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Member, House of Delegates, District 55
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JB Akers

Candidate for Member, House of Delegates, District 55

RepublicanIncumbent

Background

Occupation
Business owner
Lives in
Charleston
Campaign website
jbakers.com

Delegate since his 2024 appointment. Grew up in southern West Virginia and runs his own business.

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Documented positions

Public safety

  • Sponsored driving-under-the-influence bill signed into lawIn office

    Lead sponsor of HB 5406 (2026 regular session), titled "Relating to driving under the influence". Status listed on the Legislature's site: Signed.

    James Robert "JB" Akers II, House of Delegates member page

    Government record · West Virginia Legislature · Sponsored Legislation, 2026: HB 5406 · wvlegislature.gov

    “Relating to driving under the influence”
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Education

  • Supports better pay and training for educators

    Issues — JB Akers for WV

    Campaign website · JB Akers campaign · jbakers.com

    “Support our educators through better pay and better training.”
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  • Sponsored bill on consolidating county school districtsIn office

    Lead sponsor of HB 5061 (2026 regular session), titled "Relating to the consolidation of county school districts in the state.". Status listed on the Legislature's site: Pending.

    James Robert "JB" Akers II, House of Delegates member page

    Government record · West Virginia Legislature · Sponsored Legislation, 2026: HB 5061 · wvlegislature.gov

    “Relating to the consolidation of county school districts in the state.”
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Economy & jobs

  • Supports energy resources as the base of economic growth

    Issues — JB Akers for WV

    Campaign website · JB Akers campaign · jbakers.com

    “Utilize our energy resources as the foundation for economic growth, while welcoming all types of businesses into our new economy.”
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Roads & infrastructure

  • Supports expanding broadband to all areas of the county

    Issues — JB Akers for WV

    Campaign website · JB Akers campaign · jbakers.com

    “Expand broadband coverage to all areas of the County.”
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Courts & justice

  • Sponsored civil remedies for unauthorized intimate image disclosureIn office

    Lead sponsor of HB 4842 (2026 regular session), titled "Relating to civil remedies for the unauthorized disclosure of intimate images.". Status listed on the Legislature's site: Signed.

    James Robert "JB" Akers II, House of Delegates member page

    Government record · West Virginia Legislature · Sponsored Legislation, 2026: HB 4842 · wvlegislature.gov

    “Relating to civil remedies for the unauthorized disclosure of intimate images.”
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