my way up. Many times I would get knocked down and have to start all over but I never gave up. I kept working hard as I knew I needed to do. Finding a good paying job has always been a struggle in WV so I found myself 'job hopping' until I was able to find a job where I could make ends meet.
The WV House has always been known to be the ones closest to the people because they are re-elected every two years. That means this chamber is held more accountable to the people and are more likely to support their district over party. The WV Senate is closer to the executive, being that the Senate President is actually our "Lt. Governor". They are compiled of 2 member districts with alternating terms every 4 years.
Government is to be a citizen legislature. Though it could be helpful, no, I do not feel legislators need to have previous experience. Having the average everyday citizen be a part of our legislature is how it was intended to be. A Government of the people, by the people, and for the people.
Our greatest challenge will be to bring people back to the state and stop the declining population. WV spent more than 80 years under Democratic policies that pushed people and businesses out. We need to lower the tax burden on the citizens, and work on removing burdensome regulations on employers so we can attract good paying jobs to bring people back into our state.
An ideal relationship would be that they are all on board to supporting each other. Having the same ideas and supporting one another would be idealistic. However, between the two legislative chambers and the Governor, it's a good checks an balance on each other to be sure we are getting the best possible outcome on any legislation.
Absolutely! Building relationships with other legislators will help get legislation passed. They may be willing to help pass your bill if you're willing to help pass theirs. The more you have a good relationship with, the better chances you have for them to bring others onboard to something they may not be so sure about. They will talk to others for you and help achieve each of your goals together.
Single member districts allow for representatives to be more local to their constituents. I favor a fair and honest redistricting of all districts to be as local as possible rather than gerrymandering them to fit an agenda or to pull the voice of the people out of a certain area.
Government Organization is my major committee assignment. I have really enjoyed being on this committee and hopeful that I will continue to be a part of it. This committee has let me see a lot of how the government actually works and see how much over regulation there actually is.
Energy Committee hasn't been what I had expected it to me. For a state that has so many energy resources, this committee is rather no-existent. While we have had a few pieces of legislation that was slightly controversial, I can't say that it's what I expected. I chose this committee after spending many years working in the energy sector. From coal mines to the oilfields. I hope to see more come from this committee in the future.
Agricultural and Natural Resources committee has been wonderful. Our state flourishes in both of these topics and its been a great educational experience. Learning how much we do to promote agricultural business and local farmers in our state and also working to better our outdoor activities like hunting, fishing, kayaking, etc.
I have gained an interest in becoming the chairman or vice-chairman of the Natural Resources Committee and have expressed my interest to leadership. I hope that I'm able to work my way into leadership so that I can help more legislation get passed.
I like to think that I'm very different than many others I know. I do my best to legislate for my district over my beliefs on many topics. I was elected to be their voice, not mine. I try to represent them to the best of my ability by choosing what I believe they want along with what is best for everyone.
I have thought about it but have not made a solid decision on that. I feel I can do so much more for our state in the state legislature. I do believe in term limits though so I do not plan to be in the House for more than 8 years. I will then seek the Senate or another position elsewhere.
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2018
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Joe Jeffries participated in Ballotpedia's candidate survey on March 25, 2018. The survey questions appear in bold, and Joe Jeffries's responses follow below.[5]
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
| “ | 1) Lower Taxes |
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What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Why?
| “ | Our 2nd Amendment because it's the one right that many seek to destroy. It's the only right protecting all other rights from being taken.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many[7]
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Ballotpedia also asked the candidate a series of optional questions. Joe Jeffries answered the following:
What legacy would you like to leave?
| “ | A Better, Stronger West Virginia for ourselves and future generations.[7] | ” |
| “ | I remember the Gulf War. I was 9 years old.[7] | ” |
| “ | My first job was to my community. I would mow lawns, shovel snow and help neighbors out with what they needed. I did this for many years and eventually took up a paper route until I was old enough for a “payroll job”.[7] | ” |
| “ | Independence Day because I enjoy celebrating the Freedoms we have here in America.[7] | ” |
| “ | Growing up in West Virginia and having to work extra hard to make ends meet.[7] | ” |
| “ | I believe it can be beneficial to have some experience but our legislative process is designed to be a Government of the people, by the people, and for the people.[7] | ” |
| “ | Fighting the opioid crisis along with bringing good paying jobs back to our state.[7] | ” |
| “ | Yes! People need to be connected to their elected officials so that they know who to reach out to when faced with a problem.[7] | ” |
| “ | I feel I would be most useful on the Energy, and Roads and Transportation.[7] | ” |
| “ | I never dreamed of running for office and now I am. I won't limit myself from running for a higher office but have no intentions to at this time.[7] | ” |
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2022
In 2022, the West Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 12 to March 12.
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2021
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2020
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In 2020, the West Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 8 to March 7.
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2019
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In 2019, the West Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 9 through March 9.
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See also
2020 Elections
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted on Ballotpedia’s biographical information submission form on March 31, 2018
- ↑ LinkedIn, "Joseph (Joe) Jeffries," accessed April 7, 2018
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on June 22, 2020
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia via email on May 3, 2018, and September 7, 2018
- ↑ Note: The candidate's answers have been reproduced here verbatim without edits or corrections by Ballotpedia.
- ↑ Ballotpedia's candidate survey, "Joe Jeffries's responses," March 25, 2018
- ↑ 7.00 7.01 7.02 7.03 7.04 7.05 7.06 7.07 7.08 7.09 7.10 7.11 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
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| Preceded by Jeff Eldridge |
West Virginia House of Delegates District 22 2018-2022 |
Succeeded by Jarred Cannon (R) |
