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Member, House of Delegates, District 32
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Josh HolsteinWest Virginia Legislature

Josh Holstein

Candidate for Member, House of Delegates, District 32

RepublicanIncumbent

Background

Lives in
Ashford
Campaign website
holsteinforhouse.com

Delegate for District 32 (Boone County); a Sherman High School graduate with a B.A. in economics from Marshall University.

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Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Sponsored exempting tip income from state income tax.In office

    Lead sponsor of HB 4713 (2026 regular session), titled "To provide an exemption of taxes on income derived from tips". Status on the member page: Pending.

    Josh Holstein, member page, West Virginia House of Delegates

    Government record · West Virginia Legislature · Sponsored Legislation, 2026: HB 4713 · wvlegislature.gov

    “To provide an exemption of taxes on income derived from tips”
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Public safety

  • Sponsored enacted tougher penalties for DUI causing death.In office

    Lead sponsor of HB 4712 (2026 regular session), titled "Increasing the criminal penalties for DUI causing death to be known as “Baylea’s Law.”". Status on the member page: Signed.

    Josh Holstein, member page, West Virginia House of Delegates

    Government record · West Virginia Legislature · Sponsored Legislation, 2026: HB 4712 · wvlegislature.gov

    “Increasing the criminal penalties for DUI causing death to be known as “Baylea’s Law.””
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Housing

  • Sponsored a bill on accessory dwelling units.In office

    Lead sponsor of HB 4711 (2026 regular session), titled "Accessory dwelling units". Status on the member page: Pending.

    Josh Holstein, member page, West Virginia House of Delegates

    Government record · West Virginia Legislature · Sponsored Legislation, 2026: HB 4711 · wvlegislature.gov

    “Accessory dwelling units”
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  • Sponsored limiting municipal minimum lot size rules.In office

    Lead sponsor of HB 4702 (2026 regular session), titled "Prohibiting municipal zoning regulations from imposing certain minimum lot sizes". Status on the member page: Pending.

    Josh Holstein, member page, West Virginia House of Delegates

    Government record · West Virginia Legislature · Sponsored Legislation, 2026: HB 4702 · wvlegislature.gov

    “Prohibiting municipal zoning regulations from imposing certain minimum lot sizes”
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Health & human services

  • Sponsored a reference-pricing pilot for prescription drugs.In office

    Lead sponsor of HB 5556 (2026 regular session), titled "Creating an external reference pricing pilot program for prescription drugs.". Status on the member page: Pending.

    Josh Holstein, member page, West Virginia House of Delegates

    Government record · West Virginia Legislature · Sponsored Legislation, 2026: HB 5556 · wvlegislature.gov

    “Creating an external reference pricing pilot program for prescription drugs.”
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Government & transparency

  • Sponsored a 180-day waiting period for party switchers.In office

    Lead sponsor of HB 4710 (2026 regular session), titled "Changing the limit on switching parties before filing to run for office from 60 days to 180 days prior to an election.". Status on the member page: Pending.

    Josh Holstein, member page, West Virginia House of Delegates

    Government record · West Virginia Legislature · Sponsored Legislation, 2026: HB 4710 · wvlegislature.gov

    “Changing the limit on switching parties before filing to run for office from 60 days to 180 days prior to an election.”
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