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State Senator, 4th Senatorial District
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Eric J. TarrWest Virginia Legislature

Eric J. Tarr

Candidate for State Senator, 4th Senatorial District

RepublicanIncumbent

Background

Lives in
Scott Depot
Campaign website
ericjtarrwvsenate.com

State senator from the 4th District since 2018 (R-Putnam); a small business owner with a Doctor of Physical Therapy and an MBA, per his Legislature biography.

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Photo: West Virginia Legislature

Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Voted for 2026 personal income tax reduction (SB 392).In office

    SB 392 (2026) reduced the state personal income tax. Recorded yes on the Senate roll call. He voted no when the Senate first passed the bill on February 20, 2026 (roll call 163), and yes on final passage after House changes (roll call 652).

    Senate roll call 652: SB 392, Relating to personal income tax reduction (concur and pass, March 14, 2026)

    Government record · West Virginia Senate · Mar 14, 2026 · Y TARR · wvlegislature.gov

    “Relating to personal income tax reduction”
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  • Voted for the 2026 state budget bill (SB 250).In office

    SB 250 is the state budget bill for fiscal year 2027. Recorded yes on the Senate roll call.

    Senate roll call 358: SB 250, Budget Bill (concur as amended and pass, March 5, 2026)

    Government record · West Virginia Senate · Mar 5, 2026 · Y TARR · wvlegislature.gov

    “Budget Bill”
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  • Sponsored bill ending capital gains tax on gold, silver, crypto.In office

    Lead sponsor of SB 866 (2026 regular session), titled "Eliminating capital gains tax on gold, silver, and cryptocurrency". Status on the Legislature's member page: Pending.

    Eric J. Tarr: member page, West Virginia Legislature

    Government record · West Virginia Legislature · SB 866 · wvlegislature.gov

    “Eliminating capital gains tax on gold, silver, and cryptocurrency”
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Public safety

  • Sponsored constitutional amendment protecting the right to bear arms.In office

    Lead sponsor of SJR 2 (2026 regular session), titled "Protection of the Right to Bear Arms Amendment". Status on the Legislature's member page: Pending.

    Eric J. Tarr: member page, West Virginia Legislature

    Government record · West Virginia Legislature · SJR 2 · wvlegislature.gov

    “Protection of the Right to Bear Arms Amendment”
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Education

Economy & jobs

Health & human services

  • Sponsored bill making syringe exchange programs unlawful.In office

    Lead sponsor of SB 36 (2026 regular session), titled "Making syringe exchange services programs unlawful". Status on the Legislature's member page: Pending.

    Eric J. Tarr: member page, West Virginia Legislature

    Government record · West Virginia Legislature · SB 36 · wvlegislature.gov

    “Making syringe exchange services programs unlawful”
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