The Gist
Member, House of Delegates, District 17
Photo of Jonathan Adam Pinson
Jonathan Adam PinsonWest Virginia Legislature

Jonathan Adam Pinson

Candidate for Member, House of Delegates, District 17

RepublicanIncumbent

Background

Lives in
Point Pleasant
Campaign website
pinsonforhouse.com

Assistant Majority Whip, first elected in 2020; a pastor and former police officer in Ripley, Ravenswood and the Jackson County Sheriff's Department.

Report

Photo: West Virginia Legislature

Documented positions

Public safety

  • Sponsored enacted statewide cold case task force.In office

    Lead sponsor of HB 4799 (2026 regular session), titled "To establish the cold case task force for the State of West Virginia". Status on the member page: Signed.

    Jonathan Adam Pinson, member page, West Virginia House of Delegates

    Government record · West Virginia Legislature · Sponsored Legislation, 2026: HB 4799 · wvlegislature.gov

    “To establish the cold case task force for the State of West Virginia”
    Report

Education

  • Sponsored enacted mobile alert buttons for teachers.In office

    Lead sponsor of HB 4798 (2026 regular session), titled "Permitting teachers to wear a “mobile alert button” for emergency situations, to be known as “Alyssa’s Law.”". Status on the member page: Signed.

    Jonathan Adam Pinson, member page, West Virginia House of Delegates

    Government record · West Virginia Legislature · Sponsored Legislation, 2026: HB 4798 · wvlegislature.gov

    “Permitting teachers to wear a “mobile alert button” for emergency situations, to be known as “Alyssa’s Law.””
    Report

  • Sponsored a U.S. Constitution test for graduation.In office

    Lead sponsor of HB 4794 (2026 regular session), titled "Requiring high school students to pass a test on the US Constitution to graduate from high school". Status on the member page: Pending.

    Jonathan Adam Pinson, member page, West Virginia House of Delegates

    Government record · West Virginia Legislature · Sponsored Legislation, 2026: HB 4794 · wvlegislature.gov

    “Requiring high school students to pass a test on the US Constitution to graduate from high school”
    Report

Health & human services

  • Opposes abortion; supports low-cost birth control access.

    His site adds that adult women should have access to reduced-cost or free birth control and that pregnancy resource centers should stay open.

    Pinson for District 17

    Campaign website · Jonathan Pinson campaign · pinsonforhouse.com

    “I stand against abortion. I believe the unborn have the right to life.”
    Report

  • Sponsored a central reception center for foster children.In office

    Lead sponsor of HB 4796 (2026 regular session), titled "Addressing the placement of foster children and creating a central reception center and emergency resource homes.". Status on the member page: Pending.

    Jonathan Adam Pinson, member page, West Virginia House of Delegates

    Government record · West Virginia Legislature · Sponsored Legislation, 2026: HB 4796 · wvlegislature.gov

    “Addressing the placement of foster children and creating a central reception center and emergency resource homes.”
    Report

  • Sponsored conscience rights on gender-transition procedures.In office

    Lead sponsor of HB 5440 (2026 regular session), titled "Allowing healthcare workers to refuse to perform procedures related to sex reassignment or gender identity transitioning for religious or conscientious objection". Status on the member page: Pending.

    Jonathan Adam Pinson, member page, West Virginia House of Delegates

    Government record · West Virginia Legislature · Sponsored Legislation, 2026: HB 5440 · wvlegislature.gov

    “Allowing healthcare workers to refuse to perform procedures related to sex reassignment or gender identity transitioning for religious or conscientious objection”
    Report

All sources (5)

Positions are summarized from the sources listed and are not inferred from party affiliation. Items marked “Provided by” were published by the candidate's verified campaign or party office under our campaign content standards. See something wrong? Use the Report link beside it, or contact us.