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Member, House of Delegates, District 77
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Joe StatlerWest Virginia Legislature

Joe Statler

Candidate for Member, House of Delegates, District 77

RepublicanIncumbent

Background

Occupation
Retired; farmer
Lives in
Core

Delegate since 2020. Retired and farming; serves on community boards including Mylan Park and the Clark Family Foundation.

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Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Sponsored resolution changing emergency services levy thresholdIn office

    Lead sponsor of HJR 38 (2026 regular session), titled "To modify the threshold for emergency services levies.". Status listed on the Legislature's site: Pending (Judiciary).

    Joe Statler, House of Delegates member page

    Government record · West Virginia Legislature · Sponsored Legislation, 2026: HJR 38 · wvlegislature.gov

    “To modify the threshold for emergency services levies.”
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Public safety

  • Sponsored increased funding for EMS first responders, signedIn office

    Lead sponsor of HB 5168 (2026 regular session), titled "To increase funding for EMS first responders.". Status listed on the Legislature's site: Signed.

    Joe Statler, House of Delegates member page

    Government record · West Virginia Legislature · Sponsored Legislation, 2026: HB 5168 · wvlegislature.gov

    “To increase funding for EMS first responders.”
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  • Sponsored expansion of the EMS retirement systemIn office

    Lead sponsor of HB 4182 (2026 regular session), titled "To expand the EMS retirement system". Status listed on the Legislature's site: Pending (Finance).

    Joe Statler, House of Delegates member page

    Government record · West Virginia Legislature · Sponsored Legislation, 2026: HB 4182 · wvlegislature.gov

    “To expand the EMS retirement system”
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Education

  • Sponsored bill moving sixth grade to middle schoolsIn office

    Lead sponsor of HB 4660 (2026 regular session), titled "To move any remaining sixth grade classifications from elementary schools to middle schools.". Status listed on the Legislature's site: Pending.

    Joe Statler, House of Delegates member page

    Government record · West Virginia Legislature · Sponsored Legislation, 2026: HB 4660 · wvlegislature.gov

    “To move any remaining sixth grade classifications from elementary schools to middle schools.”
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